Art & 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.  We endeavour to develop our understanding of famous artists.

At Henley CofE Primary School we believe that art lessons will engage, inspire and challenge all children to think creatively and develop artistic understanding. The children will learn to develop and express their individual interests, thoughts and ideas alongside building confidence and critical-thinking skills. They will be able to express their emotions and learn how art can be used to express their feelings in many ways. By studying Art our children gain the knowledge and skills needed to experiment, invent and create their own works of art. They know that Art and Design is reflected in our history, and contributes to the culture and creativity around us. Within Art and Design lessons the children will have access to a wide range of high quality materials. This will enable the children to learn how to use and experiment creatively with different media.

We believe that through the accumulation and application of knowledge, children are equipped to experience, ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10). ‘

The national curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:

• Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences

• Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques

• Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design

• Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

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Which values underpin the curriculum content?

• Perseverance: To conquer the art of perseverance, the children hold on to their faith and focus. We always keep our focus on what matters the most and not give up until we reach our goal and final piece of artwork.

• Wisdom: Wisdom is expressing our passion through creating and understanding that art is a form of communication that touches the lives of others. Insight is perceiving that all things can be art and that creating art contributes to the understanding and the expression of the essence of the world around you.

• Joy: Art motivates us to express some of our ideas in a variety of ways. Creating artwork has the power to educate people about almost anything. Therefor sharing our artwork with others can help them feel relaxed, inspired or give them pleasure and happiness. This gives us a great feeling of contentment and appreciation.

How are British Values taught from Art and Design?

At Henley CofE Primary School the Art and Design curriculum delivers British values by creating pleasure and interest in the arts in the world. It encourages collaborative work, respect for each other and responsible behaviour. It may also include team work to produce or research artists, sculptors or designers. Within Art and Design children will often have opportunities to work responsibly, managing their time and tasks as well as sharing resources. Children are encouraged to support each other positively and respectfully and to peer assess and evaluate. This demonstrates respect and tolerance for each other and each other’s work, sharing their ideas and opinions respectfully. Children are able to developing their self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence to design and produce their artwork based on a variety of themes. We learn how to respect different cultures and styles with in art and encourage questioning to consolidate understanding of controversial or sensitive issues. Our children show respect to visitors and are encouraged to participate enthusiastically to activities.