Art Progression.pdf

The Art Progression of Skills document outlines the knowledge and skills to be covered across the school, with the context and teaching left to the professional judgement of the teacher. The skills are categorized into Generating Ideas, Making, and Evaluating, and are progressive from Reception to Year 6. Key skills include:

Generating Ideas: being inspired, experimenting, using sketchbooks, researching, and developing personal ideas
Making: creating models and pictures, using various materials, experimenting with tools and techniques, and refining technical skills
Evaluating: considering and altering plans, recognizing key features of own and others' work, reflecting on progress, and providing reasoned evaluations

Knowledge areas include:

Understanding 2D shape, colors, and tools
Recognizing characteristics of different kinds of art and artists
Knowing the names of tools, techniques, and formal elements
Understanding the work of various artists, craftspeople, architects, and designers
Demonstrating effective and safe use of tools
* Researching and discussing the ideas and approaches of various artists and designers.