MCPA ኣካል ናይ ዓባይ ማንቸስተር ኣካዳሚስ ትራስት እዩ።

My name is Mrs Stobinski and I am the Art and DT lead at MCPA. My minor at university was in Art History and art holds a special place in my life. I love that art is an entirely inclusive subject that children from any background or need can access in their own way. Art gives children the opportunity to observe the world around them more closely and create something entirely unique to them. Design and Technology enables children to draw on their maths, science and computing skills whilst learning practical skills, which offers opportunities to celebrate creative minds.

 

British Values

Promoting social and ethnic harmony and awareness of British values is a moral imperative for schools and Creative Arts has a significant contribution to make to this. 

 

Democracy - receiving and giving feedback to their peers. 

 

Rule of Law - rules in lessons to make a happy, safe and secure environment to work in.

 

Respect and Tolerance - embracing the diversity of artists and designers. 

Individual Liberty - Being able to safely and confidently express yourself in lessons.

 

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Cultural Capital

Children may demonstrate an understanding of healthy behaviours in relation to lifestyle and food choices. Children may show an understanding of their own culturally significant foods and be able to contrast this with differing socially significant dishes. Children may be able to talk about the variation in the availability of food, and how food can reflect the economic and social structure of the culture surrounding it, both in modern times and historically.

 

In Art, the children have the opportunity to visit the Lowry Art Gallery. 

 

SMSC 

Moral - Pupils are encouraged to show compassion when assessing the work of others. Understanding how their comments can build up or destroy another’s self belief. Displays around the school and in classrooms show a variety of different art work from age groups and abilities. This promotes children to be positive about their work and increases self esteem.

Social -Art and Design frequently requires all pupils to work in pairs, groups or teams. Pupils often work collaboratively requiring cooperation and communication linking to the values of trust, compassion and service. There are also social aspects in Art from visiting various places such as Art Galleries

 

Cultural - Islamic art, Roman mosaics, Indian Madhubani paintings.

 

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Personal Development

At MCPA, we believe that every child is an artist, and we are committed to nurturing and developing their creativity. Our teaching places emphasis on building strong foundational skills, enabling pupils to express themselves confidently while ensuring that their experience of art remains engaging, dynamic, and inspiring.

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Through our Art and Design Technology curriculum, children are encouraged to explore a wide variety of materials, techniques, and processes including painting, printing, sculpture, textiles, and more. These experiences stimulate the senses and support the development of cognitive, social-emotional, and multisensory skills. As pupils progress, these subjects continue to promote brain development, creativity, mastery, and self-esteem.

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We take pride in celebrating individuality, recognising that no two artworks are the same, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to discover and develop their strengths. Art provides a unique avenue for personal expression and discovery, while also enhancing fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, problem-solving abilities, lateral thinking, and critical analysis.

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Art and Design Technology at MCPA go beyond creativity; they provide pupils with valuable knowledge and skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, structures, mechanisms, electrical control, and the use of diverse materials, including food technology. These subjects encourage children not only to create but also to think critically about the world around them, preparing them to approach challenges with imagination, confidence, and curiosity.

 

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Trips and Enrichment

• ESA Art club gives children a  further opportunity to work on their artistic skills and showcase a piece of work at the end. 

• MCPA has its very own Art Gallery which is updated each half term with children’s final pieces of work/ end products.  

• Yr 2 go on a trip to The Lowry Art Gallery to consolidate their art unit on Lowry.