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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.

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