Art
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.