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.
This seven minute long video provides clear demonstrations of 1 point, 2 point and 3 point (aerial) perspective.
A great resource to clearly show students how to build up three dimensional drawings using guide lines. Really useful not only as an initial demo, but also to play on loop whilst students work, so that they can glance up and remind themselves of the techniques.
This video resource has no narration - it is designed as visual support which the teacher can talk over the top of if necessary, however that is not necessary because it is self explanatory. The visuals are accompanied by background music.
This six minute long video provides clear demonstrations of how to draw steps in perspective. Two drawing demos show steps being drawn first from the front and then from an angle.
A great resource to clearly show students how to build up three dimensional drawings using guide lines. Really useful not only as an initial demo, but also to play on loop whilst students work, so that they can glance up and remind themselves of the techniques.
This video resource has no narration - it is designed as visual support which the teacher can talk over the top of if necessary, however that is not necessary because it is self explanatory. The visuals are accompanied by background music.
Four linked art lessons exploring the human form and its depiction through art. Students are introduced to the work of Henry Moore and Alberto Giacometti and are shown how to analyse artwork.
They are then shown how to draw the human form and then develop wire sculptures.
Each of the four lessons provides clear, step by step guidance for the teacher, differentiation, links to other subjects, materials list and also a printable support sheet for students.
Fully illustrated. We hope that you find this resource easy to use, informative and fun!
This 7 minute video lesson demonstrates to students how they can take a significant image linked to their own cultural identity and develop an exciting piece of artwork from it. The commentary discusses how an individual’s cultural identity is completely personal to them, and can include their nationality, heritage, preferences and interests.
The art activity develops drawing skills and encourages consideration of pattern, shape and colour.
Ideal for students aged 11 to 18.
This is a five lesson art unit focusing on Abstract Expressionism and Action Art. Five exciting lessons that lead students through a range of expressive ways of working including gestural drawing and expressive use of paint.
Each lesson includes a clear explanation of the activities, links to artists, materials list, timing, extension activity and assessment.
At an introductory offer of $10.00 (Usual price $20.00), Start Art presents The Complete Middle School Art Curriculum
The best selling UK Art book has been amended and updated for US Middle School education. 37 linked lesson plans, each providing a lesson outline, differentiation, resources, cross curricular links and a student friendly information sheet.
Lessons offer students a carefully considered balance of techniques, contextual links and fun.
This resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art, Senior Art Examiner and professional artist.
This visual resource comprises 8 individual slideshows covering the topics of fish, hands, sky, trees, water, faces, patterns in nature and perspective. The aim is to provide inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
A complete set of Art schemes of work for Key Stage 3 and 4. Each scheme provides a lesson by lesson plan, health and safety information, differentiation, homework, materials list and clear aims and objectives. Completely Ofsted ready.
Themes covered are:
KS3
Landscapes
Architecture
Found objects
Colour theory
Conceptual art
Drawing styles
Figure drawing and sculpture
Masks
Monochrome
Portraits
KS4
Natural Forms
Man-made structures
Updated for 2017-18. A comprehensive, fully editable student handbook providing information on expectations, levels, aims and objectives, required equipment and more. An invaluable resource for all KS3 Art students.
Art resource by Start Creative Resources.
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 guide takes Natural Forms as a subject matter.
This support guide for AQA GCSE Art provides students with clear guidance on how to raise achievement. Help your students secure 8 or 9 with this guide. Concise student friendly descriptions of the key characteristics and mindset of a high achieving student. Ideal for pasting into student sketchbooks as a constant reminder. Also includes a student friendly step by step guide to developing a sketchbook and A* graded sketchbook exemplar material.
A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking 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. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology for fully covering the Assessment Objectives.
Over 30 instructional slides.
This resource offers 10 individual photographic slideshows of images associated with the natural world (Over 300 images in total). Themes covered are Hands, Natural Textures, Sky, Trees, Water, Patterns in the Environment, Birds, Fish, Flowers and Fungi.
A useful cross curricular resource suitable for use with all ages.
A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook.
This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation.
An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of GCSE Art.
This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme.
This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art and Senior Art Moderator.
Over 30 instructional slides.
Suitable for AQA GCSE Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design and Fine Art) Do you want your GCSE Art students to continue developing their artwork over the lengthy summer holiday? If so, this will help. A workbook that leads students through the development of a set of work based on the theme of “Metamorphosis”.
The resource provides clear explanation of the Assessment Objectives, before then prompting students to produce artwork and research in a thorough, connected way. I have used this with my students for years, and some often come back from their holiday having produced a whole set of work towards Component 1.
It is provided here as a Word document for complete editing freedom so that you can tailor it to your students needs.
Print friendly. 35 pages.
Suitable for AQA GCSE Art and Design (Art, Craft and Design and Fine Art) Do you want your GCSE Art students to continue developing their artwork over the lengthy summer holiday? If so, this will help. A workbook that leads students through the development of a set of work based on the theme of "Natural Forms
The resource provides clear explanation of the Assessment Objectives, before then prompting students to produce artwork and research in a thorough, connected way. I have used this with my students for years, and some often come back from their holiday having produced a whole set of work towards Component 1.
It is provided here as a Word document for complete editing freedom so that you can tailor it to your students needs.
Print friendly. 35 pages.
Elevate your middle school art curriculum with this all-inclusive bundle of meticulously crafted rubrics designed to assess and guide students through a diverse spectrum of artistic mediums and assignments. This extensive collection comprises a wide array of rubrics, each tailored to evaluate and foster growth in specific art forms commonly explored in middle school art classrooms. It’s also FULLY EDITABLE!
Included Rubrics
Pencil Drawing Rubric
Ink Drawing Rubric
Watercolor Painting Rubric
Acrylic Painting Rubric
Oil Painting Rubric
Lino Printing Rubric
Collagraph Printing Rubric
Monoprinting Rubric
Clay Sculpture Rubric
Papier-Mâché Sculpture Rubric
Modroc Construction Rubric
Wire Sculpting Rubric
Batik Rubric
Collage Rubric
Digital Photography Rubric
Sewing Rubric
Card Construction Art Rubric
Batik Rubric
Lino Printing Rubric
Research Essay Rubric
Why Choose This Bundle:
Transform your art program with a comprehensive suite of rubrics covering a vast range of artistic mediums and assignments. Each rubric is meticulously designed to provide a thorough evaluation and guidance for students’ artistic growth in the middle school classroom. Adapt these rubrics to your curriculum goals, providing a clear roadmap for students’ artistic exploration and growth.
This comprehensive bundle equips teachers with a versatile set of rubrics to effectively assess and nurture students’ creativity and skills across various art forms in the middle school art classroom.
This handbook for staff and students provides a clear rationale for the teaching of the new A level Art specification. Suitable for use with both AQA and EdExcel courses. Information provided includes a breakdown of a two year course, aims of the course, expectations and much more. It is provided as a Word document for easy editing.
This resource provides visual inspiration for the development of seascape paintings. A wide range of photographs show the textures, colours and movement of rough seas. The slideshow then shows a range of paintings produced using a variety of techniques. each painting includes an explanation of how it was produced. All paintings were produced by the author, Mael Matthews.
This resource could provide inspiration for students of all ages. The main message is that where painting is concerned, the only rule is that there are no rules!
The resource also includes Mael's Twitter handle and he is happy to answer all direct questions about the paintings in this resource.
Happy painting!
Why not introduce your students to the world of landscape art with this thorough set of art lessons. Three lessons that lead students through a wide variety of techniques and processes that culminate in the production of a cool landscape painting.
Firstly, students are encouraged to explore dramatic landscape paintings by famous artists such as JWM Turner. Then they develop their own dramatic landscapes through sketch work and collage. Finally, they develop their best idea through the use of painting techniques.
Each lesson plan has clear, step by step guidance for teachers, differentiation, materials list, homework, illustrations, links to other subjects and an really useful printable student guide to support learning.
Also included is a fantastic slideshow of high quality landscape photos for inspiration.
taking into account time for making, this project will fill the majority of a semester.
This set of lesson has been tried and tested in one of the top Grammar Schools in the UK, and all feedback from parents and students has been amazing!