Intent
Our Art and Design curriculum is intended to expose children to a wide range of art forms and artists, to develop mastery skills and techniques and encourage a ‘believe we can’ mindset so that pupils feel comfortable enough to take risks and make mistakes.
We intend that pupils become
- proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art and design techniques
- creative through exploring, inventing and producing original work
- exposed to a range of famous artists and designers from different eras and cultures
- articulate in their use of subject specific vocabulary when evaluating and analysing theirs and their peers work
- able to transfer art knowledge and skills to other curriculum areas
Implementation
The Art and Design curriculum is implemented through a carefully structured, age appropriate programme that is integrated into the wide school curriculum. This scheme that we use is Kapow and each lesson typically contains :
- stimuli which encourages children to be creative, original and explorative
- teaching pupils to use tools and multi media with control, while mastering techniques
- opportunities for children to analyse and evaluate theirs and their peers’ work in a setting in which everyone belongs
- studies of artists, craft makers and designers across various disciplines and periods
Impact
Through a carefully planned, systematic approach to art and design all pupils will :
- realise the value of their work and communicate their ideas with confidence
- develop critical thinking skills and interpret the world through various art forms
- develop appreciation and enjoyment of art and design which will continue in their learning for life from childhood to adulthood
