United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 5 Art and Design
This course develops advanced technical skills in Year 5 students through exploration of architectural form, textile manipulation, and expressive portraiture. Students investigate the relationship between material and meaning while building a sophisticated vocabulary for art criticism and self evaluation.
Architectural Lines and Urban Perspectives
Students explore how artists represent three dimensional space on a flat surface using linear perspective and structural sketching.
An introduction to the mathematical foundations of one point perspective in urban environments.
Examining the textures and forms of mid century architecture through charcoal and graphite studies.
Working in groups to create a large scale mural of a futuristic city using mixed media.
Threads and Narratives
A deep dive into textile arts, focusing on weaving, embroidery, and the cultural significance of fabric patterns.
Investigating how different cultures use geometric and organic patterns in cloth to tell stories.
Using found objects and plastic waste to create contemporary woven structures.
Learning basic stitch techniques to add detail and line to fabric surfaces.
Portraiture and the Inner Self
Students move beyond likeness to explore how color, distortion, and symbolism convey emotion in portraits.
Analyzing how artists like Fauves used non realistic colors to represent internal feelings.
Developing technical accuracy in placing facial features using mapping techniques.
Creating a 3D mixed media portrait that incorporates personal objects and symbols.
Nature in Motion: Sculpture and Form
Focusing on the organic shapes of the natural world through clay work and wire armatures.
Comparing the structures found in nature with human made objects through clay modeling.
Using wire and foil to create elongated figures that suggest movement and fragility.
Designing temporary outdoor sculptures inspired by Andy Goldsworthy using natural found materials.
The Art of Persuasion: Graphic Design
Exploring how typography, layout, and imagery are used in digital and print media to influence an audience.
Investigating how the style of lettering conveys meaning and tone of voice.
Simplifying complex ideas into iconic symbols through a iterative design process.
Creating a poster using digital tools or collage to advocate for a social or environmental cause.
Global Visions: Art History and Influence
A comparative study of art movements across different continents and how they influence modern practice.
Learning about the Dreamtime and the use of symbols to map land and history.
Using compasses and rulers to create intricate geometric patterns found in Islamic architecture.
Students select their best work from the year to organize a final exhibition for the school community.