ART AT LINGS
Lings Primary School believes that a quality and engaging art curriculum will introduce children to the highest forms of human creativity. It will inspire children and equip them with the knowledge and skills to experiment with and create their own works of art. Children will be encouraged to observe the world around them and develop their understanding of different cultures through the study of a diverse range of artists. Children will also develop their use of the visual language of art with effective teaching and considered sequences of lessons and experiences. Understanding of the visual elements of art (line, tone, texture, colour, pattern, shape, form) will be developed by providing a curriculum which will enable children to reach their full potential.
In Year 4, children visit the National Gallery in London as part of the "Take One Picture" project. This involves the study of a painting held at the National Gallery which forms the basis of work done in the classroom. The visit to London happens at the end of the project and is a chance for children to see some of the world's most well-known artwork in person and apply some of the skills learned in school.
Children are also given opportunities to work alongside external artists as part of whole-class projects. For example, in Year 4, as part of the "Take One Picture" project, children work with an artist to produce a whole-class piece. In Year 5, children work with an artist on a whole-class piece inspired by that year's Shakespeare play, with the artwork based around a different media each year.