Digital tutorial to create a Magdiel Lopez piece of Graphic Design. Layout in a sketchbook format, students make their own copy and track their progress through the easy to use tutorial. Used for AS Level Graphic Design but suitable for GCSE, BTEC or KS3. Can be used during online learning by using Photopea instead of Photoshop.

A presentation with outlines of tasks introducing students to a Vanitas themed coursework project. The project challenges students to: Analyse a traditional Dutch Vanitas painting Record with experimental techniques Complete a photoshoot Complete a still life drawing Experiment in the style of Andy Warhol Develop ideas for their own independent ideas to the theme of ‘life luxuries’

GCSE Digital Sketchbook introducing the camera basics through a series of photoshoots and tasks. Students learn basics such as leading lines, aperture, frames and the formal elements. Students make their own copy of the presentation and then edit and add their images and research.

Mini GCSE Photography project exploring contemporary food photography. Emphasis on students exploring lighting and camera angles to capture work in the style of: Vanessa McKeown Albert B Balein Ryan MacEachern Slides include analysis questions and diagrams to support photoshoots. Final Ryan MacEachern tasks allows students to develop more conceptual outcomes, linking research into food types into data driven photoshoots.

A small presentation designed to get pre GCSE Photography students thinking more creatively about the images they take in their own time. The slides suggest possible starting points all linked to the theme of Reflections. There are no technical guides or analytical points, just suggested photographers and potential shoots to try. Has also been set as an online learning project for KS3 students to encourage time away from their screens, whilst still encouraging creativity.

Presentation introducing students to creating zines as a way of presenting projects. The slides take you through a brief history and holds videos of mini documentaries and how to begin your own outcome. The presentation can be adapted to reflect any completed project or used as a starting point to collect visual ideas and recordings. Excellent stimulus to encourage wider thinking on complex issues within society and how to visually represent them.

Photography summer booklet. Prompts encouraging students to take an image each day of their summer holidays. Print the sheet to A3 size and fold using the instructions within the document. Creates a small A6 booklet for students to take away. You may also print double sided and include the inspiration poster as further prompts.

Presentation to introduce Hokusai’s The Great Wave and inspire students to work together to create a recycled version of the piece. Includes an example from a Year 6 group, as well as 4 other famous paintings completed by previous groups.

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.

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.

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.

A Powerpoint exploring the theme of jungle through typography and illustration. The slides begin with a step by step guide to creating a leafy letter using Photopea. Students then develop an illustrated book cover for the Jungle Book using Henri Rousseau’s paintings as inspiration. Originally used during online learning, there are differentiated tasks to consider resources found at home and online accessibilty.

A unit of work centered around the British Pop artist, Peter Blake. The slides introduce students to the Pop Art movement before directing a self portrait in the style of the iconic artist. Students will also consider collage and modern popular culture whilst creating their own ‘Sources for Pop Art’. The final task is a cross curricular challenge to produce a collaged vinyl record design, in the style of Blake’s ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band’, depicting 10 key events in History.

A set of slides introducing the work of illustrator Ben Brown. The lesson can be used as a substantial starting point to encourage students to explore anatomy and skull drawings. Slides include a bell activity, starter, discussion points and main body of work. Work can then be developed over a series of weeks in an illustrative style.

A set of 3 worksheets suitable for Art & Design cover lessons. Students are asked to alter a famous painting in the style of grime artist Richie Velazquez. The worksheets use the paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earing Mona Lisa Frida Kahlo You can always replace the paintings on the sheet, or use student photographs instead!

Worksheet or starter activity slide encouraging discussion and analysis of Jonathan Yeo’s King Charles portrait. Lots of potential questions for students to consider, or a good research activity to discover existing opinion on the piece. Students may answer all or some of the work, and could represent their findings in a more visually engaging format.

A poster highlighting 12 ways which Graphic Art students can try to improve their handmade typography.

Photography analysis guide with directed questions to help students consider concept and meaning behind the work of Matt Wisniewski and his digital overlays.