Lesson aimed at year 7 - links with shape and pattern, even could link in with colour theory. I have used this to discuss pattern and how to create effective work using pattern. Lesson pack includes: starter task - common characteristics Powerpoint - about Nikki Farquharson, her work and task on how to create a NikkieFarquharson inspired piece. Homework - Nikki Farquharson research sheet with facts, analysis and artist copy sections for students to complete.

Mark making lesson for Year 7 students - this lesson includes: Powerpoint on Vincent Van Gogh - artist research, common characteristics worksheet and how to create a successful Van gogh inspired painting (using texture and line painting techniques) Van Gogh worksheet for creating an artist inspired landscape - to be used for drawing/painting in textures - like the artist. Homework sheet - Van Gogh research and differentiated worksheets for this.

Year 9 lesson introduction to Surrealism Art movement, lesson powerpoint includes: Art history - how the Surrealism art movement was founded. Artist research - Looking in depth at Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali. Whilst also mentioning the influences of Surrealism such as Andre Breton and Max Ernst. Common characteristics - what visual traits are most common in the artwork - such as subject matter, use of colour, the style of the work etc. This is a guide to help students better understand the work and to give a foundation for how to work in the Surrealism style.

Lesson includes: Eric Joyner powerpoint - giving an overview of the artist and his work. Common characteristics (and worksheet for students to write on) to enable a discussion about what the key themes in his work are - also to help guide students on how to work in a way that is inspired by Joyner. Powerpoint also includes a slide on how to create an Eric Joyner inspired painting (success criteria).

Full lesson includes Artist research link (AO1) Experimentation guidance for Ink and Water colour painting (AO3) Refinement also as it shows students 5 different ways of using the techniques (AO2/3). Picture examples and step by step for each experimentation method. Annotation guidance at the end of the PowerPoint. Example worksheet for leaves - observational drawing, quick and easy for students. Range of ability types.

Sgraffito lesson aimed at GCSE but could be used and adapted for KS3. Lesson gives an introduction and explanation to the type of work, then a step-by-step guide with pictures is provided to guide all students to success. Additionally there is a sheet of example images for when students are doing their own piece - inspiration board.

2 worksheets on tonal shading skills: Tonal Shading sphere - experimenting with tonal shading gradient and using tonal shading skills to create a 3D sphere from a circle shape. Developing tonal shading skills using different shapes - practicing responding to the light source with different shapes and looking at where tone changes to create a 3D form. Both worksheets include a description/LO for the task as well as a quick yet effective marksheet table to track student progress through self, peer and teacher assessment. Powerpoint lesson plans included to help guide the lesson.

Leading on from Bottle Drawing lesson - students to complete a Cubism inspired collage. Powerpoint includes: Introduction to what collage is. Links to Cubism art form and relevant artist’s. Visual examples both from Artists and Student examples (with written success criteria also) Evaluation questions with sentence starter examples.

Colour Theory and Oil Pastel based lesson - using colour theory knowledge to create a Hundertwasser inspired piece. Lesson includes: Artist introduction/information page. Common characteristics starter task. Step by step guide to a successful piece. Student examples for ‘what a good one looks like’.

Complete lesson includes: Lesson powerpoint with artist research for Sarah Graham and information on observational drawing and line drawing techniques. Worksheet for students to complete their drawing on - with LO printed and marksheet table to track student progress through self, peer and teacher assessment. Step by step drawing guide - how to draw a lollipop with pictures to aid student progress.

Lesson includes: Common characteristics starter activity. Eric Joyner artist research page. Success Criteria in written form and visual examples of previous students work (What a good one looks like). Breakdown of a level 3, 4 and 5 with these visual examples - gives students a clearer idea of how to improve their own work.

Lesson includes: Rene Magritte and Jon Jaylo comparison. Similarities and differences - starter activity to analyse both the artist’s works. 3x Artist research pages including both Magritte and Jaylo. How to guide - showing the inspiration behind the example piece. Step by step drawing and watercolour piece. With written and picture guide. Student examples ‘what a good one looks like’ as well as artist image inspiration board.

Simpson’s Movie poster re-design assessment. For this project students have been looking at the Simpson’s Movie and creating both branding and advertisements for this. This lesson includes: Written success criteria for the assignment. Inspiration/mood board of relevant images to help students with their design. Worksheet for the poster design which includes a marking table with self, peer and teacher assessment columns.

Lesson includes: Recognizable typography logo starter activity. What is typography? Introduction. Font styles and type face. Serif, Sans-Serif, Script and Decorative fonts - written explanation and visual examples of fonts. Typography worksheet. Typography poster examples and typography poster extension task.

Graphic Design intro to Colour Theory lesson pack includes: Colour Theory PowerPoint - with information on each colour linking to colour emotion theory. 3x worksheets - poster analysis worksheet for the Simpson’s Movie. Colour wheel and colour association - linking back again with the Simpson’s and analysing the colours within a certain scene. Final worksheet is designing drink label ideas for the Simpson’s Movie. Use the examples provided to guide the student outcomes.

Illustrating ‘Peace’ Lesson includes: Powerpoint with visual examples and thorough explanation of the task. Inspiration/Mood Board to help with the designs. Design worksheet with 3 levels - different tasks for each level to show more progress and encourage students to become more independent with their designs.

Shepard Fairy poster design lesson includes: Common Characteristics starter worksheet for Shepard Fairy. Powerpoint with Artist information and explanation of the task. Poster worksheet which includes artist examples to help with success criteria as well as a marking table which includes self, peer and teacher assessment.

Photoshop Guide for Adobe Photoshop CS6 - To be used with Photography GCSE or A Level students. This powerpoint is 45 slides and gives a step by step guide with annotated images and guidance on how to use photoshop to create interesting images. Powerpoint also includes some Artist/Photographer references with relevant editing techniques inspired by their work. The different techiques covered include: How to make a contact sheet Black and White Editing Simple editing: Brightness and Contrast Colour Pop technique How to use the lasso tool effectively How to use the Blur tool How to use the Smudge tool Development of Smudge and Sharpen tool Circle editing Randy Grskovic inspired Circle Editing Jean Faucher inspired Circle editing with colour hues and overlapping Texture inspired Sharpening tool development (Aaron Siskind inspired) Edward Weston, Aaron Siskind and Cedric Pollet artist blend/Colour strip edit Layering two images using the Gradient tool and opacity Creating a Kaleidoscope

Lesson includes: Typography worksheet - typography design sheet with visual examples and marking table with space for self, peer and teaching assessment. Worksheet also includes visual examples that link to Pop Art style. Polyblock printing powerpoint with step by step guide to printing. Student examples - what a good one looks like. With levels attached to show visual examples for level 3 and 4 work.

Lesson plan includes: Stan Lee powerpoint with artist information and links to Marvel comics. Stan Lee homework research sheet. Worksheet for comic book cover design - with visual examples of comic designs from Marvel, as well as marking table with space for self, peer and teacher assessment.