Art
Our Statement of Intent
At English Martyrs’ the Arts encompass a wide range of subject areas and disciplines including Drawing, Painting, Printing, Sculpture, textile art, collage and use of IT in art. Arts at our school means providing our pupils not only with the opportunity to learn about and participate in each of these areas, but also providing them with the platform from which to be creative, to express themselves, find success and share these experiences, talents and abilities through performance. In addition to taught art lessons, Art is woven throughout our other subjects and opportunity for artistic expression are regularly provided within: RE work and celebrations of other faiths and cultures; English lessons through study of illustration and cover art; national and local events such as Armistice Day, Anti-bullying week and Cultural festivals. We are currently exploring opportunities to celebrate the life and work of Dame Laura Knight, an artist born in Long Eaton who was among the most successful and popular painters in Britain and became the first woman elected to full membership of the Royal Academy. We are also developing links with Cresswell Crags museum to explore the ancient cave engravings made there. Through these connections, we aim to broaden and strengthen our children’s artistic and cultural awareness.
In line with the National Curriculum (2014), English Martyrs’ ensures that our high-quality art and design education engages, inspires and challenges our pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As they progress, they are able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
