Art and Design

Art allows children to experiment, imagine and communicate ideas in creative ways. Through exploring techniques, materials and artists, they develop both skill and self-expression. We aim to support young artists who are confident in experimenting and proud of their originality.

Our Intent

Everything in our world must be designed, and each design starts with a vision, a sketch, a model or image. Equipping all our pupils with vital art and design skills will enable them to create and shape the world of tomorrow.

The Art curriculum at Elmridge enables children to develop their knowledge of techniques, media and styles alongside their knowledge of artists, designers and craftspeople. Children develop their artistic skills and understanding of key concepts of line, colour, form, texture and tone. Pupils at Elmridge have opportunities to use their learning in art in other curriculum areas as well as take part in dedicated Art days and whole school projects, working individually as well as collaboratively. Pupils are explorative learners undertaking an open ended journey through exciting activities which motivate and engage. Art at Elmridge enables children to express themselves creatively, build progression in skills and techniques and develop an appreciation for art to understand how it can reflect the world in which it was created.

Our intent is to offer a skills rich curriculum to our pupils, where work is creative and imaginative and lessons are not outcome led. We aim to ensure all pupils produce creative, imaginative work in a process that embraces risk taking and challenges their perspectives. Children have the opportunity to explore their ideas and record their experiences. They will explore key concepts of line, colour, form, texture and tone and work with a variety of materials and processes to develop their artistic skills. They will also explore the work of others, including famous artists, designers and craftsmen, and evaluate ideas and processes as well as developing an understanding of how art shapes, and has been shaped, by the world around us. Children will become confident and proficient in a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, sculpting, as well as other skills such as collage, printing, textiles and photography.

Lessons will be planned to offer skills progression and knowledge progression and will embrace reflection of ideas and practices. The lessons will offer the chance for children to develop their emotional expression through art to further enhance their personal, social and emotional development as well as their understanding of art as a subjective medium.

Art in Action