Art

Intent

At Oak View, we intend for our Art and Design curriculum to inspire creativity, curiosity, and confidence in all pupils. We aim to provide a rich and engaging art education that: Develops knowledge of artists, techniques, and materials from different cultures and time periods.

Encourages pupils to experiment, take risks, and express themselves visually.
Equips children with the skills to draw, paint, sculpt, and explore mixed media confidently.
Teaches children to observe, reflect, and evaluate their own and others’ work using appropriate vocabulary.
Nurtures a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts, valuing individual voice and artistic diversity.

Implementation

Art is taught as a discrete subject and, where appropriate, through cross-curricular links(e.g., history, science, PSHE). Our approach includes:

A clear progression of skills and knowledge from EYFS to Year 6, covering drawing,painting, printing, collage, 3D work, and digital media.
Regular opportunities to study and be inspired by diverse artists (e.g. Matisse,Kandinsky)
Emphasis on practical exploration, including mark making, colour mixing, and use ofvaried tools and materials.
Use of sketchbooks to record ideas, develop skills, and reflect on progress over time.
Displays, parent exhibitions, and collaborative projects to celebrate children's creativity and achievements in art.

Impact

Our children leave each key stage with:

A solid foundation of artistic skills and techniques appropriate to their age and ability.
The confidence to communicate visually and take creative risks.
A growing understanding of how art reflects and shapes our world, both historicallyand culturally.
An ability to critically evaluate their own and others’ work using age-appropriatevocabulary.
A positive attitude toward creativity and increased self-expression through the arts.

We measure impact through ongoing teacher assessment, pupil voice, sketchbook monitoring, and final outcomes.