Art & DT

Art intent:

By the time our children have finished their time at Norton we know that they will be:

• Confident in their abilities as an artist.
• Knowledgeable about a range of artists and famous artwork, reflecting on the impact these have had.
• Have the capabilities to use a range of art skills such as sketching, painting, sculpting, collaging and printing.
• Find similarities and links between their own artwork and artist’s artwork.
• Be able to evaluate their own artwork, finding areas to improve, things they like, following the evaluative cycle.
• Have the confidence to combine media and make independent choices.
• know the importance of artwork and artists from different cultures, countries and backgrounds
• Know that anybody can be an artist!

Design and Technology intent:

By the time our children have finished their time at Norton we know that they will be:

• Confident in their abilities as a designer and creator.
• Knowledgeable about a range of designers and creators and famous sculptures, reflecting on the impact these have had.
• Have the capabilities to use a range of design skills such as designing, making and evaluating their work.
• Have the knowledge of how to be safe when preparing food and using saws or woodwork tools.
• Find similarities and links between their own creations and established work.

• Know the importance of designers from different cultures, countries and backgrounds.

• Be able to evaluate their own work, finding areas to improve, following the evaluative cycle.
• Have the confidence to respond to challenges as they may occur and make independent choices.
• Know that anybody can be a designer and creator!