Cross Curricular Links - Art and Design

D&T:

Products in design & technology are created from an initial decision to design a system, process or artefact that meets a need. Pupils will solve a series of problems during the development of the finished product. The product will have a clear end user and purpose.

Art:

The creation of a piece of art reflects the inner emotions of the individual in an aesthetic and emotional process. The finished creation could take any shape or form.

Artistic drawing may involve use of sketching to achieve tone, colour, light and shade. There may be background effects as well as foreground material. It is expressive and personal.

We use similar materials in Art and D&T:

- Paper
- Wood
- Metal
- Plastics
- Reclaimed materials
- Other resistant materials

In D&T, many artistic skills may be developed:

- Colouring
- Curling paper
- Painting
- Scrunching tissue paper
- Drawing additional objects
- Labelling