Art & Design

Art and Design Curriculum

Design:

Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

Delivery:

Art at Micklem is taught on a half-termly basis, so children have lessons in this subject for three half-terms each year. Our Art curriculum has been planned to allow children to explore different forms of art from a range of artists and designers, from a range of backgrounds. Children will study drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and collage in different year groups, allowing for the growth of skills in these areas and the confidence to use different mediums. Alongside this, the children have the opportunity to become part of a fantastic, enriching Art club and 

Difference:

By the end of Year 6, Micklem children will have explored a range of different forms of art and have become confident with using different mediums. Children will enjoy exploring their creativity and will have the knowledge and skills to experiment and invent.