‘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
Art is planned using the National Curriculum programmes of study and implemented by using Plan Bee units. Art units across school have been planned to ensure even and progressive coverage of the following strands; Drawling (line, pattern and texture), Painting, printing and colour and Collage, sculpture and 3D art.
Children develop a variety of practical art skills whilst also studying a variety of artists and learning how to respond to such artist’s artwork using a sketchbook.
Progress is assessed by continuous teacher-based assessment.