Art and Design

Subject Lead: Mrs Zoe Hall

At St Thomas More, we aim to engage all our children in developing a knowledge and appreciation of the diversity within Art forms, from all over the world, past and present, as they take part in their own journey as young artists. Children are encouraged to analyse, critique and compare the work of known artists as well as their own ideas in sketch books, which follow them up into each new year. St Thomas More pupils are encouraged to enrich their developing artistic skills by implementing them across the whole school curriculum.

A St Thomas More Artist will:

• Use visual language skillfully and convincingly to express emotions, interpret observations, convey insights and accentuate their individuality.
• Have the ability to communicate fluently in visual and tactile form.
• Have the ability to draw confidently and adventurously from observation, memory and imagination.
• Have the ability to explore and invent marks, develop and deconstruct ideas and communicate perceptively and powerfully through purposeful drawing in 2D, 3D or digital media.
• Have an impressive knowledge and understanding of other artists, craft makers and designers.
• Have the ability to think and act like creative practitioners by using their knowledge and understanding to inform, inspire and interpret ideas, observations and feelings.
• Have independence, initiative and originality which they can use to develop their creativity.
• Have the ability to select and use materials, processes and techniques skillfully and inventively to realise intentions and capitalize on the unexpected. 
• Reflect on, analyse and critically evaluate their own work and others.
• Have a passion for and a commitment to the subject.