Art Curriculum at St. Catherine’s C.E. Primary School

At St. Catherine’s, our Art curriculum is built upon the Art Express framework, providing a solid foundation for teaching the primary concepts and key processes of art education. The curriculum is structured around six core content areas:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Printing
• Collage and Textiles
• Sculpture
• Digital Media

Curriculum Approach

• Tailored Learning: Art Express allows teachers to customise their curriculum content to meet the specific needs of their students, ensuring that each child’s learning experience is both relevant and engaging.
• Art as a Process: Central to our approach is the understanding of art education as a process involving:
  • Generating Ideas: Encouraging creative thinking and exploration.
  • Realizing Ideas in Material Form: Translating concepts into tangible art pieces.
  • Reflecting and Articulating: Discussing what was done and why, using appropriate art vocabulary.

Educational Goals

Our art education aims to:

• Foster Creativity: Develop children’s imaginative and inventive skills.
• Promote Independence: Encourage students to make decisions and take ownership of their artistic processes.
• Enhance Judgment and Self-Reflection: Support the ability to assess and reflect on their own work and that of others.

Through a focus on these areas, we strive to contribute to essential aspects of children’s personal development and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the arts.