At Apollo Parkways Primary School, Visual Art aims to develop students’ personal expression through engagement with visual arts practices and ways of expressing, representing and communicating. Learning through Art enables students to engage critically in using creative processes and artistic practices. Through hands-on exploration, students build confidence, curiosity, imagination and enjoyment.

In Visual Art at Apollo Parkways Primary School, students are given the opportunity to explore and experiment with a variety of art materials.  There is an emphasis on encouraging students to observe their subject matter carefully and include detail to enhance the completion of their work. They are given opportunities to discuss and share their finished pieces with their peers.

A variety of materials are offered for the students to use including markers, oil pastels, terracotta clay and acrylic paint. Safe conduct and establishing procedures and routine in the art studio are also introduced from Foundation Level. Learning about visual techniques, processes and skills, and work of contemporary and past masters supports students to develop their own artworks and an understanding of the world around them.