Art and Design

At Thurton CE Primary School, we want our children to develop a love of being creative. We aim to develop knowledge and skills which will enable children to explore and develop their own works of art, craft and design. We want them to understand how art can be a means of communication and to be fluent in communicating through visual and tactile art forms whether using art to inform or inspire others or whether interpreting ideas and emotions. It is our intention that children will leave our school with a strong understanding of a wide  range of art and craft techniques and of the artists that are known for them. We want them to be aware of how art can influence history and cultures around the world.

Progression of Learning

The key knowledge that the children will acquire is embedded within the National Curriculum for both key stages. At Thurton CE Primary school we link this learning to the broader topics being covered each term in each class. Key skills and knowledge have been mapped for each year group and are progressive across the school. We aim to develop children’s curiosity for and engagement in this subject through the access to a variety of media and techniques.

Succession of Art and Design Knowledge

Progression of Art and Design Disciplinary Knowledge

Each unit of learning is presented to the children as a learning journey with a clearly defined end point project which will demonstrate their application of skills acquired. This allows children to understand the small steps in learning that need to take place to achieve the larger goal at the end of the of the journey. Pupils work is displayed and celebrated within classes and through Star of the Week awards. A whole school art exhibition is held every other year to celebrate with the wider community.

Example Art and Design Unit

Teacher Guide

Links to the broader curriculum are explicitly made. Teachers frequently check existing knowledge prior to starting a learning journey and links to previous and future learning are made clear.

As children move through the learning journey they are able to track how well they have performed at each stop through the use of colour coded feedback. At the end of each learning journey, knowledge and skills are reviewed and assessed. Feedback is shared with parents at termly learning conferences and yearly reports.