Art & Design

Subject Lead: Mrs K Price

"Pupils talk articulately about their learning. For example, when talking about art, pupils can discuss and compare a range of artists and talk about art movements throughout history." OFSED June 2024

Pupil Voice

We get to express ourselves and learn new skills like shading, contouring and crosshatching. These skills help to make my drawings more realistic. It's great learning about artists and their styles. I enjoyed learning about Picasso's abstract style.

Sofia Year 5

Curriculum Overview

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Year 6 have been exploring street art and its place in contemporary culture. They investigated graffiti lettering and graphic design before creating their own colourful compositions using bold lettering, shapes and patterns. The children also explored how street art can communicate important social messages, focusing on issues such as the environment, equality, kindness and mental health. They used colour, imagery and symbols to create eye-catching murals that express meaningful messages, showcasing their creativity, individuality and confidence!

Art at Home

Art is a wonderful way for children to be creative, develop their imagination and express their ideas. There are lots of ways you can encourage your child to enjoy art at home. Art isn't about creating a perfect picture. Encourage your child to experiment, try new ideas and enjoy being creative!

Draw or sketch things around you, such as a favourite toy, pet or plant.
Experiment with different paints, colours and materials.
Make a collage using old magazines, newspapers, wrapping paper or cardboard.
Design and make a model using recycled materials.
Collect natural materials such as leaves, twigs and stones and use them to create artwork.
Look at a famous artist's work together and talk about what you like about it.
Take photographs of interesting colours, shapes, patterns and textures.
Visit a local art gallery or museum and talk about the artwork you see.