We are artists

We are learning. We are growing. We are Falkland.

At Falkland, we firmly believe that ‘every child is an artist’ and therefore should be given the opportunity to be inspired by great artists and to learn the skills they need to express themselves creatively. Whilst doing this, we want children to learn about the key skills associated with drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking and digital art. We believe it is important that children are taught the correct vocabulary to describe, respond, evaluate and criticise their own work and that of the artist they are studying.

Each year, children will study a diverse range of artists which should provide them with the inspiration to express themselves creatively. Each unit of work will include a focus on improving specific art skills, knowledge about an artist and art movement and a final piece of art work. Through our robust Art and Design Curriculum, our aim is to enable our pupils to leave our school with a keen interest in Art. We aim to prepare them to express themselves creatively and to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in studying Art and Design in secondary school and beyond.