Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below.
Presentation of work
Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images
Producing initial observational drawings
Taking supporting photographs
Annotating intelligently
Producing thorough artist studies
Exploring media, material and techniques
Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations
Deciding on and producing a final outcome
15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR.
Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.
Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.
We will be handing out GCSE Art Component 2 question papers in January. This is a FULLY EDITABLE 12 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for GCSE Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA and Edexcel. As it is fully editable it is suitable for use with ALL TITLES; Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design. This fully illustrated guide leads the student through the stages of development of a thorough set of work that meets the requirements of the assessment objectives. Drawing in all its forms is strongly encouraged, as drawing underpins all other work, no matter which Title is being followed.
This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department. No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure that works irrespective of the starting point. Potentially, this could be used as an outline for the development of Component 1 too!
Also includes an editable planning sheet to help students organise themselves right from the start.
This resource is provided as a Word doc so that you can edit it to meet your needs. For instance, tailor it to your exam board and deadline dates, or add your own images and artist references. We hope it helps!
**P.S, be sure to unzip (extract) the file once downloaded. To do this, simply right click on the file and choose “Extract all” from the menu. You will then have a fully editable resource. **The zipped download system is set by TES, by the way, authors have no choice in the matter. It is to speed up the download process.
Moving from DT Textiles to Art Textiles? This 38 page resource guides GCSE Art Textiles students through a component of work. The theme here is Natural Forms and students are encouraged to collect primary source evidence before using a wide range of textiles related techniques in the development of their work. The support document ensures that students address the four Assessment Objectives and are reflective in the way that they progress their work. Students can either use the resource as a work book, adding information to it, or use it as a guide which they (and the teacher) can expand upon.
This is a useful support document for DT textiles teachers who have suddenly found themselves having to deliver Art Textiles because DT textiles has been scrapped! Also a great STEAM resource.
AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents.
Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points.
No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning.
Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.
Brighten your Art room with this eye catching poster outlining Art Room rules. Provided as a jpeg for printing at various sizes or even inserting into documents.
A level Art. A support document for A Level Art students to help them decide on a theme or topic for Component 1. Suitable for Art and Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles and 3D Design. Component 1 is a Personal Investigation and it is important that they choose a starting point that is gong to keep their interest and allow them to clearly meet the Assessment Objectives. This resource provides example starting points, reminds students about the Assessment Objectives and offers a structured approach to getting started with Component 1. Also included is a student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which will help them ensure that they are meeting them through their preparatory work. Written with the AQA specification in mind, but equally suited to EdExcel.
This resource provides a clear guide for Art teachers. A fully editable resource which outlines a rationale for the following areas:
• Vision
• Development Plan
• Departmental marking policy
• Schemes of work
• Health and safety
• National Curriculum
• Classroom management
• Internal departmental review
• Whole school involvement
• External involvement
• Miscellaneous information
This resource can be quickly amended to suit your department's particular needs.
A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This resource also provides a step by step approach to GCSE Art for teachers - ideal for new teachers.
A photocopiable resource with over 30 instructional slides. The Theme for this guide is "Natural Forms"
Information sheets covering colour theory. A printable resource providing colour wheel, colour images, definitions of colour related terms and a blank colour wheel for students to work with. Accessible information for both student and teacher.
This "at a glance" resource provides students with art history information. A useful support document, enabling students to see when key art events occurred.
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Get your A level Art course up and running with this bundle of resources. Included are the following.
A thorough 2 year course structure written by an experienced Head of department and examiner.
A step by step sketchbook guide for students.
Report comments - fully editable.
A slideshow explaining the importance of ideas in relation to the Assessment Objectives.
A slideshow of links to careers.
These resources are for the AQA A level Art courses.
We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way.
The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives.
It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time.
Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit.
This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles.
Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation.
Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.
Life long Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. Unlock Creativity with our Visual Art Curriculum: Comprehensive Units, Engaging Lessons, Detailed Plans, Exceptional Support, and Exclusive Video Demos!
Make ART meaningful with this fun art curriculum. Updated for 2024. This art curriculum bundle pack includes lessons, worksheets, projects, visuals, videos and a lot more to fill every single day of a school year. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media and much more. Simple to follow.
Back to School Art Curriculum. Updated for 2023 -24 school year. A whole year of Art units and lessons! Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, photography and more. Here’s what people say “Very VERY comprehensive – I like the concise, student-friendly one pagers especially.”
“This curriculum is worded beautifully and the lesson progression is excellent. I love it! Thank you”
We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 1000 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 120 video demonstrations and a fully editable Metacognition statement. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help!
Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work.
Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again!
P.S. Don’t forget to unzip the file once downloaded!
A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.
Here is a fantastic art lesson exploring RELIEF ARTWORK. Ideal for KS3 students.
This lesson is one of 38 lessons in a series that aims to take the effort and planning out of art teaching.
Each lesson includes a clear explanation of activities for the teacher, a materials list, health and safety guidance, illustrations, home study suggestions, cross curricular links and a fantastic, print friendly student support sheet to ensure that everyone understands the aims of the lesson.
Why not check out all the other lessons in the series? Collectively they provide a whole year of art education!
Here is a list of the lessons in the series. Check them out in our shop!
Lesson 1 Tone
Lesson 2 Observation
Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction
Lesson 4 Relief
Lesson 5 Portraiture
Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2
Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3
Lesson 8 Clay
Lesson 9 Clay part 2
Lesson 10 Clay part 3
Lesson 11 Color
Lesson 12 Color part 2
Lesson 13 Color part 3
Lesson 14 Three dimensional
Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2
Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3
Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4
Lesson 18 Human figure
Lesson 19 Human figure part 2
Lesson 20 Human figure part 3
Lesson 21 Human figure part 4
Lesson 22 Architecture
Lesson 23 Architecture part 2
Lesson 24 Architecture part 3
Lesson 25 Architecture part 4
Lesson 26 Color abstraction
Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2
Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3
Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4
Lesson 30 Masks
Lesson 31 Masks part 2
Lesson 32 Masks part 3
Lesson 33 Masks part 4
Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes
Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2
Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3
Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes
Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2
GDPR regulations have resulted in schools having to tighten data regulations. One area that Art departments must be aware of is the taking of photographs and their use within student work. It is no longer good enough to have a cover all photography agreement form, things are now far more specific.
This resource provides a clear, sensible GDPR policy for Art departments. This policy will ensure that your department is covered with regard to collection and use of photographs of students and staff.
Meaningful, fun KS3 art curriculum. This art curriculum bundle pack includes lessons, worksheets, projects, visuals, videos and a lot more to fill every single day of a school year. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media and much more. Simple to follow.
Back to School Art Curriculum. Updated for 2023 -24 school year. A whole year of Art units and lessons! Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, photography and more. Here’s what people say “Very VERY comprehensive – I like the concise, student-friendly one pagers especially.”
“This curriculum is worded beautifully and the lesson progression is excellent. I love it! Thank you”
We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 400 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 120 video demonstrations and a fully editable Metacognition statement. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help!
Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work.
Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again!
Video demonstrations cover drawing techniques, painting, sculpture, photography, use of Adobe Photoshop, printing … and so much more. Over 70 videos in total!
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A fully editable handbook for AS and A level Art students providing up to date information on the new AQA specification as well as clear guidance regarding expectations, deadlines and preparing portfolios. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here
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A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This is a sample of the resource. The full resource can be purchased in the TES “premium” section by clicking here
If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here
… and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here
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