1. Curriculum Intent

Art at Brightwalton develops pupils’ ability to create, explore and express ideas visually.

Pupils develop:

• Technical skills in drawing, painting and sculpture

• Understanding of artists, styles and cultures

• Ability to evaluate and refine their work

• Confidence in creative expression

Progression in Thinking

Explore → Experiment → Develop → Refine → Evaluate

SDP Alignment

• Skills are built progressively over time

• Learning is structured in small, sequenced steps

• Pupils apply skills independently and creatively

2. Curriculum Structure

Substantive Knowledge

• Artists and movements

• Techniques and processes

• Materials and properties

• Cultural contexts

Disciplinary Knowledge

• Experimentation

• Development of ideas

• Refinement of technique

• Evaluation and improvement

3. Implementation Principles

• Skills-based progression

• Sketchbooks used to develop ideas

• Exposure to diverse artists

• Breadth of media and materials

• Scaffolding leading to independence

4. Impact

By the end of KS2 pupils:

• Demonstrate skill across techniques

• Express ideas confidently

• Evaluate and refine work

• Understand artistic influences

• Apply skills independently

5. Skills Progression (Aligned to School Document)

Drawing

• EYFS: mark-making and basic shapes

• KS1: controlled lines, patterns and shading

• LKS2: detail, proportion, shading techniques

• UKS2: refined, expressive and accurate drawing

Painting

• EYFS: colour exploration

• KS1: colour mixing and brush control

• LKS2: tone, washes and texture

• UKS2: controlled colour and detailed painting

Sculpture

• EYFS: exploration and joining materials

• KS1: simple structures

• LKS2: modelling and form

• UKS2: complex 3D work

6. Artist Knowledge Progression

• EYFS: exposure to artists

• KS1: describe artist work

• LKS2: identify features of styles

• UKS2: compare and evaluate artists

7. Adaptation and Inclusion

• Scaffolded skill development

• Adapted materials and tools

• Visual support

• Opportunities for independence

8. Key Development Priorities (from monitoring)

• Strengthen shading techniques across school

• Improve consistency of sketchbook use

• Develop long-term recall of artists

• Maintain high presentation standards

9. Final Statement

Art at Brightwalton enables pupils to:

• Explore and create

• Develop technical skill

• Express ideas confidently

Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, pupils become confident, independent artists.