Mind map It is a starting point for a project you may want to create. I usually start my projects with one word ideas, and then create my own mindmaps as a way to start thinking about artists I want to introduce to students and then consider possible subthemes to that topic. This usually helps me then write a brief and a scheme of work. I just found this old mindmap on a project I didn’t deliver but it’s a nice visual starting point for anyone looking for ideas. Creating project themes from scratch can be time consuming, and so I intend to share more of these briefs that I have created in the last 12 years. This brief focuses on the theme of Perception. I have edited the brief so it is not directly linked to an exam board, it can be modified by teachers to link more directly to your own specifications and assessment criteria.

This questionnaire asks students to select a work of art (from the 4 provided) and answer questions that help them learn how to analyse a work of art focusing on the formal visual elements. This resource is free. For £2 the same resource is available with added information about each piece and a clear written and visual breakdown of how to analyse one of the works of art presented in the questionnaire. 1 page questionnaire.

This is a brief I wrote for year 9 students last year. The theme is transformation and it is a graphic design based project for the magazine Juxtapoz. This includes - Brief scenario A list of how to start the project - for students Example of a mind map to follow in the next few days.

This is a step by step guide/handout for teachers and students on how to draw a portrait using the grid method. This method can apply to any object students are working from. I created and used this handout for my Y12 Fine Art students. It was a success and something students referred to regularly. This technique is not as easy as it may seem, and although it is not as demanding as drawing from observation, this technique still challenges students to improve hand eye coordination, and teaches them a way to draw proportionately.

What is a personal investigation? This document was made for students to understand the requirements of a personal investigation. I found GCSE and A Level students found this useful as it clearly lays down the areas they will need to focus on and how to start.

This poster gives a brief history to the theory of color. Spelling has been edited to U.S spelling of Color. I have also used AI to translate this into French. It is informative and eye catching and discusses both the traditional and CMYK/ CMJN color wheels. It is formatted at A3 size but can be printed up to A2. Ce poster présente un bref historique de la théorie des couleurs. L’orthographe a été adaptée à l’orthographe américaine de Color ainsi qu’à l’orthographe française. Il est informatif et accrocheur et aborde les roues chromatiques traditionnelles et CMYK/ CMJN. Il est formaté au format A3 mais peut être imprimé au format A2.

This poster can be used as a class display or to be handed out to students for a lesson on how color is used by artists to convey message and meaning as well as emotion. Links to information presented on the poster are discreetly displayed in light grey, where information has been copied and pasted from online sources, should you wish to do some further research for your own schemes of work.

Introduction to Colour Theory These sheets can be printed out and used to learn the basic history of colour theory.

This is a one page worksheet/questionnaire that can be used in lessons to ensure your students are aware of good practice as well as health and safety protocol when lino cutting and lino printing. I have also tried to add some humour to keep students on their toes.

This worksheet is for students to apply their knowledge of colour theory by painting/colouring in the colour wheel and answering the questions below the colour wheel. I have also attached the answers to the questions should you need them. I usually ask students to use acrylics for this task. You may want to download for free, my colour theory introduction page, which teaches students the history of colour Theory. This worksheet is also part of a bundle I have created available on my profile.

This worksheet is for students to apply their knowledge of color theory by painting/coloring in the color wheel and answering the questions below the color wheel. I have also attached the answers to the questions should you need them. I usually ask students to use acrylics for this task. You may want to download for free, my color theory introduction page, which teaches students the history of color Theory. This worksheet is also part of a bundle I have created available on my profile.

This is a quick and easy way to meet healthy and safety requirements when using knives in the art room. Page 1. A visual worksheet questionnaire for students to identify safe and unsafe practice- for students. Page 2. Answers with explanations- for teachers.

This is a worksheet which takes students through the use of line in art in its many forms. It is informative and interactive and has enabled my students to develop their understanding of the integral nature of line.

This questionnaire asks students to select a work of art (from the 4 provided) and answer questions that help them learn how to analyse a work of art focusing on the formal visual elements. Page 1. Student questionnaire. Page 2. Basic information on each work of art and links to further information. Page 3. Teacher aid - Full analysis of Salman Toor’s “Bar Boy”. You may want to start this activity with a class Q&A discussion. Using the questions on page 1 to ask directed questions on their thoughts on the piece. This page gives you answers to those questions and may ignite some new ones.

This is a comprehensive 18 page literacy pack. This is a body of work that I have developed over several years of teaching which supports students at all key stages in developing their ability to analyse and evaluate their own work, and the work of others. It includes question sheets which guide and develop their thinking, alongside writing frames and word banks which improve the quality of written responses. I normally print this as a booklet that I hand to my students at the start of the year, but you can print the pages individually. Booklet includes: How to research an artist/designer What is evaluation? How to evaluate your work - generic How to evaluate a drawing How to evaluate a painting How to evaluate a copy or response Sentence starters How to analyse a work of art Word banks related to photography Word banks related to all formal visual elements Feedback is very welcome, but please be kind.

This bundle of resources can be used as a package to be delivered as a scheme of work over the course of several lessons, or each resource can be used independently as and when needed. This teaches students colour theory, and how artists use colour theory. My aim has been to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge using question sheets, to develop their understanding in relation to applying art and design skills using the colour wheel, and to learn how to communicate their knowledge and views through learning how to analyse the work of others. An exemplar analysis resource for teachers is also included. Introduction to colour theory – Basic history of colour theory. 2 Colour wheels – Traditional and CMYK worksheets Informative poster on colour groups Colour wheel questionnaire – for students to use with paint Psychology of colour - Poster How artists use colour – Poster How to Analyse colour in art worksheet x2 Exemplar analysis resource for teachers.