Art and Design

As Designers we ask that our children think critically as they develop a more conscientious understanding of art and design. At Underwood West Academy our aim is to engage, inspire and challenge pupils so that they are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to experiment, invent and create their own works or art. We want our pupils to gain an appreciation of how art and design have shaped, continue to shape and help us to reflect on our history and the world around us.

We provide the opportunity for spaced repetition and over learning as children revisit art elements. Ensuring that this happens through a well-structured, exciting and developmental curriculum where teachers know and understand what learning has gone before.

At Underwood West Academy we offer the children the opportunity to develop their artistic ability, talent and creativity through a wide range of experiences. Children experience a wide span of artistic activities linked to their topic involving a wide variety of media, including drawing, paint, print, clay, collage and 3D sculpture . Relevant skills are taught to further the growth and development of the child and the children are introduced to the work of artists both past and present. Art work feeds into our “Best Books” and the rich displays that celebrate our children’s work and make our school a stimulating and vibrant learning environment each and every day.