Art

The Prep art syllabus follows the National Curriculum guidelines and provides a broad range of opportunities for our pupils to explore their creative potential through both 2 and 3-dimensional projects.There is a Fine Art emphasis with a focus on drawing as the basis to all projects.

The art department is situated in a spacious studio, supported by a full time art assistant, which facilitates greater autonomy and independence within our pupils enabling them to explore their ideas using the facilities through a wide range of 2-dimensional (drawing, painting and printmaking) and 3-dimensional media (clay, papier mache, wire and mod roc).

There are displays throughout the school celebrating children's achievements and enjoyment. Beyond the art studio, our pupils are encouraged to explore their local environment for project work and to visit galleries and exhibitions.

Our aim is:

• To develop in children the capacity to learn about and observe the world in which they live.
• Focus observation of familiar things by encouraging children to look carefully at what is before them; to observe and to talk about what they see, and to think about how they might develop their skills. 
• Develop children's understanding of the formal elements of art, ie line, colour, form, texture, tone and light and their ability  to use materials and process in order to communicate ideas, feelings and meanings.

A few comments from our pupils…

"Art lets me express my feelings, it is fun and we use loads of different materials."

"Art is an excuse to let your imagination run wild."

"Art should let you express the sub-conscious feelings, and that is what we can do; we are allowed to choose our preferred medium and the work always has a personal touch."

"The canvas and acrylic painting project has boosted my confidence and now I really look forward to art lessons!"