Art and DT

Art

Art and Design at North Borough Junior School promotes the creativity and curiosity of the children in each classroom. Children are encouraged to harness their creative potential through the study of art and artists that have come before them and exploring solutions to challenging real-world problems. The students have access to a skills-based art and design curriculum that acknowledges the individuality of each child. Through access to a range of media, children are encourage to think independently and thoughtfully as they produce pieces of art in both two and three dimensions.

Art Skills Progression Document

 

Design Technology

Design Technology (DT) is the practical application of all of the skills and knowledge the children develop across the curriculum at the school. Children develop problem solving skills as they are exposed to design briefs, challenging their creativity and initiative. The children follow a design brief, through to research and design ideas, culminating in the 'make' element and an evaluation. DT follows the design cycle principle encouraging children to think deeply and logically about their choices, using real-life examples to support their problem solving. With Design Technology, children are exposed to a variety of tools and equipment to further develop their practical skills and fine motor skills.

DT Skills Progression Document

Each year group will complete a DT cooking unit throughout the year which sees the development of skills from year group to year group. The cooking units will be completed within two days to fully immerse the children within the mindset of not only exploring the design cycle, but also allowing skills to be applied immediately.  

Cooking Progression Document 

 

Miss Dunn (Art and Design Technology Subject leader)