Art & Design at Hallwood Park Primary School

At Hallwood Park Primary School, we believe that Art & Design plays a vital role in developing creativity, confidence and self-expression. In our context, it provides pupils with important opportunities to explore ideas, experience culture and communicate their thoughts in ways that go beyond words.

Through the Kapow curriculum, pupils develop both artistic knowledge (colour, line, form, texture and composition) and disciplinary skills (drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and design). Pupils are encouraged to experiment, take risks and develop their own artistic voice.

Early Years Foundation Stage

In EYFS, Art & Design is taught through Expressive Arts and Design. Children explore a wide range of materials and begin to express their ideas through making.

Pupils begin to:

  • explore mark-making, colour and texture
  • use a range of tools and materials
  • represent ideas and emotions through art
  • talk about their creations and the process they have used

Learning is play-based and exploratory, building confidence and creativity.

Key Stage 1

In KS1, pupils build the foundations of artistic knowledge and skills through structured Kapow units.

They learn about:

  • drawing techniques such as mark-making and texture
  • colour mixing and painting techniques
  • using materials to create collage and 3D forms
  • how artists create and communicate ideas

Pupils begin to:

  • use sketchbooks to record ideas
  • experiment with different materials and techniques
  • create artwork in response to themes and stimuli
  • talk about their work and the work of others

Key Stage 2

In KS2, pupils develop greater independence and control through a carefully sequenced curriculum.

They study a range of artists, styles and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and digital media.

Pupils develop the ability to:

  • use sketchbooks confidently to plan, refine and evaluate work
  • select and combine materials and techniques effectively
  • apply observational skills to improve accuracy and detail
  • develop their own artistic style and ideas
  • evaluate and refine their work independently

Reading and Writing in Art & Design

Reading and writing support learning in Art & Design.

Pupils:

  • learn about significant artists and artistic movements
  • develop subject-specific vocabulary to describe techniques and ideas
  • discuss and evaluate artwork
  • record and reflect on their ideas in sketchbooks

Impact

Pupils leave Hallwood Park as confident, creative individuals who:

  • enjoy expressing themselves through art
  • understand key artistic concepts and techniques
  • can plan, create and evaluate their own work
  • appreciate a range of artists, cultures and styles
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