Written by a Senior exam board Moderator. The GCSE Art exam (Component 2) is almost upon us. Students will be heading off on Easter holidays and we will be left hoping that they complete their preparatory work. These advice letters might help guide them. 3 different letters provided as Word docs for complete editing freedom.

Speed up Art report writing with this fully editable and copiable resource. 15 pages of informative, supportive comments relating to Art education and KS3, 4 and 5. Suitable for writing reports for students aged 11 to 18. Enjoy absolute editing freedom with this Word document.

A Stem resource. The Global warming debate is as hot as ever! Why not engage students in the issues surrounding the debate? This document is ideal for when you are looking for an introductory lesson, an extension activity or a hassle free substitute lesson. Also suitable for Home-schooling. The document provides background information and visuals on Global Warming along with a supporting worksheet which challenges the student to expand on the information provided. Print friendly for ease of copying, this document can simply be handed out to students and requires no explanation. A great resource to have at the ready for when illness strikes and you are understaffed.

Art teachers, be prepared for the new school year with the Art Teacher Tool Kit. No nonsense resources that will help you with the day to day trials off being an Art teacher. Included are the following … The Complete Art Curriculum - This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a printable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. 101 amazing ideas for art lessons. The art and science of colour - a worksheet. Art vocabulary list for students. Art gallery visit guide. Art report comments, fully editable. Art technician duties checklist. A vision for Art education. A blank colour wheel. Clay workshop slide-show. End of project student feedback forms. Faces for inspiration. An at a glance guide to analyzing art. How to draw a tree guide. Colouring book. An art alphabet. Proportions of the human face guide. Careers in art slide-show 20 individual image slide-shows covering a massive range of themes … and more. Over a thousand pages of information, images and support to help you deliver great art! This really is the Art education deal of the year!

This Art resource makes links between art and other subject areas (architecture and medicine). Its a great resource for linking Art to science, math and technology. Included are the following. A thorough scheme of study. This includes a lesson by lesson guide, homework suggestions, materials lists and artist references A slideshow of example work produced by students Over 100 images of architecture for inspiration (PowerPoint) A slideshow of images of a human skeleton 24 skeleton grid drawing activities A flow diagram showing links between Art and other subjects and careers. Ideal as a handout.

Help students get started with their Component 2 work with these high quality photographs of crowds of people. 30 copyright free images that can be used as inspiration for drawing studies.

Cut workload and get GCSE Art students off to flying start in January with this resource. We hand out the AQA GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers in January. Support students from the start with this bundle of resources. Included are the following. External task support document for students which guides them through the development of preparatory work that fully meets the requirements of the four Assessment Objectives. A student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which highlights the need to develop ideas. Guidance on how to develop a final outcome. An example of a grade 9 sketchbook A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A fully editable letter template to parents informing them of the work that students will be undertaking and how support at home would be helpful. 10 individual images for inspiration slideshows. An art history printable. The 2019 version of this resource was a TES top download. All resources are print friendly. We hope that this dramatically reduces your workload at the start of the development phase. Also, if you would like a range of supporting images to help students, go to the following pages. [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-exam-2020-photographs-of-crowds-of-people-12229399] [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-component-2-exam-2020-movement-images-12229479]

This video introduces students to 1 Point Perspective drawing techniques through four different activities. Each activity is explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. Each activity builds upon the last. The video can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. The activities are … Using 1 Point Perspective to draw simple shapes Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a straight road Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending road Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending, undulating road Also includes a printable supporting step by step guide and perspective images for inspiration.

These videos demonstrate to students a range of drawing techniques. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lessons or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. Videos included are … Draw a face in proportion Continuous line drawing Draw a hand Draw a sphere Draw trees Zen tangle drawings Graphite transfer technique Observational drawing techniques Draw a figure in proportion Make a drawing machine! Also students and teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com

These videos show students how to use the rules of perspective to develop their drawings. 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective are all covered. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. There are 8 videos: An Introduction to 1 Point Perspective An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective An Introduction to 3 Point Perspective Draw a Winding Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a Winding, Undulating Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a House in 2 Point Perspective Draw Steps using 2 Point Perspective Draw a Countryside Scene using 1 Point Perspective

This Art video lesson shows kids how to do an observational drawing using biro pen. Suitable for all ages … even adults! A clear demonstration shows how to build up the shape and form of the object (in this case a flower) using line and then tone. The video can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. It is quite useful to have the video running on loop on the whiteboard whilst students are doing drawing exercises so that they can remind themselves of the process whenever they want. This is one of a series of video demonstrations. Why not check out our store to see more. Teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com

This resource provides a printable art activity book that leads kids through lots of different linked activities all based on the theme of Natural Forms. Activities encourage kids to research artists on the internet and respond to the work that they have produced. Drawing is a main focus of the activities and everything suggested is suitable for home study. The book has clear instructions and spaces for kids to respond. This might be a great help to parents supporting their kids during lockdown.

Are you struggling to get GCSE Art students to develop work at home during lockdown? If so, this project book will help. A step by step guide to building up a project at home. 33 pages that prompt students to research named artists, respond through appropriate media and develop ideas and concepts. It ensures that the Assessment Objectives are fully covered. The theme is “Metamorphosis”. It should really help Year 10 students progress their Component 1 work whether they follow the AQA or the EdExcel specification. Provided here as a fully editable PowerPoint so that you can amend as appropriate for your students.

Fun Halloween activities to engage kids of all ages. Here’s what’s included. 7 Halloween mask designs for colouring A 20 question Halloween themed quiz, fully illustrated and in slideshow format. Includes answers of course! 25 spooky images for inspiration … and ideal for printing and displaying in the classroom. 12 creepy monster colouring sheets … … and a printable spooky word search Enough here to keep kids amused and engaged. Ideal as a fun treat or an extension activity and the end of a lesson.

This illustrated resource provides clear facts and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). It includes where the disease originated, how it spreads, illness symptoms, how the world is responding and how to take precautions against it. There is also information about viruses and vaccines in general. This resource has been written in a child friendly manner ensuring that information is provided clearly without sensationalising or causing alarm. A worksheet is also included which challenges students to interpret information provided and build upon it. This resource is suitable for printing and using in class, or emailing out to students currently working from home. Suitable for students aged 11 to 16

This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 1 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 15 minutes run

This video demonstration shows students how to draw a building using 2 point perspective. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 3 minute run time.

This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 3 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 5 minute run time.

24 Art grid drawing worksheets for when you need a prep free sub / cover activity quickly. No prep needed, just print and hand out. Each worksheet shows a different part of the human skeleton. There is a corresponding blank grid for students to copy the image onto. Students could then add colour if they wish. Suitable for science lessons too! Easy to print. Easy to use. A great resource to have on hand when you are really busy.

With Japan in mind because of the upcoming Olympic Games, here is an 8 minute long demonstration video showing students how they can produce a Japanese Manga style drawing portrait. This activity engages students in a range of creative processes - firstly then need a photo of themselves. They are then shown how to exaggerate features and simplify shapes in the style of Manga. Then they are shown a graphite transfer process to move the image onto paper and develop an exciting background. Finally they are shown how to develop the image using ink. The video is completely self explanatory. All you need to provide is paper, pencils (or graphite sticks), felt pens and biros. Ideal as an hour long stand alone activity, or as the start to a wider project on Japanese popular culture. The video is 7 minutes long and includes a visual demonstration, a verbal explanation, images and music.