Most Able - Visual Arts
In Visual Arts, A most able pupil…
- Can produce a high standard in their work through a range of different media/or be extraordinarily talented in one style or use of media.
- Displays a high level of imagination, recording and observational skills.
- Is able to thoroughly replicate an image or idea.
- Is confident and sensitive using a whole range of materials and techniques
- Seeks to experiment and challenge new ideas and techniques
- Has an interest in researching/discovering artist’s work, techniques and new processes in the subject.
- Has an interest, almost an obsession, with visual recording, matching the world around them to images which they create;
- Has the ability to use their experience and is keen to try out alternative solutions to problems set.
- Is able to build contextual reasoning behind their ideas adding a deeper meaning.
- Possess or readily acquires draughtsmanship, manual and physical skills/techniques needed to convey his/her message.
- Is able to work independently and is able to persevere until successful completion.
- Has the ability to relate symbols to reality and to make expressive judgements.
- Can make judgements about their own work and the work of others showing understanding and demonstration of a critical appraisal.
- Is open to exploring new ideas and ways of working.
- Is able to teach others new techniques and ideas.
- Is highly motivated showing a special interest in the subject.
Most able Visual Arts students are provided a range of opportunities within the curriculum and via extracurricular activities such as:
- A range of exhibitions which celebrate students work.
- Most able students are regularly challenged by their teacher to improve their work.
- Where appropriate, grouping most able students to encourage higher level thinking.
- Educational trips
- Afterschool Helpline - provides students the opportunity to ask further questions about their work and how to improve it.
Galleries to visit in relation to Visual Art:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- National Gallery
- National Portrait Gallery
- Tate Modern
- Tate Britain
- Hayward Gallery
- The British Museum
- Saatchi Gallery
- Barbican Gallery
- Institute of Contemporary Arts
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Whitechapel Gallery
- The Photographers’ Gallery.
What can I do to help my most able child progress in Visual Art?
- Encourage them to create their own work that follows their own natural interests.
- Gallery visits (see list of external organisations for inspiration)
- External Observational drawing classes
- Encouraging your child to attend helpline afterschool
- Encourage them to keep a sketchbook where they record ideas and their drawings
Reading list – (www.worldofbooks.com is a great place to buy second-hand art books)
‘Read this if you want to take great photographs’ by Henry Carroll
‘Meeting the Needs of Your Most Able Pupils in Art’ – Kim Earle
‘Setting up your shots’ – Jeremy Vineyard
‘Successful drawing’ – Andrew Loomis
‘Keys to Drawing’ – Bert Dodson
‘Drawing on the right side of the brain’ – Betty Edwards
‘Hand Lettering: Creative Alphabets for Any Occasion’ - Thy Doan
BBC BITESIZE GCSE ART AND DESIGN (www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6hs34j)