Art & Design Vision Statement

Sparking pupils' creativity and imaginative independence, Art and Design delivers a diverse, fully-inclusive programme of study that’s intertwined with the whole curriculum. Our future artists will confidently explore, create and discover the expressive world around them, using questioning and evaluative techniques so as to further their core skills and knowledge.

Subject Intent

Within EYFS and both key stages, we will focus on different themes to ensure continued interest in the subject whilst acquiring new knowledge. They’ll develop their techniques, including their control and use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design. Children will learn how art and design both reflect and shape our history and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation, with key themes of our core morals and values of society running through. Children will become confident and proficient in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, printing, as well as other selected craft skills, (e.g. collage, sculpting, weaving and patterns). Children will develop their knowledge of famous artists, designers and craft makers and will develop their interest and curiosity about art and design through a series of art weeks. These lessons will offer the chance for children to develop their emotional expression through art to further enhance their personal, social and emotional development. It is my intention that all children in school will be able to speak confidently about their artwork and skills, whilst becoming confident in evaluating their work. Children will become proficient in sharing their opinion on their own and others’ work whilst demonstrating the ability to improve their resilience and perseverance.