Statement of Intent
Through our provision of excellent Catholic education, our aim is to ensure that we deliver a high-quality art and design curriculum that engages, inspires and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design.
As pupils progress, we believe that they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Our school curriculum for art and design ensures that all pupils: produce creative work, explore their ideas and record their experiences; become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques; evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design; know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Art & Design Curriculum Overview
Art in our community (click on links)
MIMA Art Trolley – every Saturday 11:00 – 15:00
Spend time together creating masterpieces using a range of materials and techniques. Stay for a picnic lunch for £1 when taking part in the art trolly.
Keep an eye on MIMA’s website for exciting exhibitions and events.
Check out a range of events across our area at the We Are Middlesbrough website.
Middlesbrough Art Week 2023 was a huge success and will return at the end of September 2024.
Art at home (click on links)
Art at home can be a daunting task so here are some websites to help get you started. Don’t be afraid to get messy and explore different materials and techniques. Embrace the mistakes – they often lead to wonderful discoveries and results! And of course, have fun and enjoy spending time together.
You can watch class clips on famous artists, techniques and how to create different things.
GoSketch offers free online art sessions.
A website which gives you ideas on how to collect natural resources to produce different forms of Art.
A fabulous website with over 2,500 art and craft projects with step by step instructions and handy video tutorials.
You can access over 500 arts and crafts activities, including painting, sculptures and printmaking. This site gives you ideas of what Art supplies to provide for your child in order to create and make different things.
Kids can follow instructions to make different things, play art games and quizzes and explore and read about the work of well-known artists.
