--- title: "Art" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/curriculum/art" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Art At St Matthew’s CE Primary Academy, we believe that Art contributes to the emotional and creative development of our children. Art will enable pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to express their individual interests and ideas. The National Curriculum states that Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. We aim to make Art engaging, inspiring and challenging to equip children with the knowledge and skills needed to invent and create their own Artwork. We also aim to create critical thinkers where children understand how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. ### Art & Design Policy Art & Design Policy 117 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Art_and_Design_Policy_Autumn_2024.docx.pdf) ### Art Intent, Implementation and Impact Art Intent, Implementation and Impact 264 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Art_and_Design_Intent,_Implementation_Impact(1).pdf) ### Art Overview Art Overview 524 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Art_-_Design_Overview_24-25_new(1).pdf) ### Art Progression Map Art Progression Map 335 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Art_Curriculum_Progression_Map_(1).pdf) ## Colour Mixing - Year 1 Year 1 have been exploring the use of colour and how to mix colours together to create new ones! They have had lots of fun and learnt a lot in their art lessons. We can't wait to see what they do next. ## **Islamic Art - Year 5** This half term Year 5 have been studying architecture and geometric shapes in their art unit. They decided to observe Islamic buildings and created some sketches based upon them. The children moved on from this to observe the work of Hundertwasser and create and design a palace for a sultan based upon his style of work. ### Key Information - [Ofsted and SIAMS Reports](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/ofsted) - [Academy Results](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/academy-results) - [Policies](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Sports Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/sports-premium) - [SEND](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/send) - [Governance](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors) - [Safeguarding ](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/key-information/safeguarding) - [COVID Catch-Up Premium](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/catch-up-premium-plan) - [Attendance](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/parents/attendance) - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)