Our Art Curriculum
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for." - Georgia O'Keeffe
At Coberley we want to equip children not only with the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum but also to prepare them for the creative opportunities and experiences of later life. We want the children to explore culture, diversity, and gender through art and artists and have a sound knowledge of key artists to enhance their "cultural capital". Our curriculum has been created by the staff team to embrace our school topics, the local environment, and significant artists to embellish creativity.
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Art Curriculum Map | [pdf 153KB] |
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As a school we develop creative artists who risk take, decision make and build self- confidence. Art allows us to step into the past and see the world through the lives of others. Pupils work practically in sessions and take time to evaluate and study the work of others, making decisions on how the work of others may impact their own creative processes. Effort is made to ensure access to all learners, including those with SEND can access the full art and design curriculum.
How can you support your child with art?
- Get messy!
Try to get hold of as many different types of drawing and painting resources as you can to let your child get creative and explore creating art using different materials. Paints, chalk, crayons, pens, pencils, modelling clay and much more can be found in discount shops. Just don’t forget to put lots of newspaper down first!
- Use household objects creatively
Alternatively, instead of buying materials, let them get creative using things around the house – for example, pasta and pulses to create pictures using glue. You could even experiment with colour-changing art.
- Keep a sketch book
Encourage your child to keep a sketch book. Suggest that they take it with them when they go out so that they can look for things to sketch – a tree, a building, a scene. Alternatively, if they see something they would like to draw, take a photo on your phone and let them sketch from it when they are home.
- Celebrate your child's art
Praise your child’s creations and encourage them not to get disheartened if they feel they have made ‘mistakes’. Explain that art is about being creative and trying out different things. There is no right or wrong way to do things. You could even ‘frame’ their work using coloured paper or card and create a little gallery on the kitchen wall or in their bedroom to display their work.
- Discuss and enjoy art together
Find out about local art galleries or museums that you can visit with your child. Encourage them to talk about what they see and to share their opinions – about subject matter, colours, what materials the artist used, and so on.
Local art activities to do with your child
Cheltenham Graffiti Art Trail - Cheltenham town centre
Cheltenham's paint festival brings high-quality artwork from leading national and international street artists to the town centre every summer, with the amazing results available to view across Cheltenham's buildings throughout the year! Come and take a walk around beautiful Regency Cheltenham and enjoy these wonderful works of art.
Nature in Art - Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, GL2 9PA
Gloucestershire is the proud home to Nature in Art, the world’s first museum and art gallery dedicated to works of art inspired by nature. With an impressive collection of art and artefacts by more than 600 artists and from more than 60 countries, there are plenty of world- class pieces waiting for visitors to discover.
Museum of Gloucester & Art Gallery - Brunswick Rd, Gloucester GL1 1HP
The Museum of Gloucester and Art Gallery in Brunswick Road has undergone a facelift thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund and reopened in August 2011. There are plenty of new displays and interactive exhibits charting the history of Gloucester including Iron Age artifacts, a Roman kitchen and a medieval street scene. The ground floor has been completely redeveloped and features a dinosaur display, a Gloucester night garden and the new Cafe Nerva, named after the Roman Emperor who granted ancient Gloucester (or Glevum) the prestigious ‘Colonia’ status.
The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum - Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT.
Welcome to The Wilson – Gloucestershire’s premier art gallery and museum. Home to an internationally significant museum collection of exceptional quality and variety, changing displays of our Designated Arts and Crafts Movement collection, fine art collections, and The Open Archive, which houses our fascinating archives relating to Antarctic explorer Edward A. Wilson, Cheltenham’s history, and the Emery Walker Library. We’re home to the Wilson Arts Collective, de Ferrieres community gallery, and brand new inclusive World of Wonders! gallery.
Museum in the Park in Stroud - Stratford Park, Stratford Rd, Stroud GL5 4AF
It has an art gallery as part of its offering, plus a walled garden and plenty of space for a relaxed visit. Entry is free (donations welcomed) which means less pressure if you want to take your time and move at a child-friendly pace.
Additional Useful websites
https://www.artforkidshub.com/
http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/
http://www.jumpstart.com/parents/resources/art-resources