Art and Design Curriculum Aims 

We want our children to: 

• develop the ability to control materials, tools and techniques through practice, including the use of a sketchbook
• have the opportunity to record from first-hand experience and from imagination 
• develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space 
• develop their confidence and ability to produce art and design projects, including drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and sewing 
• have opportunities to make careful observations of art and express and articulate their thinking and opinions, explaining their reasoning  
• work on large and small scale projects independently and in teams 
• develop creativity and imagination through a range of art and design mediums 
• develop opportunities to use their own ideas when creating 
• increase their awareness of art and design in different times and cultures 
• foster an enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts and a knowledge of artists, craftspeople and designers 
• be resilient and independent, to not become discouraged when things don’t go right the first time and learn from their mistakes 

Through our Art and Design curriculum, teachers: 

• plan to enable all learners to make connections between prior knowledge and new learning, developing their techniques and applying their understanding to art projects 
• ensure art techniques are well-modelled because effective modelling and opportunities for children to explore the resources and practise in their sketchbooks helps them to build confidence  
• encourage children to communicate their ideas and understanding orally and through a range of media 
• teach children how to observe like an artist i.e. considering colour, texture, tone, perspective