Art at Avenue is diverse and vibrant reflecting our unique learning environment. 

Pupils speak enthusiastically and confidently about their learning and artists who inspire them. 

Pupils use sketchbooks to document their opinions, practice skills, experiment with different mediums and showcase their final pieces. Throughout children are encourage to comment and explain processes in formal and informal ways. 

A range of Artists are used to inspire the children such as Paul Klee, William Morris, Chris Ofili, Julie Mehretu, Frida Khalo, Henry Moore, Henri Matisse, Leonardo Da Vinci and Wassily Kandinsky. We also study, evaluate and compare pieces from craftspeople such as ancient Egyptian canopic jars, the Terracotta Army and Islamic art. 

Art is linked with other areas of the curriculum including History, Geography, R.E and Computing. 

All children use different mediums and develop their skills as they progress up the school. 

The National Curriculum Aims

•  to produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
• become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
• evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design 
• know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

Key stage 1

Pupils should be taught: 

• to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
• to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
• to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
• about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.

Key stage 2

Pupils should be taught

• to develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.
•  to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas.
• to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
• about great artists, architects and designers in history.

Avenue also uses enrichment activities to help enthuse the children including Diwali Art activities, Chinese Culture Day, Favourite Artist Day and Anti Bullying Art activities.