Art & Design

Subject Leaders: Miss Rider and Mrs Jefferies

How do we teach Art & Design in the Bursledon Federation?

Our Art and Design curriculum at Bursledon Federation aims to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping with them the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. We aim to encourage our children to be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design as they progress through the Federation. They should know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

At Bursledon Federation we have links to the Bursledon Art Society, which give the opportunity for children to be involved in exhibiting and celebrating their work. We utilise our rich natural learning environment to inspire creativity within our children.

Our children will produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. As they progress through the Bursledon Federation, they will become proficient in drawing, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques. We seek to equip them with the language of art, craft and design to enable them to evaluate and analyse creative works. We aim for our children to know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of the world we live in.

In order to maintain high – quality Art and Design teaching and learning, we implement a progressive curriculum throughout the whole school focusing on skills and knowledge stated in the National Curriculum through engaging cross curricular topics. At Bursledon we are ensuring that Art and Design is being recognised as carrying the same importance as other core and foundation subjects, as we believe it is important to not only develop knowledge of great artists, craft makers and designers but also give opportunity for the children to show their talents and creativity.

The impact of the Art and Design curriculum at Bursledon will be equipping our children with the skills and knowledge to ensure that they are ready for further education and to nurture a love of the subject that they can carry through life. We recognise that Art and Design gives a unique opportunity for children to express their ideas and appreciate the diversity of the creative world.

What does a Bursledon Art & Design expert look like?

Has a rich exposure to different types of artist expression and can link this into their own final pieces.
Is knowledgeable about a wide range of artists.
They are able to respond to and use range artistic skills.
Is able to interrupt their experiences of life through the form of art.

The Bursledon Art & Design Curriculum

Art & Design Curriculum Overview: Click here

National Curriculum Programme of Study for Art and Design: Click here

EYFS curriculum link: Click here

Art and Design Medium Term planning example: Click here

Art and Design Knowledge organiser example: Click Here

SEND Non-Negotiables

In the Bursledon Federation we believe all children should have access to our curriculum irrespective of need. Our teachers adapt provision to ensure all children can aim for appropriate objectives by removing certain barriers where needed, so everyone feels included and valued.

Art & Design SEND Non-Negotiables: Click here