The Federation of North WalshamInfant and Junior Schools
Art and Design
About Our Art & Design Curriculum
Art and design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a special way of understanding and responding to the world. It enables children to communicate what they see, feel and think through the use of colour, texture, form, pattern, line and shape and tone using different materials and processes. Children become involved in shaping their environments through art and design activities. They learn to make informed judgements and aesthetic and practical decisions. They explore ideas and meanings through the work of artists and designers. Through learning about the roles and functions of art throughout history, and different cultures, they can explore the impact and how it contributes to the culture and creativity of our nation. The appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts enriches all our lives.
EYFS
In Early Years Foundation Stage, Expressive Arts and Design is broken down into two aspects:
- Exploring and Using Media and Materials
- Being Imaginative