Art and DT
Art and Design Technology at AddisonAt Addison Primary, the 'Kapow' Art and Design Technology (DT) scheme is designed to inspire creativity and innovation in students, aligning with the National Curriculum for Art and Design. The scheme provides a structured, yet flexible framework, ensuring children engage with a wide range of media and techniques while developing a strong understanding of the design process. The ‘Kapow’ Art and DT curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, from drawing, painting, and sculpture to textiles, printmaking, and digital art. Students are encouraged to experiment with materials, refine their skills, and gain confidence in expressing their ideas visually. Alongside technical skills, the scheme emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and reflection, encouraging pupils to evaluate their work and that of others. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, pupils are supported in developing both their artistic talents and problem-solving abilities, helping them become creative and confident learners in the world of art and design. |
Art day - studying Van Gogh and culminating in an art gallery!
Five key strands
Kapow has five key strands that are woven throughout all topics across year groups. These are:
- Generating ideas and using sketchbooks: taking inspiration from a range of artists
- Making: developing drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, mixed media, craft techniques and sculpture skills
- Formal elements: exploring colour, form, line, pattern, shape, texture and tone
- Knowledge of artists: discovering artists' work and techniques
- Evaluation: critiquing their own work and that of others
Since these strands are woven across the school-wide curriculum, all pupils recieve regular exposure to them.