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.
Various GCSE coursework projects, covering Art & Design, Photography and Graphic Communication.
Projects act as loose framework to begin projects and encourage independent development from the initial introduction.
A collection of 5 architecture resources and projects. Content covers mixed media architecture, Photoshop manipulation, illustration and Lino Cutting project.
Could all be used at GCSE level, or adapted to suit different key stages.
GCSE Art & Design project overview for a project based around architecture. Using locks as the initial starting point, students move into architectural forms through the work of Ian Murphy and Daniela Gullotta.
Later slides offer inspiration for independent development and creating work in different media.
4 x Christmas activities, suitable for KS3 and above.
1 x Victorian Christmas Cards
1 x Christmas Architecture
4 x Christmas Grid Drawing Competitions
1 x Large Scale Group Drawing
Worksheet introducing the art work of artist Edward Bawden. Students are to design a traditional London townhouse, with Christmas decoration onto a brown paper bag.
Bags can then be presented outside or around school with appropriate tea lights to light up and luminate the illustrations.
Artist research analysis frame sheet, helping students to discuss the work of artists and designers at A Level.
Sheet includes suggested vocabulary and written structure.
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.
Worksheet introducing papal picado - traditional Mexican bunting.
The activity asks students to design half of a papal picado design before folding and cutting out the shapes. Each student in the group should then have a finished paper cut piece to contribute to a larger class bunting.
Perfect one off activity or introduction to Mexican culture. Excellent way to include symmetry and maths into design work.
Printing the sheet on different coloured papers will help to create a more vibrant group piece.
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.
Introduction to oil painting pack. Including lesson plan, cut out card activity and template for applying skin tones to a portrait.
Used for Y12 but may be adapted to suit acrylic paint.
KS3 Formal Elements introduction sheets. This sheets helps students to practice the tonal shading grid before applying their technique to an outline of a scrunched bank note.
Outline provided helps students to focus on the shading technique, rather than worry about the outline.
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.
A presentation and tutorial to guide students through the work of Temi Coker, creating a mixed media digital poster as an end product.
Students are to draw a portrait of an inspirational figure from back history before piecing together a poster design, in the style of Temi Coker.
Basic Photoshop instruction provided with room for students to make their own copy of the presentation and add their development as they progress. Analysis prompts and written tasks are also provided throughout the presentation.
Presentation exploring the popular Asian shop house architecture of Singapore.
Students are introduced to the style of architecture, consider why they are built in that way and what the various carvings may mean for the owner.
Each student produces a sketched design of their own shop house using set criteria. They then simplify their design and produce their own lino cut print.
Extension tasks allow students to explore graffiti in Hong Kong whilst adding backgrounds, or explore more collaborative pieces, as a class.
A poster outlining the characteristics of the 4 Art and Design Assessment Objectives.
The design covers key words and phrases for each of the Develop, Refine, Record and Present assessment areas.
The design is presented in the style of an eye catching festival poster, drawing attention and creating discussion from students.
A .JPG and .PDF file are included for easy printing, either as A4 / 3 displays or for a large scale poster print.