Our Art and Design Subject Leader
Mrs Brown
Intent
At St Joseph’s, our art curriculum nurtures every child’s creativity, imagination and sense of belonging as a child of God. It is progressive, enabling children to build their skills, take creative risks and achieve well through engaging lessons. Pupils are encouraged to take opportunities to extend their skills through a range of enriching experiences given in our enrichment offer. By studying artists and designers from different cultures, time periods and our local heritage, children develop curiosity, confidence and creativity, knowing they are part of a wider world of art and design. Art is also woven through our faith, through RE lessons and through times of prayer and worship, as we celebrate it as a gift from God and a powerful way to express our beliefs and values.
Implementation
At St. Joseph's we follow the Art and Design National Curriculum and we teach this through three strands:
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture and Collage
Our long-term plan provides a rich and inspiring curriculum for all children from EYFS to Year 6. Through a creative and progressive approach, art is placed in context alongside key events, people, and places, helping children understand the impact of artwork and artists on historical and cultural developments.
Basic skills, including drawing, printmaking, collage, painting, and sculpture, are introduced progressively and revisited regularly, with ongoing sketchbook work underpinning this development.
By fostering a safe and nurturing environment, pupils are encouraged to take creative risks, reflect on their learning, and grow from the process. Resources and experiences are carefully selected to be accessible to all, enabling every child to fully engage, extend their skills, and delve into their creativity.
Children are taught the formal elements of art and design, which are revisited and developed progressively throughout each year. The formal elements are the building blocks used to create a piece of artwork.
Impact
Children who:
- Confidently produce creative work by exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
- Proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art, craft, and design techniques
- Evaluative and reflective, using the language of art, craft, and design to discuss ideas and processes.
- Inspired by great artists, craft makers, and designers.
Art Careers at St Joseph’s
How Will Art & Design Help Me?
Studying art at St Joseph’s opens doors to a wide range of creative and inspiring careers. Pupils can explore opportunities to become artists, illustrators, animators, designers, photographers, architects, museum curators, or work in digital media, fashion, theatre, and beyond. By developing their skills, confidence, and creativity through our curriculum and enrichment experiences, children are encouraged to dream big, take risks, and see how their God-given talents can shape their future.