Art and Design

The intent of Art and Design at Thorn Grove is to foster creativity, provide meaningful learning experiences, and provide an outlet for pupils to express themselves.

It aims to develop pupils' art skills, imagination, and critical thinking abilities, ensuring that they become confident and independent artists. 

Through a well-structured progressive art curriculum, pupils will explore different art forms, such as drawing, painting and mixed media, sculpture and 3D, craft and design; promote cultural appreciation by learning about diverse artists (famous and local), and engage in cross-curricular activities to deepen their understanding of the world around them.

The pupils use sketchbooks to play, develop and experiment.  Planning will incorporate opportunities for pupils to explore, refine, and develop their own artistic ideas.  Sketchbooks will allow pupils to go on their own journeys, take creative risks and make their own choices about what and how they explore, and so build confidence by being able to “think out loud”, albeit in private.