Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework 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 the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.
This Art lesson plan outlines how to engage students in an exciting practical lesson making wire sculptures that explore balance and movement. A step by step guide to exploring the style of Alexander Calder. All you need is wire, blue tac, card and a camera! Amazing outcomes in just an hour. Links science and art. A great STEAM resource. Suitable for KS2 and 3.
Are you taking students to an art gallery? If so, this resource might help. It explains to students how to behave in a gallery setting and how to really get the best from the experience. A series of tasks ensure that students fully engage with the artwork and collect valuable information through note taking, photography and sketching that can then be expanded upon once back in the classroom. Ideal for Key Stage 3 and GCSE Art students. The resource is print friendly and can be given to students as a work book to use in the gallery. 17 pages.
This simple resource will change your life! … Well perhaps not, but it will certainly dramatically speed up your marking and feedback. Simply print out, tick the relevant boxes, free write if you wish, and then stick it in your students’ books. This resource has given me my evenings back!
This is provided as a Word document so that you have absolute editing power. Use it as it is, or amend to suit your needs.
It might be only one page, but it’s a very useful page and really will give you more time to live your life!
A 10 lesson scheme of work for **KS3 **students. The scheme introduces students to a wide range off drawing styles and techniques, from formal tonal work to expressive collage and use of unusual materials such as salt. The aim is to show students that there are many ways of drawing and that they shouldn’t be afraid to experiment.
Each lesson requires approximately an hour to deliver. Homework ideas are also included.
Other information provided includes health and safely / risk assessment, learning skills, materials list, artist references (please note that no artist images are included for copyright reasons) and four example images of student outcomes.
This is a 6 page resource.
**Why not also check out our top selling Art resource, The Complete Art Curriculum https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/art-key-stage-3-complete-art-curriculum-2018-11618776 **
A level Art. If you are struggling to find outstanding exemplar material to show your A level Art students, this might help. Over 30 slides documenting an A* graded sketchbook. The work clearly demonstrates outstanding observational work along with media experimentation, idea development and critical and contextual referencing. This work was awarded A* and was highly praised by the exam board. This work was produced in response to the AQA A level Fine Art title. The theme here is “Growth and Decay”.
Engage students in drawing, painting and relief work, whilst they learn about architecture in their locality and around the world.
Four thorough, easy to follow art lessons. Each one builds on the last. Students will progress work through drawing, painting and ultimately the development of card relief work. Taking into account time for students to develop their artwork, this set of lessons can provide a full half term’s worth of art lessons.
Each lesson plan includes clear step by step guide for the teacher, materials list and cross curricular links. Every lesson has differentiated learning outcomes. There are also printable student support sheets to reinforce learning.
Also included are 100 images of architecture from around the work. This is a useful slideshow, providing inspiration for students.
Over 115 pages in total.
Have a party on the last day of term. A big bundle of preparation free activities to put a smile on kids' faces. A quiz, colouring, drawing, cracker making, group game and more! All for a festive knock down price. 20 resources in total. Normally £48.95. Now £3.00! That's a crazy 94% saving!!
Brighten your Art room with this eye catching poster outlining Art Room rules. Provided as a jpeg for printing at various sizes or even inserting into documents.
Updated for 2018. The current government workforce challenge reports states, amongst other things that all staff should work from fully resourced, differentiated schemes of study. This resource can provide this along with much more. Schemes of work and resources for a full year’s teaching. Aimed at Year 7, but would also be suitable for Years 8 and 9.
The world is waking up to the need to recycle and reduce the use of plastics. This scheme of study engages students in activities that highlight environmental issues and encourage them to use materials in a creative way.
This is a step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A useful support document for those students who are struggling to cover the Assessment Objectives. The focus of this guide is "Natural Forms", but it could easily be amended to accommodate alternative themes. An editable version of the resource is included.
If you have any questions about the resource please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews. We would be happy to answer your questions.
The Complete Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style.
Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more.
The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years.
The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. They have been used in an Art department judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding.
A 25 slide presentation that clearly explains to students the importance of meeting the Assessment Objectives. In particular, this resource emphasizes the need to generate original and thorough ideas. Through notes and visuals the slide-show shows how ideas link to all four Assessment Objectives. I have used this resource with my own students with outstanding results. Work has been praised by the moderators for being original, thorough and clearly meeting the requirements for the AQA specification.
This resource provides students with an easy to follow sketchbook guide that is fully aligned to the new specification. Ideal for providing an extra level of support for struggling students. Also great evidence of intervention and support to show senior management!
The guide offers background information on the nature of the new specification. this includes how it will be marked and the requirements of the new Assessment Objectives. Students are then guided through a broad range of activities which link directly to the AOs and therefore encourage full coverage of them.
This resource is equally useful to teachers, providing a step by step course structure that teachers can adapt to meet their particular requirements.
This comprehensive guide is designed to help A-level art students choose the perfect theme for their AQA Component 1 Personal Investigation. The resource walks students through the process of selecting a theme that is engaging, broad enough for in-depth exploration, personally meaningful, and linked to the AQA assessment objectives (AO1-AO4).
It includes:
• A step-by-step guide to choosing a theme.
• Tips for ensuring the theme is both original and sustainable over a long period.
• A detailed checklist table for students to evaluate potential themes.
• A vibrant, eye-catching cover to inspire creativity.
This guide is perfect for use in class or as a standalone resource for independent study. It encourages students to reflect on their personal interests, skills, and artistic influences to ensure their Personal Investigation is both successful and deeply personal. Whether you are a teacher looking for structured support for your students or a student aiming to organize your ideas, this resource will be a valuable tool.
Key Features:
• Aligned with AQA assessment objectives
• Includes a thorough checklist for theme selection
• Inspiring, creative design
• Ideal for classroom use or independent study
Perfect For:
• AQA A-level Art and Design students
• Teachers looking for structured guidance materials
• Students needing help choosing a strong, engaging theme for their Personal Investigation
Download this resource today to empower your students in making informed, thoughtful choices for their A-level art projects.
Provided as a Word doc for complete editing freedom.
We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers in February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way.
The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives.
It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time.
Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit.
This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles.
Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation.
Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.
This step by step guide will lead Junior and High School students through drawing a human figure in proportion. The simple to follow slides make it a useful tool for demonstrating how to use guide lines to develop the shapes.
