ART AND DESIGN

EXPLORE                      CREATE                   EXPRESS

INTENT

The Art and Design curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for pupils to explore, create and express. Our high-quality art curriculum develops creativity, sets challenges, engages and inspires children and equips them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. We see art as a vehicle for creativity, exploration and individual expression, which is important to the development of pupils’ well-being, appreciation of the world and understanding and empathy of others. By the end of Year 6, pupils will have acquired the skills and artistic experiences needed to express themselves as confident and creative artists.

IMPLEMENTATION

We aim to give all children the confidence to express themselves through a range of chosen mediums. Our curriculum is based on Access Art, providing children with an opportunity to experience all art forms: drawing, painting, 3D designs and printmaking. Pupils are encouraged to experiment with a range of different materials and techniques to bring their ideas to life. Opportunities to practise art and design techniques when using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space are embedded across the Art curriculum with individual sketchbooks and to explore a variety of artists and their styles.

At the end of each unit, pupils are given the opportunity to reflect and evaluate their work as well as give and receive feedback from staff and peers. This strengthens their ability to acknowledge and learn from constructive criticism and use these steps to improve or modify their work.

IMPACT 

To ensure consistency throughout the school, leaders ensure that:

· Staff receive regular planning support where and when needed

· Topics are reviewed to meet the needs of pupils

· Links are made with other curriculum areas where appropriate

· Half termly book looks, planning scrutiny and pupil voice takes place to ensure consistency

· Learning walks provide opportunities for both formal and informal feedback

· Regular investment in up to date art resources

As a result of this, pupils make good progress from their starting points and teaching and learning is consistent.