Art & Design

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Welcome to Art and Design at Burton C of E Primary School.

“The study of art enables pupils to understand, appreciate, and contribute to a dimension of life that taps into and expresses human innovation, imagination and thought” (Ofsted 2023).

At Burton C of E Primary School, we immensely value Art and Design as an important part of the children’s entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum. Our vision is for pupils to actively enjoy their learning in a curriculum that promotes high engagement and high expectations. We are committed to providing all children with learning opportunities to engage in an ambitious and progressive Art and Design curriculum. Art and Design offers an invaluable medium where all children are able to develop skills, explore experiences, respond and communicate through visual media making a vital contribution to inclusion.

The purpose of Art and Design education is to give pupils the skills and knowledge necessary for them to express and respond to ideas and experiences in a visual or tactile form. Art and Design creates an invaluable opportunity to inspire and stimulate children’s creativity and imagination and is a fundamental means of personal expression and communication.

Whilst Art and Design is essentially a practical subject, it provides opportunities for reflection and with increased sensitivity, children are supported and encouraged to make informed, thoughtful and critical responses to their own work and that of others. By exploring the meanings in the work of artists, designers and craft-makers, children learn about the different roles and functions of Art and Design in their own lives and develop a rigorous understanding and appreciation of cultural richness and diversity.

In addition, we aim to inspire and motivate children in their future careers and understand that the teaching within primary school is not in isolation, but part of a wider learning journey which provides children with their future success in the work place. At present, the largest growth industry in the UK in terms of employment is the gaming industry who are in desperate need of Art and Design graduates.