Design and Technology

At All Saint’s Academy , we teach a broad and rich curriculum of which Design and Technology is an important part. Design and Technology is an inspiring, creative and practical subject. Using imagination and creativity, pupils design, make and evaluate products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts of our curriculum. They acquire a broad range of subject knowledge and draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering, computing and art. The children also use their knowledge from other areas of the curriculum to shape the scope of their designs. Pupils learn how to take risks safely, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. We are driven to inspire our children to become creative problem solvers enabling them to learn key transferable skills. We ensure that children leave us with an appreciation and enjoyment of Design and Technology. 

DT Intent, Implementation and Impact

Art

Within the art curriculum at our school, we have carefully built upon core art skills and techniques from EYFS to LKS2. These consolidate children’s fine motor skills and allow them to develop as artists. The children are exposed to a variety of artists, sculptures, and designers to allow them to understand the development of art throughout history and to study art and artists that had an impact on our local area.  This gives all children the opportunity to develop an appreciation and enjoyment of art.  

In line with the aims of the national curriculum’s expectations, we have developed an art curriculum that allows all pupils to experiment and create art inspired by the work of great artists and to reflect children’s own creativity. Key art skills such as drawing, painting, and printing have been carefully mapped out and differentiated throughout the whole school to build upon skills. Opportunities to evaluate and analyse others art and their own have been provided to allow children to form their own opinions on art. Children’s focus is drawn towards great artists, designers, and sculptures. Art vocabulary is used continuously and is developed as children move throughout the school to allow children to discuss art in increasing detail.

Through our art curriculum children will leave All Saint’s with the following: 

• Be inspired by and have knowledge of a range of artists, designers and sculptures including their different styles of art  
• Effectively use a range of artistic skills to create their own pieces of art with an understanding of why they have selected certain techniques 
• Be able to show their creativity and their visions through their art and  through experimenting with a range of techniques.
• Be able to talk about others and their own art using subject specific vocabulary such as pattern, shape, form and form their own opinions of art 
• Evaluate and analyse artwork including others and their own  
• Understand historical and cultural developments within art through learning about great artists  

Art Policy - Includes Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement