The intention of the Art Curriculum at SMFR is to inspire children’s curiosity and interest in art and design, not only as a subject but to also help them recognise its value in, and to draw inspiration from, the world around them – igniting and fostering a love of learning in the process. Through continued practice, we intend to equip our children with a range of artistic skills and develop their knowledge through the study of works and techniques used by artists, and each other, to create drawings, paintings, sculptures, collages, textiles and prints.

We value Art and Design and recognise that it embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. Our high quality art and design education intends to engage, inspire and challenge our pupils, while simultaneously equipping them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to experiment, invent and flourish. As pupils progress along their learning pathway, they are continually cultivating their ability to think critically about their own works, and those of others; developing a more rigorous understanding of the subject and techniques that they have studied. In addition to this, we believe that children should not only use their learning in the subject to develop their own artistic abilities and approaches, but to also recognise how art and design has, and continues to, shape the future and reflect history, while contributing to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation and those of the world.

Art Curriculum Aims:

The National Curriculum for Art & 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.

  Here you can see a visual representation of our Art Curriculum and the journey pupils will follow through the school, building on previous learning and acquiring age-appropriate skills and understanding.

Examples of children's work: