The school follows the National Curriculum for Art and Design as defined by the Department for Education. The National Curriculum for Art and Design aims to ensure that all pupils:

• produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences

• become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques

• evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design

• know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

  Being an artist at Bedford Drive means:

  1. Developing creativity and imagination by exploring ideas, asking questions and expressing thoughts, feelings and experiences through art.

  2. Experimenting with different materials and techniques including drawing, painting, printing, collage, textiles, sculpture and digital media.

  3. Developing artistic skills by using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space with increasing confidence and control.

  4. Using a sketchbook to explore and record ideas, practise techniques, make observations and develop work over time.

  5. Looking closely at the world around us by observing people, places, objects and the natural environment and using these observations to inspire artwork.

  6. Learning about great artists, craft makers and designers from different periods, cultures and backgrounds and understanding how their work has influenced art and society.

  7. Thinking and talking about art by sharing ideas, making thoughtful observations and using appropriate artistic vocabulary.

  8. Evaluating and improving our work by reflecting on creative choices, listening to feedback and identifying how ideas and techniques could be developed.

  9. Developing an individual artistic voice by making personal choices and recognising that art can be interpreted and created in many different ways.

  10. Creating art with confidence and perseverance by taking creative risks, learning from mistakes and taking pride in the process as well as the finished piece.

  11. Exploring creative careers by learning about the wide range of opportunities available in art, craft and design.