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 10 minute video shows how to accurately draw a hand. Clear instructions are given and students are shown how to draw a series of simple shapes to slowly build up the overall hand structure. The video then shows how to add shading. A really useful art resource because students often find hands very difficult to draw. Ideal for cover lessons too!
Planning an art gallery visit with your students? This resource might just help. A student friendly guide to getting the most out of a gallery visit. A 17 page workbook that guides students through how to behave in a gallery, how to explore and analyse the artwork, how to take notes and sketch details and how to interpret the artwork in order to develop their own art once back in the classroom. Easy to print and ideal for all exam level art students.
A new year, a new term! This FULLY EDITABLE PowerPoint provides a lovely visual slide show with positive messages about friendship, family and doing your best. As it is editable, you can alter the text and images as you wish! We hope it saves you a little bit of time at the start of a busy term. Happy New Year!
A Level Art Component 2 question papers are out in February! This is a FULLY EDITABLE 14 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for A Level Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA, OCR 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. Observations, analysis, experimentation, development and review are all encouraged.
**This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department and has been developed by an experienced Head of Department and Senior Examiner. **
No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure or framework 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 the file once you download it! To do this, right click on the zipped file and choose “extract all” from the menu.
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!
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.
Need an art or science cover lesson that can be followed by a non specialist? This might do it. A nice little lesson that encourages students to explore the sculptural work of artist Luke Jerram as well as the properties of viruses. His glass sculptures recreate the complex forms of viruses like the common cold and Covid.
Once students have done some background research, they are then encouraged to start developing their own artwork based on viruses. A great way of linking art and science. The lesson plan is super easy to follow.
It’s not grade specific because all ages can explore the theme here at their own level.
The activities should keep students engaged for at least an hour. it could also be used as the starting point of a more extensive project.
This lesson plan will allow students to learn about Vincent Van Gogh and his artwork, examine his unique style, and create their own Van Gogh inspired art piece. Clear direction is given along with learning objectives, materials list, procedure, reflection, conclusion and assessment.
Additionally, a student friendly list of facts and a questions sheet are included. This lesson is planned to run for approximately one hour. Suitable for Key Stage 3.
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!
Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid.
Nice and simple!
An Art project to engage Primary school students in issues associated with cultural identity. This fun and informative resource provides four hour long lessons which challenge students to think about their own cultural identity and link it to imagery. They are then invited to explore elements of art through drawing, painting and collage. Fun activities that all students can access.
This resource includes four lesson plans, materials lists, artist references, timings and a rubric.
Also included is a 15 minute demonstration video showing how an exciting drawing can be developed around a cultural image.
Are you looking for an effective, fully editable Art curriculum plan? This might help. A curriculum plan suitable for secondary school, years 7 to 13, along with an accompanying rationale and implementation plan.
Both documents are provided in Word, so that you can modify as required.
A clear GCSE Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 11 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives.
Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track.
Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content!
Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.
The Israel - Palestine conflict is complex. Here is a clear information booklet for students. It provides balanced, factual information in a simple, easy to understand format.
Key historic events and political figures are covered.
Also includes an explanation of the issues surrounding the Gaza Strip.
A question sheet at the end of the document tests for understanding. There is also a coloring activity which invites students to add color to the flags of Israel and Palestine.
Please note that no political opinion is included here. It is absolutely fact based.
A great little Halloween art activity. An easy to print paper skull template in the style of the Mexican Day of the Dead Candy Skulls.
Students can add their own designs and colour, cut out and fold into the skull shape.
Decorate your classroom with them and make links to mexican culture.
Would you like an art scheme of work that focusses on the huge range of fantastic art related careers that are available? Here it is. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students, to encourage them to continue with art education through GCSE and A level.
Included is a thorough seven lesson scheme of work, a rubric, a feedback sheet and a very exciting introductory video!
Provided as Word documents for complete editing freedom. The download is a zip folder, so don’t forget to unzip!
Dowloaded over 5000 times last Christmas. Updated for 2023. Treat kids to this great big Christmas Quiz.
40 cool questions suitable for students aged 11 to 16. Provided as a printable doc and also as a PDF slideshow with festive backgrounds.
Also includes a bonus visual round - 10 zoomed in seasonal images for students to guess.
Also includes bonus content … Christmas grid drawings, cracker making templates and much more!
We hope you and your students have a wonderful festive season! Merry Christmas!
