Art/Slash Design Technology Curriculum

The Orion Mead Road Art & Design Technology Curriculum sets out to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. Through the study of design technology, pupils will design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. Through this curriculum area, pupils will draw on disciplines such as mathematics, science, engineering and computing. Pupils will learn how to take risks, becoming resourceful, innovative, enterprising and capable citizens. The Mead Road Art & Design Technology Curriculum will fulfil the following aims of the National Curriculum:

• Pupils will produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
• Pupils will become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
• Pupils will evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
• Pupils will know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms
• Pupils will develop the creative, technical and practical expertise needed to perform everyday tasks confidently and to participate successfully in an increasingly technological world
• Pupils will build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design and make high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users
• Pupils will critique, evaluate and test their ideas and products and the work of others
• Pupils will understand and apply the principles of nutrition and learn how to cook.