Art

At Pickhurst Infant Academy, we value Art and Design as a vital component of a broad and balanced curriculum. It plays a key role in nurturing creativity, self-expression, and confidence while providing children with opportunities to develop and refine their artistic skills. Our curriculum introduces pupils to a diverse range of artists, craft makers, and designers, enriching their cultural awareness and inspiring them to think creatively.

Our high-quality Art and Design curriculum is designed to engage, inspire, and challenge pupils. As they progress, children develop the skills to explore, create, and evaluate their work and that of others. Sketchbooks are an integral part of their artistic journey, allowing them to document their ideas, refine their techniques, and reflect on their learning. Each project begins with skill and technique exploration, building progressively towards the creation of a final piece inspired by influential artists.

By the time they leave us, our pupils are confident and proficient in a variety of artistic techniques, including drawing, collage, painting, printing, sculpture, and textiles. These foundational skills ensure they are well-prepared for their continued artistic education.

To enrich our curriculum, we actively celebrate Art and Design within the school and the local community. Through collaborations with Pickhurst Junior Academy, we host annual art events, such as art galleries, which showcase the incredible work our children produce. These events highlight the value we place on creativity and provide pupils with opportunities to share their talents with others.

At Pickhurst Infant Academy, we strive to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for Art and Design, empowering children to express themselves and explore the world through an artistic lens.

 Teachers assess children at the end of each term using the work produced and their knowledge about the child’s development as a basis for this assessment

“Creativity is intelligence having fun”

Albert Einstein

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