Intent

Art is an essential part of a child’s curriculum and is essential to the overall development of the child. At Sherwood Junior School we aim:

• To encourage creativity in all subject areas, to allow students to develop their creative style.
• To ensure a wide range of artists and craftspeople are taught to ensure a diverse curriculum is delivered. 
• To develop student’s observation skills to allow them to critically evaluate existing artworks as well as their own pieces.
• To explore different mediums, to allow students to experience different art forms.
• To nurture students’ creative abilities and provide opportunities for them to observe, practice and create in the subject. 

The aims of art are to teach children to:

• Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
• Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, collage and printing.
• Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.
• Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand their art forms' historical and cultural development.
• Create a sketchbook which includes ideas for creative pieces and outlines the creative process. 
   

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