Art Intent

Intent

Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation (National Curriculum 2014)

The aim of our art curriculum is to:

  • Ensure children have the opportunity to explore their ideas and record their experiences, as well as explore the work of others and evaluate different creative ideas, within sketchbooks.
  • Ensure children become confident and proficient in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting and sculpting, as well as other selected craft skills, e.g. collage, printing.
  • Ensure children develop their knowledge of a range of diverse artists, designers and craft makers including artists from other cultures, women artists and artists with disabilities.
  • Ensure children develop their interest, curiosity and love of art and design through carefully planned lessons offering skills progression, knowledge progression and the opportunity to ask questions and demonstrate their skills in a variety of ways.