Art
'Art makes you feel like YOU.'
'Art is a great way to come together as a class. In art lessons we find our own style.'
'Art takes your mind to a whole new world.'
Pupil Voice
Intent
In Art and Design, pupils are supported to take risks, show determination, and reflect on and improve their work. Our curriculum is carefully structured to meet national expectations, enriched with exciting activities, and introduces children to a diverse range of artists, architects, and designers, helping to build their cultural awareness and creative confidence.
Implementation
At St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School, every pupil has their own sketchbook to record ideas, practise techniques and refine their artistic skills. Sketchbooks encourage reflection and critique, enabling pupils to develop their work thoughtfully and show perseverance in completing projects to a high standard.
Children explore a wide range of media, experimenting as sculptors, painters, illustrators and print-makers. They study artists from different eras, cultures and countries to develop a broad understanding of artistic concepts and techniques. Visits and visiting artists further enrich and inspire their learning.
Our Art and Design curriculum is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and is designed to ensure all pupils develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined within it.
Art and Design National Curriculum: Key stages 1 and 2
Impact
As a result of our Art and Design curriculum, pupils at St Alban & St Stephen leave school able to think, speak and create like artists. They confidently discuss artists, techniques and processes, and demonstrate progression in their skills across a range of media. Through regular reflection in sketchbooks and opportunities to evaluate their own and others’ work, pupils develop resilience, creativity and pride in their achievements. The quality of work displayed around the school, alongside pupil voice, reflects their growing confidence, knowledge and enjoyment of art.
Progression of Skills and Vocabulary
Useful Links
The Artful Parent
https://artfulparent.com/kids-arts-crafts-activities-500-fun-artful-things-kids/
This website is designed for children and parents and allows you to explore a variety of arts and crafts activities, perfect for all ages and skill levels. You can access over 500 activities, including painting, sculptures and printmaking.
BBC Bitesize Art and Design
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z8tnvcw
You can watch class clips on famous artists, techniques and how to create different things.
The National Gallery Virtual Tour
The National Gallery virtual tour offers a fantastic way to explore art, allowing you to admire world-famous masterpieces from the comfort of your own home. It’s a great opportunity to look closely at paintings, discover different artists and styles, and inspire creativity in your own artwork.
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours/google-virtual-tour
Enrichment
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Art Implementation Guidance