Art and Design and Design Technology

Every child is a valued artist on a journey of discovery through Art and Design.

Study a diverse and inclusive range of artists, artwork and art history (both classical and modern).
Inspire creativity and offer a range of opportunities for self-expression.
Challenge pupil’s understanding and skills to excite them about the topic.
Develop an appreciation of art and Design Technology and articulately express opinions.
Teach a progression of skills.
Explore philosophy and faith through art.

We plan an effective Art and Design Technology curriculum which will meet the needs of all learners; making adjustments where necessary to ensure that children with Special Educational Needs and those who are categorised as Disadvantaged Learners are able to achieve their full potential.
Art and Design Technology is led by a subject leader who supports staff in developing their own skills and providing quality resources and training.
Children study the work of artists, designers or crafts people from a variety of cultures and periods of time.
Art and Design Technology is taught in an atmosphere that allows freedom of creativity and an opportunity for self-expression and experimentation.
Opportunities are given to showcase work for a wider audience.
Children develop their skills and knowledge through a wide range of mediums which are scaffolded to meet all needs through Quality First Teaching.

Learners develop the knowledge and skills to work like an artist and this is evident in their sketchbooks.
Learners develop the knowledge and skills to work like an engineers and this is evident in STEM books.
Children make sustained progress measured against age appropriate progression grids and expectations.
Children enjoy becoming more confident and creative artists and engineers.
Children develop their opinions to appreciate and critique a range of artwork.
There will be a broad understanding of art and Design Technology across the curriculum subjects (specifically R.E.) for enrichment.