Art & Design

At Crosby Ravensworth we aim to engage, inspire and challenge pupils creatively. Through our teaching we equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. Pupils learn to be reflective and critical of their work. An understanding of how art and design has influenced history and culture in our nation and in others around the world will be developed through studying various artists and art forms.  In summer 2023, the school attained a silver Artsmark award, which recognised how we increase opportunities to be creative, to visit museums, galleries and theatre, to celebrate pupil achievement and to raise awareness and aspirations of pupils regarding future careers working in the arts.

Foundation Stage

Pupils will be introduced to and have opportunities to explore a range of materials. They will be encouraged to share and develop their ideas, experiences and imagination through creative media.

Key Stage 1

• Pupils will be introduced to a range of materials and how they can be used.
• Develop skills in drawing, painting and sculpture.
• Develop techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space.
• Learn about other artists and their techniques to apply to their own work.

Key Stage 2

• Pupils will improve and develop the skills they have learnt in Key Stage 1 and be introduced to a wide range of materials.
• Use sketch books to develop observation skills and develop ideas.
• Be introduced to and deepen their knowledge of artists and designers.