Art & Design Technology
Art and Design Technology
Intent:
Within art and design technology, pupils will experience a variety of artistic techniques and processes and have the opportunity to make creative choices. We strive to provide an exciting and ambitious curriculum which reflects the needs of all our pupils; unlocking their creative potential.
We are committed to our pupils' learning and wellbeing, offering a subject that teaches core recording skills in a variety of materials, techniques and processes. We aim to engage all pupils through careful sequencing of lesson content and delivery, fostering a lifelong love of the arts.
All lessons follow the aims of the National Curriculum to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills pupils need to be successful in this subject, allowing them to be experimental and imaginative with a range of materials, techniques and processes. Additionally, bespoke topics within the curriculum link directly to our local area and align with subjects being taught across wider curriculum subjects.
Implementation:
Our Art and design and technology curriculum knowledge and skills map allows for a strong and cohesive progression of artistic skills throughout the school.
The curriculum content is delivered through a termly drop down day or weekly teaching.
Opportunities to apply knowledge and skills are interwoven through the wider curriculum.
The cross-trust Arts lead creates high quality videos for teachers as additional CPD to develop their subject knowledge, enabling quality first teaching in art and design lessons.
Adaptive teaching promotes challenge and accessibility for all pupils.
Opportunities for pupils and staff to engage with our local creative community, through participation in collaborative workshops, local events, festivals and exhibitions.
Our Annual Trust Creative Exhibition allows all pupils to exhibit and celebrate learning outcomes.
Extra-curricular opportunities build on and broaden pupils’ experiences within the formal curriculum.
Our bespoke Art Room inspires all children to step into the world of creativity, self-selecting materials from the resources around them and unleashing their individual creativity.
Impact:
High expectations are encouraged through pupils recording their learning in individual, high quality sketchbooks, demonstrating their progress over time. Each project culminates in a final outcome, which is presented and celebrated within the classroom, school environment and beyond, demonstrating that their art work is highly valued. Pupils are able to review their recorded learning and how their knowledge and skills build incrementally during weekly lessons and/or drop down days. Pupils’ enjoyment of learning is evident through their engagement in lessons and in their learning outcomes. Leaders review the impact of the curriculum formally through quality assurance activities, both within the school, Trust and externally.