Art
We are delighted to have achieved the Gold ArtsMark.
Here is some of the feedback from the ArtsMark assessors:
‘It is positive to read how, over the course of your Artsmark journey, you have successfully forged partnerships with approximately fifteen other providers, companies and artists who have either visited school or provided external workshops in art, drama, poetry, and music.’
‘ You have also worked hard to ensure that you represent the rich diversity of the community, seeking out opportunities such as inviting Yemeni poet and artist Amina Atiq to work with 60 children in year 4 to celebrate journeys from different countries.’
‘Pupils have had a range of authentic arts and cultural experiences, including animation workshops, gallery trips, author meet and greets and visits from artists to enhance their cultural opportunities’
‘Pupils created an art gallery at whole school events for families, had artwork on show in the Royal Liver Building and you have successfully built relationships with local establishments to showcase pupil’s artwork.’
At Smithdown Primary School, we believe art education stimulates creativity and imagination whilst giving the child unique opportunities to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. Here at Smithdown, we teach art as both an individual subject as well as incorporating it into other curriculum lessons. Below you will find an overview of what your child will be expected to learn in each of the Key Stages.
In Key Stage 1 the children will learn to use a range of different materials creatively to design and make products. They will draw, paint and sculpt materials such as clay to develop techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. Children will use technology to produce images. They will also learn about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers. All children will use a sketchbook to record ideas and observations.
In Key Stage 2 the children will learn to improve their mastery of art and design techniques by learning specific drawing, painting and sculpture techniques. They will experience using a wider range of materials. Children will use technology to produce images, patterns and decorative pieces of work. They will record their observations and ideas and use them to review and evaluate improvements. They will also learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.
Progression in art will be assessed through the pupils’ sketch books, which pass with the child to the next year group, displays and photographic evidence.
National Curriculum for Art and Design
Whole School Overview for Art 2023-2024
Art Chatter
Our Lowry Gallery
We are so proud of the work our Year 6 have produced within our Lowry unit. Displays everywhere!
1Y6 Lowry Museum Trip
Since we have been studying L.S. Lowry, we took a trip to The Lowry Museum in Salford and took part in a portrait workshop after viewing some of Lowry’s famous paintings. We had such a fabulous day!
1Chinese New Year celebrations
To celebrate the new lunar year, we have been getting crafty in class making representations of dragons using a variety of resources. Look at our fabulous dragons! We also made our own lanterns after learning about the significance of the colour red.
2Expressive Collages! Titanic Art
We worked hard in art today to make expressive collages of the Titanic.
20Painting – Impasto!
2GH have been painting using primary colours. We made sure that the paint was thick so that we could move it around the page and created our own ‘impasto’ techniques.
21Lowry perspective paintings
Following on from our characters, we had a go at one point perspective street scenes in the style of L.S. Lowry.
1Matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs …
We have been sketching figures in the style of L.S. Lowry.
2RE: Geometric Patterns
After learning about Mosques, we followed step by step instructions to create our own geometric Islamic patterns. Now they are designed, we are going to colour. How symmetrical can we make them? 👀
2We have combined our knowledge of Palaeolithic cave art with skills and techniques acquired from Laura McKendry.
Hansel and Gretel Mural
A group of our artists are currently working on a mural displaying scenes from Hansel and Gretel, a story we read and worked with last term. Everything has been lightly sketched on and now the girls are applying the colour. We can’t wait to see the finished piece!
3The Wizard of Oz – our ticket designs.
We thought some of our ticket designs were just far too lovely not to share!
4WWII Liverpool Skyline ‘The Blitz’ Scenes
We created our own versions of the Liverpool skyline one night during The Blitz in World War Two.
3Hot air balloons
We are learning all about different types of transport. We have been making our own hot air balloons using different materials and decorating them.
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Today we have read I Like Trains!
We have printed trains with blocks and made marks to represent train track, trains and signals.
19Impressionism
We were so blown away by this painting that we simply had to frame it! What a wonderful interpretation of Claude Monet’s ‘The Poppy Field’ by a very talented Year 6 artist 👨🎨
14Diwali Lanterns
As part of our Diwali celebrations, Year 6 made lanterns displaying the symbols of, not only Hinduism, but other religions of the world too.
16Year 2 have made remembrance poppies today
2GH made some beautiful poppies to help us remember today.
72Remembrance Day
For Remembrance Day, we read the poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ and after discussing the content, we embellished the poem with images of poppies.
81Remembrance Day
We have created some beautiful poems after reading Flanders Fields and used watercolours/charcoal/pencils to create some poppy artwork to mark Remembrance Day.
78Using Henri Matisse’s style, painting with scissors, Year 3 created poppies to show their respect for all the people who have lost their lives and our thoughts for their families.
Replication process of ‘Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge’ by Claude Monet
Stage 1 in our replication process of ‘Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge’ by Claude Monet – colour mixing. Impressionism for #smithdownart
22This afternoon 5EHD have been looking at different watercolour techniques…
This afternoon 5EHD have been looking at different watercolour techniques ahead of using them as part of a mixed media piece. #smithdownart 🎨
18We’ve made such a lovely start to our new mixed media landscapes art topic!
We’ve made such a lovely start to our new mixed media landscapes art topic! #smithdownart
224KM had an amazing art lesson creating their own mood boards…
4KM had an amazing art lesson creating their own mood boards using different colours for positive and negative emotions. The children also discovered how they can portray a mood in still life drawings🎨 #smithdownart
244KM had a great art lesson this afternoon🎨
4KM had a great art lesson this afternoon🎨 the children started off by exploring the texture of their shoes and then explored textures in still life art work🎨 #smithdownart
204KM had a great afternoon creating their own still life artwork!!
4KM had a great afternoon creating their own still life artwork!! The children used a lot of different techniques to create their artwork🎨🍎🍌💐 #smithdownart
21The children explored his life and paintings 🎨
4KM had a great afternoon completing their artist study about Paul Cezanne. The children explored his life and paintings 🎨 #Smithdownart
23Super start to our “Painting with Scissors” topic with a focus on Henri Matisse
Super start to our “Painting with Scissors” topic with a focus on Henri Matisse. Amazing inspiration applied to their own work✂️📄 great work Year 3! #smithdownart #theartsatsmithdown
22Artwork inspired by Yinka Shonibare
Look at this amazing artwork inspired by Yinka Shonibare #smithdownart
26Making some spirals out of play dough!🤩
After looking at spirals in art, these superstars decided to make some spirals out of play dough!🤩
22We have been learning to draw spirals
We have been learning to draw spirals. This superstar made a spiral using the Lego #smithdownart
25Before starting our new Art topic ‘Spirals’…
Before starting our new Art topic ‘Spirals’ – we had a quick practise drawing them on the playground with chalk. What do you think? Are we ready to start creating them in lots of different ways? #smithdownart
27Year 2 have been reading ’The Beautiful Oops’…
Year 2 have been reading ’The Beautiful Oops’ and thinking about how we can celebrate our mistakes and turn them into something special. #smithdownart @SmithdownPrimY2
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