Each unit of work is planned to take place over six lessons

The units are currently being reviewed in line with some of the recommendations from the Ofsted Art and Design Subject Review.

Each unit of work now consists of four convergent lessons containing core knowledge, skills and techniques around a common theme. Lessons 5 and 6 are dedicated to a creative convergent task where children apply their knowledge, skills and techniques to create an authentic piece of art work. These final two lessons are also an opportunity for children to develop their artist sketchbook.

Every lesson within each unit of work has an accompanying presentation in Powerpoint format. The presentation can be edited to suit the individual teaching needs. The presentations include:

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• 5 Minute Drawing              Every lesson begins with a 5 minute sketchbook drawing activity

• Vocabulary                          Each lesson has 3 key words or phrases linked to the learning that will take place.

• Knowledge Organiser       Each knowledge organiser contains the core knowledge children will learn in the unit of work.

• Artists & Art                        Short biographies and iconic examples of artwork linked to the topic being studied.

• Online Links                       To museums, art galleries, websites and online videos.

• Exemplar Work                  Examples of completed learning tasks (It is optional whether to share these with children).

• Step by Step Guides         These are intended for use by teachers to show the steps in the creative process.

• Videos                                 Videos that demonstrate skills and techniques linked to creative activities within the scheme of work.

 

Many units of work include additional presentations that cover generic topics such as the elements of art, key techniques and skills or that focus in more depth of specific artists, artistic movements and iconic works of art.

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Each unit of work also includes:​

• Medium Term Plan (linked to the overall scheme of work / curriculum pathway)

• Knowledge Organiser A4 sheet

• Additional resources needed for successful delivery of the unit of work

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The Curriculum Pathway document details the knowledge, skills and concepts that are covered across the primary years as part of the scheme of work.

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Art Academy is continually being developed and updated. Updates for each unit of work are provided free of charge.