"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up" Pablo Picasso
The Art Department at ANS, recognizes and values the importance of art in providing pupils with a rounded and rich education. Art is not just a subject to learn, but an activity that children can practice with hands, eyes and their whole personality. We believe that every student should be given the opportunity to create and respond in the visual arts as part of the core curriculum. Art stimulates creativity and imagination and provides a unique way of responding to our world.
Our goals are :
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use different materials and processes to explore colour, form, texture, pattern in a variety of ways.
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understand, select, and apply media, techniques and processes.
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consider, select, and apply a range of subject matter, symbols and ideas.
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understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures.
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reflect upon, describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate their own and other's work.
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make connections between visual arts, other disciplines, and daily life.