Art

The Art Subject Leader is Mrs Sarah Cresswell

Overview

At Hasland Infant School, we will teach our children how to appreciate art along with skills and knowledge which enables them to use art to express their own ideas. As artists, we want to look at art and design as an area for creativity and individual expression where children are able to recognise their own talents and abilities and feel pride in their finished work. Our high quality art and design education engages, inspires and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Through teaching an effective art and design curriculum we aim to improve children’s ability and confidence to control materials, tools and techniques. We aim to develop their independence, resilience and perseverance skills in order to improve and evaluate their own work. As our children progress through Nursery to Year 2 they should be able to think critically and develop a clear understanding of art and design. Our teaching provides an understanding of all of the areas of art and design. This includes drawing, colouring, texture, 3D form, printing, pattern and historical significance including studying the work of different artists, whilst allowing the children exposure to different media in order to develop new skills. We want our children to know how art and design reflect and shape our history, culture and creativity.