Wolsey Hall is a registered online Cambridge International School.
The benefits of studying Primary Art
Our Primary Art and Design homeschooling course covers the requirements of the Primary English National Curriculum over the course of 4 years.
This course will lead pupils step by step through a rich art and design programme covering a wide diversity of art elements, skills and cultural influences.
It will help pupils develop their own creative style, encourage them to learn and experiment with new techniques and to construct and develop imaginative ideas in the form of a sketchpad.
Some art to try at home from Primary Art Tutor Paula Byles
Making paper mache Greek pots
How to make an Origami bat
Making a cartoon storyboard
Key topics covered
The course covers a number of different artistic elements. Each lesson begins with a warm up, helping them to improve skills and techniques.
The lesson is led by an experienced art teacher and artist through video lessons and visual examples.
At the end of the unit, work is submitted to your Tutor in the form of a digital portfolio. The course contains advice on presenting, finishing and evaluating work.
Part 1
Drawing and mark making;
the world of colour and an introduction to painting.
Part 2
Exploring print making;
graphics, illustration and mixed media.
Part 3
Working in 3D and sculpture;
natural materials and personal project.
In order to complete this course to the highest possible standard, it requires a number of different resources which need to be purchased separately.
The Primary Art course
Course overview
Equipment list
Student Abigail’s artwork
The syllabus and hours of study
- Allow for up to 2 hours of study time per week for you and your child to complete each year of Upper Primary Art and Design Course plus additional time for completing assignments.
- Whilst the course is very practical, your child will also learn about artists and their work.
- Your child should be able to complete the course in 9 months
Course samples
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Course Fees
Nicola Taylor
Emma Warburton
Kate Speechley
Emilie Champion
Jen Etherton
Paula Byles
Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 Music
Primary Level Music is a fun and innovative course, allowing our students to not only learn about the world of music, but also to learn an instrument and read notation. Everyone will start at the beginning to ensure that they become confident, well rounded musicians, with the confidence to sight read music independently. If the student can already read music and plays another instrument then there is the possibility to start with Level 2.
Upper Primary Computing
Building on the principles of information and computation, your child will be equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing ensures that children become digitally literate. They will be able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology.
Upper Primary History
History will fire your child’s curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. It plays an essential part in preparing children for living and working in today’s world. Throughout the course they will research, sift through evidence, and argue for their point of view – all skills that are valued in adult life.
Upper Primary English
Our Upper Primary English homeschooling course will help your child develop the skills and knowledge that will enable them to communicate effectively and creatively through spoken and written language.
Our experience with Wolsey Hall Oxford has been excellent! Ella is thriving on her Primary homeschooling courses. She is enjoying the creativeness of the English programme and how it allows learning while bringing in her own interests such as a biography on her favourite author.
Bron Naude, Primary Homeschooling Parent
Ireland
Contact us
If you’re thinking of enrolling your child at Wolsey Hall Oxford and you’d like to know more about what we do or how to enrol, please get in touch. We’re ready to enrol new students throughout the academic year.