Our Mission Statement

"Teach the children with all the kindness and gentleness possible"
Marie Madeleine 1837

Art and Design

At FCJ, art and design provides children with skills to develop their creativity and imagination at all ages. We encourage children to have a love of art through an extensive range of topics, developing ideas and mastering techniques. The staff at FCJ work hard to create confident, independent artists who can articulate and value their own creative journeys, not only at FCJ but in their secondary school and beyond.

 

We are very lucky to have our own Art and Craft studio to allow the children to reach their full potential using skills they have learnt. We have a large range of quality resources which helps them to produce work of a high standard. 

Another important aspect of the art and design curriculum is learning about the work of a range of artists and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work. The appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts enrich all our lives. 

Art at FCJ is valued by all children and staff as it provides a variety of experiences by understanding and responding to the world. The children learn a range of skills using colour, texture, form and pattern to create different pieces of work. They focus on the processes of planning, designing, creating and evaluating their work so it can document each section of their learning journey.