Art and Design
As artists and designers we ask that our pupils 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 provide the many opportunity for spaced repetition and over learning as pupils revisit art elements of:
- Drawing,
- Painting,
- Printing,
- Collage,
- 3D sculpture.
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 want our pupils to:
- Understand the ways art connects us with our past, helps us embrace the present, and empowers us to shape our future,
- Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences which are linked closely to our text rich curriculum,
- Become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques,
- Evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design,
- Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Art work feeds into our “Best Books” and the rich displays that celebrate our pupil’s work and make our school a stimulating and vibrant learning environment each and every day.
Art at Underwood West
