Art and Design: Unleashing Creativity
We believe every child is an artist. We are driven to engage, inspire, and challenge all our pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent, and create their own works of art, craft, and design. As children progress, they build upon existing skills and learn new techniques.
We foster a rigorous understanding of art and design by providing opportunities to appreciate diverse artists, their artwork, and various styles, encouraging critical thinking. Children also understand how art and design reflect and shape history, contributing to our nation's culture, creativity, and wealth.
Our Aims:
Our Art and Design curriculum aims to ensure all pupils:
- Produce creative work, exploring ideas and recording experiences.
- Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art, craft, and design techniques.
- Evaluate and analyse creative works using appropriate language.
- Know about great artists, craft makers, and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of art forms.
Subject Content
Our art and design curriculum is carefully structured for progressive skill and knowledge development. Pupils build upon their abilities, vocabulary, and understanding as they move through the school. They learn about significant artists and designers throughout history, exploring diverse interpretations of art. The curriculum covers a wide range of skills and techniques, including drawing, painting, design, mixed media, and sculptural work, ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum for both KS1 and KS2.