Art
Our Curriculum Intent
In art and design here at St. Peter’s we aim to promote children’s confidence and ability to express ideas and feelings through their experiences in our curriculum. We want to inspire a love of art and support the development of each child’s unique artistic expression.
We aim to stimulate children’s creativity and imagination through; the exploration of a wide range of starting points, using 2D and 3D media, responding to the natural and man-made environment (in our locality and the wider World) and discovering the work of a range of artists, craftspeople and designers from different times, places and cultures, including those from within our local environment. Children will feel able to share their thoughts and feelings on their own and others’ work and develop skills in working both individually on a piece as well as collaboratively. The children will be able to develop a record of their artwork over their time at St Peter’s in their sketchbooks, beginning in Year 1 and taking them through into Year 6.
Our Yearly Overview
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Progression in Art
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Assessment in Art
Assessment in art across St Peter’s Methodist is organised into clear strands—drawing, printing, painting, collage, textiles, and sculpture—each with its own progression of skills and expectations. Every year group focuses on specific artists and techniques to deepen pupils’ understanding of artistic elements such as line, tone, colour, texture, pattern, shape, and form. For example, in drawing, pupils begin in Year 1 by exploring simple patterns and observational drawing, progressing through to more advanced skills such as perspective, proportion, and tonal control by Year 6. Each strand includes criteria for both expected and greater depth achievement, enabling teachers to assess creativity, technical ability, and critical reflection. Pupils are encouraged to study the work of significant artists, analyse their techniques, and apply these insights to their own creations. Across all strands, assessment not only tracks technical progression but also fosters personal expression, critical thinking, and an appreciation for diverse artistic styles and media, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive art education throughout the primary years.
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