An artist from the Three Rivers Federation will:

• to be able to see the beauty and wonder of the world around them
• be able to create art with confidence, skill and understanding.
• have a lifelong love of art and design
• discuss the things they enjoy in the art they explore and recommend artists and designers to others
• learn about a wide range of artists and techniques they used
• be able to apply the skills and techniques they have learnt in art and design to enable them explore and express their imaginations
• be exposed to high quality art from a variety of cultures and in a range of different styles and formats
• be open to trying new styles and techniques to improve their own experiences of art.

A Designer from the Three Rivers Federation will:

• know that design embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity.
• have the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own craft sand designs.
• be able to think critically and develop a rigorous understanding of design.
• know how design reflects and shapes our history, and contributes to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
• evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work.
• be able to learn to think and intervene creatively to solve problems both as individuals and as members of a team.