<p>An extensive introduction into comics and superheroes, showcasing its history and origin in the Victorian era. There is opportunity to discuss the full historical context, supported with videos. Marvel and DC Comics are referenced, with opportunities to explore the origins of the space-race and its impact on the comic book. The recent explosion and fashion of superheroes is placed in a modern context too. There are suggested activities, building a character, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as, a homework.</p>

<p>A timeline of Kahlo’s life, including a summary of her early life, illness, accident and influences. Examples of her work to discuss with insights into general symbolism in art. More specific symbology in Mexican culture, which Kahlo used in her art.</p>

<p>An extensive introduction into Pop Art, showcasing its position in the Art Movement’s time-line. There is opportunity to discuss the full historical context, supported with videos. Richard Hamilton, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jean Michel Basquiat are discussed, with opportunities to explore these as projects. Pop Art is put in a modern context too, looking at DKNY’s perfume advertising campaign and exploring the work of Julian Opie. Further starting points for projects and homework suggestions are included in the PowerPoint, easily a term’s work.</p>

<p>A brief history and time-line of Ancient Greek art and a how it is replicated in modern examples. Information and examples of the differing styles of art of the period as well as, modern takes inspired by the ancient past. Examples of work are included with suggestions for project responses- these can be used at KS2 or as a starter for a unit of work at KS3. This is a high-resolution image so can be enlarged with a large-format printer.</p>

<p>A knowledge organiser to outline the formal elements in Art and Design. This may used as a laminated resource on the desk or as a poster within the room. This is high-resolution document, capable of enlarging to A0 with no reduction in quality. It contains sentence starters, key words, subject-specific terminology and examples.</p>

<p>A brief history and time-line of the art movement and a how it is related to modernism. Information about the founders, as well as, their inspiration and a summary of various techniques that can be used to recreate an example. Examples of work included. This is a high-resolution image so can be enlarged with a large-format printer.</p>

<p>A brief history and time-line of the prehistoric art. This chronology explains the timings and key moments of art throughout the ancient world. Information about the techniques, as well as, a summary of notable works that can be used as an introduction for a project on ancient artistic practice. Examples of work included. This is a high-resolution image so can be enlarged with a large-format printer.</p>

<p>Four worksheets that can be used as part of an exercise or as a full lesson activity. Ranging from drawing techniques, with examples to utilising still-life as a starting point, including a simple Photoshop technqiue to ‘zoom’ for textural pieces.</p>

<p>A brief history and time-line of Romanesque art, its style and how it led into Gothic art. Information about key characteristics of each movement, with examples of the work included. Learn how to differentiate between the two styles in art, architecture and sculpture. Reference to Gothic Literature and how it reinvents the themes seen in the Art Movement. This is a high-resolution image so can be enlarged with a large-format printer.</p>

<p>A brief history and time-line of the art movement. Information about the founders, as well as, their inspiration and a summary of various techniques that can be used to recreate an example. Examples of work included. This is a high-resolution image so can be enlarged with a large-format printer.</p>

<p>A knowledge organiser to outline how to approach a project in photography, specific things to consider and ways to develop the ideas. This may used as a laminated resource on the desk or as a poster within the room. This is high-resolution document, capable of enlarging to A0 with no reduction in quality. It contains exemplar student work, lighting guidelines and planning approaches.</p>

<p>This is an extensive SOW of 88 slides that can be used at GCSE or lower down the school- a year’s worth of activities. It examines a variety of cultures, with accurate social and historical context, before moving into African Culture in greater detail. There are several projects and videos embedded into this PowerPoint, with reference to many types of crafts and famous artists. It also examines women’s role within the culture, as well as, the artist’s role. It looks at the origins of art in Africa, as well as, the origins of Mankind. Showing Globalisation, post-colonial or primivatism’s explosion in modern concepts of art and design.</p>

<p>A simple step-by-step guide to manipulate any image into an Impressionist style.</p>

<p>A knowledge organiser that discusses the social/ historical context of pottery, along with examples and a step-by-step guide.</p>

Collage

<p>A simple step-by-step guide that uses photoshop and a digital camera.</p>

<p>Creating a Sci-fi scene using photomontage techniques. Can be used as part of a SOW or an individual lesson. Students will learn the basic principles of Photoshop and achieve a surrealistic outcome. A research task that encourages selection and imagination.</p>