Worksheet with prompts on how to read and analyse any piece of design work. Perfect for analysis of work at GCSE Graphic Design.

A worksheet guiding students through an observational drawing of an art room object or equipment before applying the style of designer Evan Weselmann to create a retro inspired Art Dept. character.

A full GCSE Graphic Communication project, guiding students through the creation of a retro mascot character using food and drink as a starting point. The project then has the choice of 5 briefs which students may select to build their project in a more personal manner. The scheme covers drawing and photography but does rely on access to Photoshop to complete most tasks.

A project exploring Matisse’s works and his cut out style. Students link his technique to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic games, creating a contemporary minimal sports poster. Extending the technique, students progress onto the work of Bernardo Henning, who has influences of Matisse’s shapes and mark making within his designs. The project can be completed by hand, or digitally using Photoshop.

Set of 3 “There’s More to Art Than Meets the Eye” posters, offering future career prospects and transferable skills. The middle poster offers a quote from a Surgical Professor, encouraging the use of dexterity through studying art.

Easy to follow instructions for students to recap and learn the very basic Photoshop functions to move work within a file. Sheet covers: moving objects. making objects bigger / smaller. rotate an object. Simple shape placement tasks can be carried out from these basic instructions.

Worksheet introducing students to the work of Lucy Stephen, who creates city themed designs inside a typography letter shape. The resource also includes an A-Z sheet. Simply crop the letter you wish students to complete and print out A5 for the class to complete. Example also attached using this method with B for Birmingham!

Art & Design and Graphic Design cover lesson worksheet. Students to create their own 3D typography drawing in the style of Pop Artist Ed Ruscha. Also suitable for extension tasks to practice tonal shading in KS3 and develop 3D drawing techniques.

Cover lesson activity designed for art or graphics lessons. Students to use inspiration from the MTV logo and various formats to create their own version using various stimulus. The download includes a worksheet with examples and inspiration as well as two printable documents - one with a large, faded MTV logo and another with 12 MTV logos, for students to create multiple designs.

Researching, designing and creating a Google Doodle advert for an Inspirational Woman / figure. The scheme is structured as a mini GCSE project, encouraging students to work in their chosen style and generate their own ideas. The process covers research, planning, refinement, experimentation and completing a final outcome.

Word Document guiding students through their Written Study for A Level Art & Design. The document was originally used for the Edexcel spec but can be adapted to any exam board. The style of writing encourages students to write as a commentary, rather than a traditional essay. Can be delivered at the end or in sections through the Y13 course.

Double sided A3 sheet with question prompts to help students write about their Art & Design coursework. The booklet was originally made as an aid for A Level Graphic Design, but can apply to all endorsements.

A simple sheeting allowing students to apply pre taught shading and tonal techniques to 3D shapes. Used as a practice builder into more substantial 3D still life drawings.

A tutorial guiding students through the creation of a digital illustration collage in the style of designer Tristan Eaton. The project was originally carried out in celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee but can be adapted to suit any portrait and subject matter.

Brief scheme of work aimed at a Y12 induction to Graphic Design. The scheme of work begins with students studying Rauschenberg’s collage screenprints and interprets them into modern collage pieces. Eventually, students are lead to create a social media ident which introduces them to basic After Effects functions. The slides are lesson overviews, not tutorials for Photoshop and After Effects.

Cover lesson work sheet guiding students to create a replica of an Angela Hao Asian architecture street sketch. Also attached is an easy to print inspiration sheet to accompany and support the task.

Powerpoint and PDF of a step by step guide to create a 3D hollow head effect, which is popular in current design trends. The presentation requires some Photoshop knowledge to complete and can be offered as a good extension task in lessons to more able students.