Curriculum Intent Statement for Art and D&T

We aim for all pupils to:

• Enjoy participating in a wide variety of creative, visual, tactile and sensory experiences through a tailored curriculum, extracurricular activities and therapeutic endeavours.
• Recognise Art as a tool for creativity, self-expression and imagination.
• Gain an understanding of Art and D&T through painting, drawing, sculpture and other art and craft techniques across a range of time periods, cultures and styles.
• Record their observations in sketchbooks and use them to review and revisit ideas.
• Explore great artists, architects and designers in history.
• Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.
• Investigate and analyse a range of existing products and evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria.
• Understand the principles of a healthy and varied diet.
• Prepare and cook dishes using a range of cooking techniques.
• Have a clear understanding of healthy food choices and food preparation that will assist them in later life.
• Develop personal artistic preferences and become confident in their own ability to make.