This set of lessons is a 1-2 week KS3 (11-14) plan on the artist John Kenn Mortensen, as part of the theme ‘Creatures and Characters.’ Originally taught over 2 x 50 minute lessons, it could easily be shortened to one lesson with additional homework. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lesson 1 Students are required to discuss what types of nightmares scare children and then devise a scene by sketching out characters and ideas. Lesson 2 Create a nightmare scene, in the style of Mortensen, on to a post-it-note / sticky note. You could also draw a post-it-note sized shape in to sketch books, but I found that students really loved drawing on to sticky notes. Equipment needed: post it’s, pencil, black biro or fine liner. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Each lesson starts with an introduction slide to add your own information about what was previously completed and the content of todays lesson, as well as blank learning objectives section on each slide. This task could be turned in to a homework if only one lesson is spent on designing. 11 Slide Powerpoint with a starter and plenary activity. Adaptable slides for you to add your own learning objectives, different images etc. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 4.1.24 This lesson has been updated to include starter activity print outs and clearer instructions on some of the slides +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This lesson plan is part of a bundle that can be purchased on the theme ‘Creatures and Characters’ covering three terms worth of projects. All lessons have the same powerpoint theme for continuity and total the equivalent of 3 half terms worth of lessons. Download the full bundle +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Don’t forget to download your free digital teacher bullet journal sample

This resource is a water colour or ink based lesson plan on the artist Emma Larrson aimed at KS3 students. It can be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of the theme of ‘Creatures and Characters.’ Lessons were planned across 1-2 50 minute sessions and the Power point includes 16 Slides. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Students are required to use water colour or an ink wash to create a character in the style of Emma Larrson’s water colour characters. Slides: Introduction to Emma Larrson and her artwork Discussion slide about her water colour work Demonstration video Exemplar Painting task Exemplar Slide Student Examples Lesson 2: Starter Activity Second stage of enhancing your work Each lesson starts with a introduction slide to add what you did in the previous lesson and what you will do in todays lesson. There is also a link to an inserted ‘How to’ video on creating a water colour wash character, with background music and text that I recorded myself. 4.1.24 This lesson plan has been updated to include more starters and plenaries and some slide notes with directions and/or ideas. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This lesson plan is part of a bundle that can be purchased on the theme ‘Creatures and Characters’ covering three terms worth of projects. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Don’t forget to download your free sample digital bullet journal

This set of art lessons focuses on the artist Tim Burton, under the umbrella theme of ‘Creatures and Characters.’ Originally taught over 4 x 50 minute lessons. It is aimed at KS3 students (11-14) The lesson plans explore the more Gothic artwork creations of Tim Burton. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lesson 1 & 2 Students are to create a title page using ‘Creepy’ typography. Can be completed in 1-2 lessons supplemented with homework if needed. Lessons 2-4 A focus on understanding the characteristics and features of Tim Burton’s work. Student’s are required to create a charcoal and chalk self portrait in the style of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride characters. Each lesson starts with an introduction slide to add what you did in the previous lesson and what you will do in todays lesson. There is also a link to a ‘You Tube’ Tim Burton film trailer, as well a ‘How-To’ video, on creating portraits in the style of Tim Burton, with creepy background music and text that I recorded myself. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 34 Powerpoint slides in total with some starter and plenary activities. Adaptable slides for you to add your own learning objectives, different images etc. This lesson plan was updated on 2/1/24 - It includes a refresh of the slide deck, clearer explanations and it now includes print outs of the starter activities, lesson handouts, as well as clearer instructions on how to set up this lesson, as notes under some of the slides. This lesson plan is part of a bundle that can be purchased on the theme ‘Creatures and Characters’ covering three terms worth of projects. All lessons have the same powerpoint theme for continuity and total the equivalent of 3 half terms worth of lessons. (Please note this bundle is currently being updated and will be back soon!) Download the full bundle +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback.

This resource is part of a wider set of art lesson plans under the umbrella of ‘Creatures and Characters.’ This set of lessons focuses on the artist Buff Monster and graffiti themes. It is aimed at KS3 students. The block of lessons explores typography and graffiti with the learning objective of creating an effective research page. There are enough slides for a 4-6 week project but it could be adapted for more or less. There are 44 Power point slides in total with starter and plenary activities as well as a homework. The Power point slides are adaptable for you to add your own learning objectives, different images etc. Each lesson starts with a introduction slide to add what you did in the previous lesson and what you will do in today’s lesson. There is a research task for students to complete using a resource from Twinkl with some interview the artist type questions. I haven’t added this as this isn’t my resource, but it was used to help students research more effectively so that they could complete an effective Buff Monster research page. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you’d like to see what other lesson plans re available as part of the Creatures and Characters scheme of work then the whole set can be purchased as a bundle +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Sign up to my newsletter at my website for resource updates and a free digital bullet journal style planner.

This resource is a 4 week lesson plan based on the artist Paride Bertolin. It is aimed at KS3 (11-14) students. This block of lessons could be extended or shortened, depending on how long you want to spend on each section. Each part of the lesson plan is based on a 50 minute lesson. This is part of a wider scheme of learning under the umbrella title of ‘Creatures & Characters.’ 31 Power Point Slides include: ‘Do it now tasks’ and plenaries as well as lessons on sketching in the style of Bertolin and creating your own Bertolin inspired monster. Included are two video sections. The first on Bertolin’s sketchbook as well as a recorded video of how I created ink monsters using coloured pens and water. Each lesson starts with an introduction slide to add your own information about what was previously completed and today’s lesson, as well as blank learning objectives section on each slide and keywords. This lesson plan was updated on 1/1/24 - It includes a refresh of the slide deck and it now includes print outs of the starter activities as well as clearer instructions on how to set up this lesson as notes under some of the slides. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This lesson plan is part of a bundle that can be purchased on the theme ‘Creatures and Characters’ covering three terms worth of projects. All lessons have the same powerpoint theme for continuity and total the equivalent of 3 half terms worth of lessons. (Please note this bundle is currently being updated and will be back soon!) [Download the full bundle]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/creatures-and-characters-ks3-art-lesson-plan-bundle-12924948) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback.

In this lesson students are to design a title page in their sketchbook using the theme of creatures and characters. They are to create their own monster typography. It is aimed at KS3 (11-14) students. This lesson plan could span over two lessons and has slides to accommodate this. It could also be made shorter my implementing a homework task. Each new lesson starts with an introduction slide where you can add key words, what you completed last lesson and what you plan to teach in this lesson. There is also a ‘do it now task’ slide, and a plenaries where applicable. The slides are adaptable to add your own learning objectives and learning resources. This set also includes a homework slide. This download includes 16 Power Point Slides This resource can be purchased as part of a three term creatures and characters project. If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Sign up to my newsletter at my website for resource updates and a free digital bullet journal style planner.

This resource combines two A3 worksheets exploring the artist Kurt Jackson. It is suitable for KS3 or KS4 students. The worksheets use the work of Kurt Jackson to explore tone, shade, contrast and chiaroscuro. Students are required to complete a tonal value scale using the boxes at the bottom of the page. I have recently updated the download to combine the two versions of this worksheet together. The activity task remains the same, but the first sheet provides information on the artist and the second requires students to research the artist using four prompt questions. This download is perfect as a starting point for exploring the work of Kurt Jackson, explaining tonal range or as a cover lesson resource. It was originally designed by myself for a demo lesson for one of my PGCE training interviews. Can be printed as A3 or A4. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ You might also find this resource on artist research a useful compliment If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Sign up to my newsletter at my website for resource updates and a free digital bullet journal style planner.

This weekly art task planner is aimed at students working towards any art based qualification where a final piece or exam based project is required. This resource could also be used for DT or Photography projects. I created this resource when I was completing my Art Foundation and I needed to track my progress and keep a log of what I needed to complete each week. I then adapted this template to use within my own teaching of GCSE Y10 and Y11 classes as well as A Level art. It really helped students to focus on how much time they had left as well as what they needed to complete each week. I found a daily timetable too complicated and preferred to plan out what I could achieve each week, but this download includes a daily and a weekly printable template. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Your PDF download comes with two versions: A Weekly Calendar starting from Jan 24 to Jun 24 and has 7 Days per page (25 pages in total) for students who like to plan daily. And… A Six Week Calendar with 6 weeks per page, Starting Jan 24 - Jun 24 (5 pages in total) for students who like to plan in less detail and have a termly over view. A4 size to print Can be enlarged to A3 to allow room for writing. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ If you find my resources useful, then please leave me some feedback. Sign up to my newsletter at my website for resource updates and a free digital bullet journal style planner.