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Curriculum Statement – Art and Design – Chatsworth Primary School

Through the study of Art, children will be provided with a high-quality art curriculum which develops creativity; sets challenges; engages and inspires; and equips them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.

We see art as a vehicle for creativity and individual expression. It is important to the development of pupils’ well-being, appreciation of the world and understanding and empathy of others. Opportunities to practise art and design techniques when using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space are embedded across the Art curriculum through the use of individual sketchbooks.

PRINCIPLES:

• Children should be given the opportunity to understand how Art has contributed to our culture and the understanding of our History and the world.
• Art should give children the confidence to express themselves freely.
• There should be the chance to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques.
• Children should have the opportunity to study and take inspiration from a broad range of artists – both living and dead.
• Children should be able to look at an image of a piece of art and have an understanding of it – not just react to it. They should be given the skills to describe what they can see in detail and provide evidence for this observation.
• Opportunities should be taken to visit art galleries and galleries, so children can experience the impact of art ‘up close’.