Updated for 2017-18. Children and adults sometimes need a focus at times of stress and anxiety. Concentrating the mind on a straightforward activity such as colouring can have a calming effect and Allow for refocus. This resource might help an individual regain focus. Over 30 original drawings are provided ready for colouring. The drawings vary in complexity. Some are simple outline drawings, whilst others have looser shapes and lines which will require greater creative input. This resource can also be used as an extension activity or simply for fun. Suitable for SEN students, but equally suitable for main stream students.

This resource offers three consecutive lesson plans. Firstly exploring tone and techniques for creating tone .... leading to observational drawing techniques .... and culminating in developing abstract art from these drawings. The three lesson plans cover; how the work will be assessed, differentiation, lesson structure, resources, cross curricular links, homework Also included with each individual lesson plan is a photocopiable "Notes for students" page, which outlines the aims and objectives of the lesson in a student friendly manner.

A useful checklist of duties for an Art Technician. The duties are split into daily, weekly and termly. A fully editable resource.

This resource provides a scheme of work focussing on architecture along with Power Point slideshows showing how to build up 1 and 2 point perspective drawings stage by stage and also a slideshow of photographs which relate to perspective.

A portraiture scheme of work which includes drawing techniques, leading through to 3D ceramic work. Also included are a number of supporting slideshows - Face photos for inspiration, step by step guide to making clay heads and step by step guide to using guidelines to draw a face.

A slideshow of 25 high quality photographs of plants. This resource can be used to provide students of all ages with inspiration for any Art project associated with the natural environment. Photographs focus on interesting texture, colour and contrast and could provide the starting point for drawing, painting or 3 dimensional work. The photos can also be used as exemplar material, demonstrating the quality of images that students should aim to collect as a primary source. An ideal resource for the start of a project based on Natural Forms. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

Updated for 2017-18. This support guide provides students with clear guidance on how to raise achievement in AQA GCSE Art. Help your students secure A* (or 8/9) 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.

Students are now starting to develop their GCSE Art Externally Set Task Unit. This resource provides two example A* sketchbooks, one by a girl, one by a boy. Also included is a step by step guide to developing a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook that fully meets the Assessment Objectives. All three resources are provided as slideshows which can also be printed off for students to take away and refer to. The resources were produced for the AQA specification, but are equally suited to EdExcel.

Having trouble recruiting students onto your GCSE or A level Art course in these competitive times? This slideshow might help. The diverse range of different art related careers outlined with an illustrated slide for each career. Also the more general benefits of developing creativity are highlighted. An ideal resource to show Year 9 students in the run up to them making their choices about which subject to study. Updated for 2017-18

This resource provides a student friendly explanation of the requirements of the new specification by explaining what the Assessment Objectives actually mean. The explanations are provided in a format that allows for easy photocopying. Compatible with AQA specification. Student friendly language used.

A KS4 (GCSE) scheme of study focussing on Structures. Clear, through guidance which leads the teacher through the scheme one lesson at a time. Includes materials and homework.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with 3 dimensional work with an emphasis on diversity of design in different cultures. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse 3 dimensional artwork and vessels from cultures other than their own. They are then guided through the development of their own objects. This Unit of Work is suitable for Key Stage 3 students.

NEW for September. 4 Posters for display in Art rooms. Covering; The Design Process Cross Curricular Links Colours in Different Languages Golden Ratio, Facts and Figures These resources are provided in PDF format and can therefore be printed to any size. Ideal as handouts or larger scale posters.

Save time with 20 pages of differentiated comments for Art reports. Suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 student reports. Here is an example: This year NAME has been developing his creative skills through mask making, the dramatic representation of landscapes and artwork relating to recycling. This has allowed NAME to focus on painting, drawing, and 3 dimensional modelling in a range of materials. NAME has performed satisfactorily most of the time but would have benefitted from working harder at disciplines that don’t always come easily, such as drawing. The quality of NAME’s homework usually demonstrates effort and commitment and usually deadlines are met. NAME has shown an openness to try out new techniques which is helping him to improve the standard of his final outcomes. Well done NAME, you should be proud of the progress that you have made this year.

40 original kaleidoscopic colouring images suitable for all ages. An ideal resource for re- focussing busy minds.

This resource provides over 30 black and white abstract images. They have been designed to allow colour to be added in a variety of ways. Some students might like to develop “realistic” pictures of actual objects or scenes by thinking carefully about which sections to apply colour to. Other students might want to use the images as a basis for pattern work, or simply apply colour in a random way. Colour can be applied using pencil crayon, felt tip or even paint. If using paint make sure that the images are printed onto appropriately robust paper. This resource is ideal for use as an extension activity towards the end of a main project.

A Level Art Component 1. Support for students when deciding on a theme for their personal investigation. Clear, student friendly guidance on how to ensure that their theme is appropriate and will enable them to develop a cohesive component that meets the assessment objectives. Ideal for AQA and EdExcel specifications. Also included is a presentation that clearly shows students the importance of the development of ideas through their work.

This resource comprises 6 individual slide shows of images (180 images) offering inspiration for students of all ages. Ideal to help support GCSE and A level Art students, but equally useful as a general cross curricular resource. Themes covered are Flowers, Fungi, Natural Textures, Sky, Trees and Water. This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Art Moderator. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES

Art resources focussed on colour / color. Resources are provided as UK and US versions so that colour / color is spelt correctly! Included are the following; Art and Science of Colour / Color worksheets Art Scheme of Work - Colour / Color Theory Art Scheme of Work - Colour / Color and Abstraction Colouring / Coloring Book Blank Colour / Color Wheel Colour / color in different languages Photos of Colour / Color

15 Christmas themed colouring patterns for students of all ages. These kaleidoscopic patterns offer a fun activity in the run up to the Christmas holidays. They could even be used to inspire Christmas card designs. Many more resources available in our shop. Take a look at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael Merry Christmas from Start Creative!