Art & Design Technology (DT)
Art and Design
At Hullavington CE Primary and Nursery School, we believe that Art and Design provides children with opportunities to express themselves creatively, explore new ideas and develop their artistic skills and confidence. Our curriculum encourages children to experiment, take creative risks and develop their own artistic style while learning to appreciate the work of others.
Throughout their time at school, children develop skills in a range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, collage and working with mixed media. They explore different materials, tools and techniques, learning how to use them with increasing skill and control. Children also study a range of artists, craftspeople and designers from different periods, cultures and backgrounds, using their work as inspiration for their own creations.
We encourage children to develop their ability to observe, reflect, evaluate and discuss artwork, using appropriate artistic vocabulary to explain their ideas and choices. Above all, we aim to nurture a love of creativity and help every child take pride in their artistic achievements.
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology (DT) encourages children to become creative problem-solvers who can design, make and evaluate products for a particular purpose. Through practical, hands-on experiences, children learn to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life challenges, developing resilience, independence and confidence along the way.
Our DT curriculum covers a range of subject-specific areas, including:
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Structures: Exploring how structures are made, their strength and stability, and designing and making products such as bridges, towers and shelters.
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Mechanisms: Investigating how different mechanisms work, including levers, sliders, wheels and axles, pulleys and gears.
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Electrical systems: Learning about simple electrical circuits and how electricity can be used to create functional products.
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Textiles: Developing skills in joining, cutting, shaping and decorating fabrics to create purposeful products.
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Cooking and Nutrition: Learning about food, where it comes from, healthy eating and developing practical food preparation and cooking skills.
Children are taught to research and develop design ideas, create annotated designs, select appropriate materials and tools, and make products that meet a specific design brief. They are encouraged to test, evaluate and improve their work, recognising that mistakes and modifications are an important part of the design process.
Through DT, we aim to develop children's curiosity about how things work and inspire them to see themselves as designers, makers and innovators.
