Art Curriculum Intent
At Overthorpe, Art is seen as a fundamental part of our curriculum. We are committed to providing a rich Art curriculum for our children and we believe that by developing this we are contributing to the quality of our children’s lives, both within and beyond school. Art enables children to express themselves, to be creative and to learn about their own and others’ cultures and communities. We see Art as a medium to support learning in a range of ways; skills developed in Art can be transferred across the curriculum to aid learning within and out of school.
We aim to provide a high-quality Art curriculum which will inspire and challenge our pupils by:
- Equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.
- Enabling them to think critically and develop a deeper understanding of art, craft and design.
- Teaching the skills of drawing, painting, printing, collage, textiles and 3D work.
- Providing the opportunities to explore and evaluate different creative ideas.
- Introducing them to a range of works and great artists including an understanding of their historical and cultural influences.
- Developing knowledge of the styles and vocabulary to enable them to discuss and appreciate the works they have seen.
- Teaching them about art and design in different cultures and communities.
As a school, we have adopted Kapow Primary as a base for our art curriculum, this enables our teachers to deliver creative, inspiring and engaging lessons and provides for progression in skills and knowledge. Children are given time to learn new skills and knowledge, and the curriculum gives opportunities for developing and extending their competencies as well as the satisfaction of completing and finishing pieces of work.