At Much Marcle C of E Primary School, we aim to provide quality teaching and learning of art and design to ensure that all children:

• 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.

Making Art and Design Relevant

At Much Marcle C of E Primary School art should be concerned with the development of the whole child. Children should be provided with opportunities to explore the world of thoughts and feelings and to express their ideas in ways that are powerful alternatives to the written word throughout the curriculum.

All children should be taught techniques and skills that follow a developmental plan across the school. This should take place across a range of media. They should be taught to use their sketchbooks to develop ideas and then be given the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities based on the visual elements.

Art should be about experiencing, experimenting, developing and discussing. Teachers should see an activity as being part of a developmental process. Teachers should encourage individuals to express their ideas, thoughts and feelings creatively. An emphasis should be placed upon the process of creativity as well as the end product.

Opportunities sought to promote:

• Spiritual development

• Moral development

• Social development

• Cultural development

Through the process children take risks, are resourceful, innovative and enterprising. They are capable and confident with the range of materials and tools to be used.

Making use of our Locality and Wider Links

At Much Marcle C of E Primary School, we aim to provide strong foundations for children’s development of art and design knowledge, skills and understanding.

We aim to make best use of our own facilities and those nearby.

These include:

• Wildlife, nature and gardening areas which can provide inspiration for artwork

• Visits to local manor house, where we take part in music festivals, eco projects and art projects.