Creative Arts
Aims
We believe that every child should be encouraged to explore and question the world around them and, through various creative opportunities, we strive to ignite imaginations and foster confidence in our young people. We combine the subjects of Art, Music and Drama to form a comprehensive and exciting approach to developing all pupils’ creativity that builds on their strengths and interests.
- All pupils have access creative art, drama, music and movement in a meaningful way.
- To allow to children to take risks and try new skills.
- Children are encouraged to develop enquiring minds as they are exposed to a wide range of genres and creative experiences.
- To communicate their own individual identities through dance drama and art.
- Winchelsea pupils will have the opportunity to be involved the Arts Award process with many gaining recognised qualifications, which will enable them to pursue artistic pathways beyond school.
Overview of Curriculum Area: Intent
| The Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. An opportunity to be CREATIVE, VALUABLE & ACCESSIBLE To find out more about the Arts Award Visit: Artsaward.org.uk |
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| Explorers & Discoverers | Pupils not yet ready for Arts Award Discover will be following a 'pre-Discover' curriculum which focuses on the 'Development Matters' statements and encompasses fine motor skills as well as early responses to given stimuli. |
| Enquirers | This diverse group consist a range of abilities and so will be accessing all levels of our curriculum. These include; Arts Award Discover/Explore and in some cases, gifted and talented pupils will be beginning their Arts Award Bronze journey. For children who still need to consolidate their skill set, will continue to use the pre-Discover skills ladder to strengthen core skills such as FMS and concentration. |
| Navigators | Most of this particular group of learners will have already achieved their Arts Award Explore and will be either consolidating their skills and working on individualised projects or will be beginning their Arts Award Bronze journey. Navigators will be tasked with planning, delivering and leading whole school projects and will play a key role in school events (Christmas services, School Assemblies etc). We encourage older pupils to see themselves as possible future creatives and we have enjoyed working closely with local businesses and artists to support our pupils' learning |
Overview of Curriculum Area: Cross-curricular links
| Cross-Curricular Links | How does Creative Arts support this? |
| STEAM | Every effort is made to meaningfully ‘link’ in’ with thematic learning (e.g Exploring fruit pianos by using circuit boards (science) whilst also incorporating ICT) Science: Using Makey Makeys to create sounds using fruit acids and alkalise. Technology and Design: Making percussion which is fit for purpose. Working with Local Arts to develop design ideas. Using ICT to create musical scores. (e.g Exploring fruit pianos by using circuit boards (science) whilst also incorporating ICT) Engineering: Designing and physically making stage sets for whole school shows. |
| English Skills | All Art units involve a literacy element; A starting point of a book (e.g 'The House That Jack Built', 'Home'). Subject specific language and vocabulary. Singing helps to develop memory and communication. Ensemble skills also support communication. |
| Maths Skills | Music: Keeping, creating and innovating rhythmic patterns. Art: symmetry, ratio and proportion (colour mixing, mixing Modroc etc.) |
| SMSC and British Values | Spiritual: Exploring the theme of Hope Gardens which reflect the Easter Story. Recognising awe and wonder in every day moments, cultural significance and art and music history. Cultural: Discussing what makes a place a ‘home’ and what does it mean to belong. Social: Learning to share and respect equipment. Being encourages to see art and music as social events where there is a time to listen and respect others. Moral: To consider that when we work with others, we must be respectful and develop teamwork and that we each have a part to play in this. |
Curriculum Organisation
Art
We deliver a ‘total immersive’ approach which works with all the senses to provide stimuli and encourage creativity. Lessons enable pupils to develop their own ‘artistic voice’. This is achieved through exposure to many different genres. Pupil’s experience working with a wide range of different mediums such as clay, plaster, print, fabric, paper, glue, pastels and paint. We provide continuous opportunities for pupils to reflect upon their work and that of others.
Music
Pupils develop their skills by being hands – on and using a range of instrumentation to explore a variety of topics. Through exposure to a diverse scope of genres and music styles, pupils develop the ability to express themselves through music in a way that is appropriate to them. Looking at a specifically designed programme of music, from formal elements and performance opportunities, through to learning about the latest music technologies including ICT, pupils are able to build confidence in a nurturing environment, helping to promote confidence and wellbeing.
Curriculum Support
We also provide access to extra music support. This can be one-to-one, small group or whole class sessions. This will enable pupils to receive support to help them access areas of the curriculum more effectively or to develop pupils that demonstrate that they are gifted and talented in music.
Extended Opportunities/ Celebration:
- We strive to provide musical, experiences in and out the classroom setting with regular visiting artists and excursions to see performances in contrasting styles. During clubs we run a choir, samba band and support cross curricular links through our thematic learning.
- Visiting Artists, Visiting Workshop, Local Exhibitions in Gallery Spaces, Linking to Industry
- Making and selling products for enterprise, working with other schools, skill sharing between curriculum groups and termly showcase of work across Creative Arts.
