Art is a form of communication that is nurtured within
the individual. At Mereway Middle School we value art as part
of children's entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.
This policy reflects the mission statement of the
school which states:
"We will ensure everyone has access to our
excellent resources"
"We will encourage success and recognise
and celebrate the achievements of everyone"
"We will create a purposeful learning environment
in which work of the highest standard is produced and all individuals
of all abilities are given every encouragement and opportunity
to realise their potential"
We aim to ensure that all students undertake activities
which offer opportunities for:
Art is a subject in which pupils' knowledge, skills
and understanding are nurtured and developed. It also has a role
as a learning and display medium in other curriculum areas.
Art is developed through activities which bring together
requirements from both National Curriculum Attainment Targets:
Investigating and Making and Knowledge and Understanding.
To achieve the above aims students are encouraged
to experiment with and develop skills in both 2 and 3 dimensions
using various media through:
Students study the elements of line and tone, pattern,
shape and form, colour and texture through investigation and experimentation
and with reference to the work of artists, craft workers and designers
from the locality, the past and present and from a variety of
cultures.
Art is taught by class teachers. The art co-ordinator
is responsible for art development and implementation of school
policy and is available to update, inform and support staff as
necessary.
This policy is applicable to all teaching staff at
Mereway Middle School and was produced on behalf of the SMT by
Carol Preece.
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE:
Policy details - Reference should be made to the
'Creative Activities' document.
Policy Review - This policy will be reviewed bi-annually.
curric/creative/ArtPol