Art is our driver subject for our create project in terms 5 and 6. Below is our curriculum map, which gives an overview of the art studied in each year group. 

Art and Design Curriculum Map

Below are our 'Knowledge and Skills' and 'Vocabulary' progression documents, which show the learning journey from Foundation Stage through to Year 6 in more detail. Consistent definitions and visuals are used when teaching vocabulary in art to aid children's understanding. 

Art and Design Knowledge and Skills

Art and Design Vocabulary Progression

Across the school, word mats are used to encourage the children's use of subject-specific vocabulary. These can be accessed here:

Foundation Stage Art and Design Word Mat - Animal Patterns

Foundation Stage Art and Design Word Mat - Mixed Media

Year 1 Art and Design Word Mat - Wassily Kandinsky

Year 2 Art and Design Word Mat - Paul Cezanne

Year 3 Art and Design Word Mat - KAWS, Gormley and Hepworth

Year 4 Art and Design Word Mat - Frida Kahlo

Year 5 Art and Design Word Mat - Monet, Hockney and Hokusai

Year 6 Art and Design Word Mat - Jackson Pollock

Knowledge organisers are used for Year 1 through to Year 6, and support children in recalling essential knowledge they have been taught. These can be accessed here:

Year 1 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Wassily Kandinsky

Year 2 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Paul Cezanne

Year 3 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - KAWS, Gormley and Hepworth

Year 4 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Frida Kahlo

Year 5 Art and Design Knowledge Organiser - Monet, Hockney and Hokusai

Year 6 Knowledge Organiser - Jackson Pollock