Art & Design

‘Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.’ Pablo Picasso

We believe that all pupils, whatever their background or need, should have the knowledge, skills and confidence to experience the joy of being able to express themselves through Art.  They should have a good knowledge of the global world of artists from all communities.  Through Art, our children will have the opportunity to demonstrate their God given talents.  We will celebrate the creativity that comes from their faith and belief. 

The essential characteristics of being an artist at Lady Katherine Leveson:

• The ability to use visual language skillfully and convincingly (for example, line, shape, pattern, colour, texture, form) to express emotions, interpret observations, 

convey insights and accentuate their individuality.

• The ability to communicate fluently in visual and tactile form.

• The ability to draw confidently and adventurously from observation, memory and imagination.

• The ability to explore and invent marks, develop and deconstruct ideas and communicate perceptively and powerfully through purposeful drawing in 2D, 3D or 

digital media.

• An impressive knowledge and understanding of other artists, craftmakers and designers.

• The ability to think and act like creative practitioners by using their knowledge and understanding to inform, inspire and interpret ideas, observations and feelings.

• Independence, initiative and originality which they can use to develop their creativity.

• The ability to select and use materials, processes and techniques skillfully and inventively to realise intentions and capitalise on the unexpected.

• The ability to reflect on, analyse and critically evaluate their own work and that of others.

• A passion for and a commitment to the subject.