Purpose of Study
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.
The national curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:
- produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
- become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and
- design techniques
- evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
- know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the
- historical and cultural development of their art forms
Our scheme of learning has a clear progression and links to other curriculum subjects. Progression in substantive knowledge is through composition, technique, art styles and artists. Disciplinary knowledge explores concepts such as Exploring and Developing Ideas, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Collage, Textiles, Printing, and Work of Other Artists. Skills are integrated within the curriculum and developed alongside the substantive knowledge which the children learn each year.
