A set of tasks used during the original distance learning. The three tasks (and extensions) direct each student into research, pastiche and caricature of a given artist. Students were assigned a prominent artist from the past 150 years and tasked with responding to the tasks. Once complete, the work can be displayed in a timeline format or placed onto a website to aid with Art History understanding. Suitable for KS3 and KS2. List of artists used and tracking feedback sheet included, but can be modified.

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.

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.

Set of resources challenging students to design their own coffee cup sleeve in the style of artist Lei Xue. Xue mixes traditional Chinese Willow patterns with contemporary, pop art references. Students are asked to create their own take on this design. The set of sheets include instructions, examples and references for Lei Xue’s work. A Y7 example of the task and the coffee sleeve template. This task can be extended to develop the design and printed to actually create coffee cup wraps or reusable cups. Please note, this is a worksheet and template pack only. No presentation is included.

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.

Set of 4 worksheets which encourage students to research into the life stories of artists. In the style of illustrator Liz Clements, students are to produce a portrait of the artist, before adding tattoos in her style of symbols and meanings relating to the artists life and works. The work sheets have an example in the style of Frida Kahlo, a blank Frida Kahlo and blank Jean Michel Basquait activity sheet. A project overview of how to develop the research into a display piece is also provided.

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.

Creating patterned cultural tiles in the style of Jill Ricci. 2 x worksheets for students to create patterned tiles based on a chosen country. One sheet offers a shape for students to complete work in, cut around and place together as a class whilst the other can be extended into a Photoshop piece.

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.

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.

Presentation guiding students through a digital drawing of Frida Kahlo and subsequent inspirational poster design. The project celebrates Frida and her iconic style, rather than her paintings, but does offer some narrative and video links to her personal story and background. Although a digital project, this could be adapted to traditional drawings.

An overview of basic Photoshop techinques to enhance the use of typography in GCSE and A Level design. The PDF offers instruction, hints and tips to help add to images.

Hand drawn story map for Julia Donaldson 's ‘The Singing Mermaid’. The map illustrates key points of the story on an A4 sheet. There is also a blank copy of the map, with only the illustrated Mermaids for students to draw their additional parts around.

GCSE Photography digital sketchbook - shared with students who create their own online sketchbook. Centered around the theme of WANDERLUST, tasks allow students to enjoy experimental photography using clever photography hacks. All shoots can be completed using a mobile phone and edits can be made using Photopea.com.

A worksheet demonstrating how to achieve a pin hole light illustration in the style of photographer Daniele Buetti. Originally set as an online, distance learning task, it may easily be adapted into a one off cover lesson.

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.

A selection of slides which directs students through a double exposure tutorial using the online website, Photopea. The slides link closely to the work of Nevess and encourage students to combine their own portrait and architecture photography. As an extension, students can then develop a more mixed media, graphic style of working. There are further tutorials and analysis guides for the artist Januz Miralles.

A worksheet to support students in creating their own contemporary Eid Mubarak greeting design.

Poster designed to encourage students to move away from writing 'I think . . . ’ when describing art works. Can be printed and displayed in any context.