Here, you will find details about the National Curriculum for art and design and how we integrate art into our learning journeys at Anston Hillcrest Primary School.
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Our Goals
At Anston Hillcrest, through our Learning Means the World Curriculum we strive to enhance children’s individual artistic skills, knowledge, creativity and appreciation for art through our structured curriculum. We want our children to have the knowledge and skills to make informed choices, think critically of their own artwork and that of others and work with increasing independence.
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Why?
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Enhancing children’s artistic skills, creativity, and appreciation for art through a structured curriculum not only enriches the educational experience of our children but also equips them with essential skills and qualities needed for success in our school and beyond.
Being able to develop a sense of individuality is vital in the holistic development of children and our art curriculum facilitates this to happen.​​
Our Art Curriculum
Art at Anston Hillcrest is taught through thematic units, skills development tasks and projects where children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learnt.
The satellite view shows the curriculum progression for art across school.
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How is Art taught?
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Art is taught through a combination of subject knowledge and skills. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom.
Who do we learn about in Art?
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We learn about the following artists:
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Jack Kirby
Julie Taymor
Romero Britto
Jackson Pollock
Pietro D’Angelo
Christy Brown
Ivan Aivazovsky
Cesar Manrique
Theresa Elvin
What do we learn in Art?
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In art, we learn about the mediums of collage, textiles, photography, drawing, painting, 3D form and sculpture, as well as mixed media.
Adaptations
At Anston Hillcrest, adaptations to the art curriculum for disadvantaged children, including those with SEND include using larger, easy-grip paintbrushes and textured pencil grips, to support fine motor skills.
Sensory activities like finger painting, clay modelling, and tactile collages engage children through touch.
Visual aids, communication boards, and adjustable easels further enhance accessibility, ensuring all children can express their creativity.
Pupil Voice
'I want to be an artist when I grow up!'
'I like art because I enjoy mixing different colours together using watercolour paints!'
'I have enjoyed learning new sketching skills in art.'
'Art lessons are calming for me.'
'My sketchbook shows my art journey, it's good to look back.'
Art Showcase
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