Art & DT

Art intent

By the time our children have finished their time at Norton we know that they will be:

  • Confident in their abilities as an artist.

  • Knowledgeable about a range of artists and famous artwork, reflecting on the impact these have had.

  • Have the capabilities to use a range of art skills such as sketching, painting, sculpting, collaging and printing.

  • Find similarities and links between their own artwork and artist’s artwork.

  • Be able to evaluate their own artwork, finding areas to improve, things they like, following the evaluative cycle.

  • Have the confidence to combine media and make independent choices.

  • know the importance of artwork and artists from different cultures, countries and backgrounds

  • Know that anybody can be an artist! 

Design and Technology intent

By the time our children have finished their time at Norton we know that they will be: 

  • Confident in their abilities as a designer and creator.

  • Knowledgeable about a range of designers and creators and famous sculptures, reflecting on the impact these have had.

  • Have the capabilities to use a range of design skills such as designing, making and evaluating their work.

  • Have the knowledge of how to be safe when preparing food and using saws or woodwork tools.

  • Find similarities and links between their own creations and established work.

  • Know the importance of designers from different cultures, countries and backgrounds.

  • Be able to evaluate their own work, finding areas to improve, following the evaluative cycle.

  • Have the confidence to respond to challenges as they may occur and make independent choices.

  • Know that anybody can be a designer and creator!

We are fully inclusive and appropriate adaptations are made for children with additional needs so that they can access the curriculum.

Lead staff member: Mr Bluck

Think

that our children have the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours to guarantee that they thrive in modern Britain; the wisdom to preserve the beauty of our planet; the wisdom to make informed, positive decisions