Art & Design

Intent

At St Anselm’s we believe that every child is an artist, and have designed an ambitious skill-based curriculum that is intellectually challenging and creatively demanding. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, and ensures that all children will become skilful in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art and craft techniques. At Anselm’s it is our aim that all children should produce creative work, explore their ideas and record their experiences in their sketch books. We ensure that children know about a range of artists, craft makers and designers including those from diverse backgrounds throughout history and around the world. We develop our children’s cultural awareness by making links with real life experiences and the local area.

We aim to inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their very own works of art. We ensure that our children understand that their Art is a journey, with the creating and designing process just as greatly recognised as the finished pieces.

We believe Art is a wonderful way to give every child the opportunity to develop their ability, nurture their talents and interests, express their ideas and thoughts about the world around them. We are proud of our Art showcase which takes place annually and is an opportunity for all of our children to showcase their artwork to our community.