Art and Design

Our Intent:

St Mary's Art and Design curriculum gives children opportunities to appreciate the art and design around them, as well as opportunities to exercise their observations, creativity and imagination.

• Children explore and experiment with their increasing understanding of colour, form, line, space, texture and pattern.
• During their time at the school, they use a range of materials, processes and media to communicate what they observe, feel, think and believe.
• They are taught drawing, painting, printing, craft and sculpture.
• Children appreciate and take inspiration from artists, craft makers and designers.
• Core texts and cross curricular themes are often used to stimulate ideas and to provide meaningful contexts.
• Children are encouraged to grow the language used to describe the art and design they observe and create.
• They explore different influences including historical, religious and cultural.
• During their time at St Mary's, children learn to appreciate the work of artists both on-line and in the environment around them, including St Mary's Church.
• Children are taught to be aware of how the materials and processes they choose impact on the environment.
• Children learn that art can be a therapeutic experience and can have a positive impact on their mental and spiritual wellbeing.

You can find our skills and knowledge progression for our Art and Design curriculum below.