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England National Curriculum · Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) · Art · Pupils should be taught to develop their creativity and ideas, and increase proficiency in their execution. They should

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Art

Pupils should be taught to develop their creativity and ideas, and increase proficiency in their execution. They should

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Pupils should be taught to develop their creativity and ideas, and increase proficiency in their execution. They should develop a critical understanding of artists, architects and designers, expressing reasoned judgements that can inform their own work.
Pupils should be taught:
to use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas
to use a range of techniques and media, including painting
to increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials
to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work
about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day

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