Welcome to Art and Design Technology

At Ark Dickens Primary Academy, we believe that art and design technology should spark imagination and creativity in every child. Our curriculum is designed to inspire pupils by helping them learn about famous artists and giving them the skills to create their own artwork with confidence.

Through a wide range of activities—like drawing, painting, and sculpture—children explore colour, shape, pattern, and space. They also learn how art and design technology has played an important role in different cultures and times.

In line with the national curriculum, our aim is for our children to enjoy and appreciate visual arts while developing their own creative ideas. They will:

• Create their own artwork and express their thoughts and experiences

• Learn key techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and design

• Talk about and understand different types of art using the right vocabulary

• Discover the work of great artists, designers, and craft makers from history and around the world

We want every child to be their best, feel confident and excited about expressing themselves through art and design technology.

At Ark Dickens, our art and design technology lessons are carefully planned so that children build on their skills each year. They regularly practise drawing and painting, and they also explore sculpture, collage, and printing. This helps them grow in confidence and creativity over time.

Children use sketchbooks to record their ideas and practise techniques. These books help them revisit what they’ve learned and keep their creativity flowing.

Each unit begins with a close look at the work of a well-known artist. We choose artists whose work clearly shows the style or technique we’re focusing on. Children first learn about the artist’s work, then try out some of the same techniques themselves. This gives them a chance to practise before creating their own original pieces.

We also link Art and Design to other subjects like History, Geography, and Science. This helps children make connections in their learning and understand how art fits into the wider world.

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