"To give our children the opportunity to be involved in, enjoy, understand and appreciate the visual arts and enable them to build the creative skills needed to reach their full potential using the language of art."
At Beacon, we want to inspire children to be curious, confident and critical artists. We recognise that art and design contribute to the whole child's development emotionally, aesthetically, physically, socially, and cognitively. It allows all children to express themselves imaginatively and creatively and develop their understanding of and respond to the world around them. At Beacon Academy, we provide opportunities for children to work with professional artists; children having the opportunity to work with a local artist has been invaluable as it has provided children with an appreciation for local art, making links with the community and enrichment within the curriculum.
We provide opportunities for pupils to:
To research and find out about artists / artwork.
To experiment with a variety of skills, painting, drawing, sculpting, sewing, collaging and working with fabric
Imitate the work of artists
Create high quality art pieces
Reflect, evaluate and critique their work
Be confident to create and design, making informed aesthetic choices
Expressively use a repertoire of artistic knowledge and skills, incorporating a range of media
Appreciate the diverse nature of art and artists
Understand the power of visual communication
Inspire others
Be visually literate: communicate & collaborate artistically; express reasoned opinions;
respect a variety of approaches.
