Art & DT
Design Technology
At Gray's Farm Primary Academy our Design Technology Curriculum is based on the programmes of study outlined in the National Curriculum as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
When approaching our projects, we adopt 5 stages where independence, creativity, safety and resilience are gently nurtured throughout each. The 5 stages we follow are:
- Explore
- Design
- Make
- Test and Evaluate
- Improve
Children are taught the knowledge, understanding and skills needed throughout each of these stages by participating in a variety of creative and practical activities. All projects provide context within a variety of environments including; home, school, industry and the wider world. Contexts given enhance the children's engagement whilst giving purpose to their learning journey.
Our topics are taught across a two year learning cycle. Click here to see the projects that we cover.
Art
As noted in the National Curriculum, “art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity.” At Gray’s Farm, we believe in this too. Art is taught by focusing on three areas every year: drawing, painting and sculpture. This ensures our children develop their skills each year, with the opportunity to continue practising skills from the previous year while developing a new aspect of it.
By the time children leave us, they will be confident in expressing themselves through art. They will be able to record their own ideas and observations. They will also be able to critique art, using the appropriate language.
In KS1, our children will be taught:
- use a range of materials
- To develop their artistic techniques
- About a range of artists, architects and designers in history
In KS2, our children will build upon this learning by:
- Using sketchbooks to express themselves
- Mastering their artistic techniques
- About the cultural influence of art and artists.