We have now handed out the AQA A Level Fine Art Component 2 question papers. This document provides 10 areas of investigation for each of the 8 starting points. An ideal document to hand to weaker students, who need extra support. No Component 2 starting points are written in this document as this would contravene regulations. Numbers 1 to 8 are used, so this should be used alongside the question paper.

We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st 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.

A useful document outlining the characteristics of an A* A Level Art Student. It covers the skills and knowledge needed, what an A* response would look like and what A* students typically do in and out of lessons. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Ideal for adding to your departmental evidence folder, or handing out to students to spur them on.

Would you like an art scheme of work that focusses on the huge range of fantastic art related careers that are available? Here it is. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students, to encourage them to continue with art education through GCSE and A level. Included is a thorough seven lesson scheme of work, a rubric, a feedback sheet and a very exciting introductory video! Provided as Word documents for complete editing freedom. The download is a zip folder, so don’t forget to unzip!

AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents. Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points. No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning. Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.

Elevate your middle school art curriculum with this all-inclusive bundle of meticulously crafted rubrics designed to assess and guide students through a diverse spectrum of artistic mediums and assignments. This extensive collection comprises a wide array of rubrics, each tailored to evaluate and foster growth in specific art forms commonly explored in middle school art classrooms. It’s also FULLY EDITABLE! Included Rubrics Pencil Drawing Rubric Ink Drawing Rubric Watercolor Painting Rubric Acrylic Painting Rubric Oil Painting Rubric Lino Printing Rubric Collagraph Printing Rubric Monoprinting Rubric Clay Sculpture Rubric Papier-Mâché Sculpture Rubric Modroc Construction Rubric Wire Sculpting Rubric Batik Rubric Collage Rubric Digital Photography Rubric Sewing Rubric Card Construction Art Rubric Batik Rubric Lino Printing Rubric Research Essay Rubric Why Choose This Bundle: Transform your art program with a comprehensive suite of rubrics covering a vast range of artistic mediums and assignments. Each rubric is meticulously designed to provide a thorough evaluation and guidance for students’ artistic growth in the middle school classroom. Adapt these rubrics to your curriculum goals, providing a clear roadmap for students’ artistic exploration and growth. This comprehensive bundle equips teachers with a versatile set of rubrics to effectively assess and nurture students’ creativity and skills across various art forms in the middle school art classroom.

GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below. Presentation of work Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images Producing initial observational drawings Taking supporting photographs Annotating intelligently Producing thorough artist studies Exploring media, material and techniques Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations Deciding on and producing a final outcome 15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.

Suitable for AQA and EdExcel GCSE Art. Are you desperately trying to get your GCSE Art students to focus on finishing Component 1 before we hand out Component 2 papers? If so, this will help. Clear, straightforward advice for students on how to review their preparatory work and formulate a plan for an outcome or outcomes. Notes emphasise the need to make informed choices and pull ideas together. This resource is provided as a word document so that you have full editing freedom. You can simply copy the text and drop it into your own documents. There are no images with this document. It is pure, explanatory text. I use it with my students every year in a booklet format and I find that it really helps them organise their thoughts. I hope it helps you too.

A great little Halloween art activity. An easy to print paper skull template in the style of the Mexican Day of the Dead Candy Skulls. Students can add their own designs and colour, cut out and fold into the skull shape. Decorate your classroom with them and make links to mexican culture.

A four lesson art unit focusing on the connections between art and medicine and health. Each lesson includes timings, activities, materials list and homework ideas. The anatomical work of Leonardo da Vinci is explored and students are encouraged to develop their own artwork through careful observation. The Elements of Art are well covered. Ideal for strengthening those cross curricular links. You might even want to get the Science department involved!

Do your students ever complain that they don’t see the point of visual art education? I know mine do! So, I give them this handout to help them see the amazing opportunities that art provides and how the skills learnt through art education support other subjects and simply add a wealth of qualities to a person’s life. The handout has also got lots of cool visuals and is written in a student friendly style. Hope it helps.

An Art project to engage Primary school students in issues associated with cultural identity. This fun and informative resource provides four hour long lessons which challenge students to think about their own cultural identity and link it to imagery. They are then invited to explore elements of art through drawing, painting and collage. Fun activities that all students can access. This resource includes four lesson plans, materials lists, artist references, timings and a rubric. Also included is a 15 minute demonstration video showing how an exciting drawing can be developed around a cultural image.

Give students a treat with this end of lesson colouring sheet. Ideal as an extension activity.

Are you looking for an effective, fully editable Art curriculum plan? This might help. A curriculum plan suitable for secondary school, years 7 to 13, along with an accompanying rationale and implementation plan. Both documents are provided in Word, so that you can modify as required.

Meaningful, fun KS3 art curriculum. This art curriculum bundle pack includes lessons, worksheets, projects, visuals, videos and a lot more to fill every single day of a school year. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media and much more. Simple to follow. Back to School Art Curriculum. Updated for 2023 -24 school year. A whole year of Art units and lessons! Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, photography and more. Here’s what people say “Very VERY comprehensive – I like the concise, student-friendly one pagers especially.” “This curriculum is worded beautifully and the lesson progression is excellent. I love it! Thank you” We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 400 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 120 video demonstrations and a fully editable Metacognition statement. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help! Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again! Video demonstrations cover drawing techniques, painting, sculpture, photography, use of Adobe Photoshop, printing … and so much more. Over 70 videos in total! Thank you for looking at my art resource. If you do buy, please leave feedback because I really want this to be as good as possible and we value your views and everyone can always improve!

A clear GCSE Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 11 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives. Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track. Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content! Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.

A clear A Level Art student guide explaining how to successfully complete Component 1. Ideal for handing out at the start of Year 13 to provide straightforward, easy to follow guidance on what is required to meet the assessment objectives. Includes a week by week chart for them to log their progress to encourage them to retain ownership of their work and keep on track. Provided as a Word document so that you can edit it to your heart’s content! Suitable for AQA andEdExcel specifications.

Do you need a GCSE art resource to keep your students on track over the summer holiday? Here it is. A step by step guide to building up a thorough body of work for Component 1. Ideal for AQA and EdExcel specifications. Student friendly language leads them from one task to another, ensuring that responses are linked and relate to the assessment objectives.

Colour / Color, Line, Shape, Form, Value, Texture and Space. A super smart poster for each. Great visuals an a student friendly description. Includes US and UK spelling of color / colour. Simply print and display. Also ideal for dropping into your own docs.

Do you need an art cover lesson activity? Here you go! Simply print it and hand out to students. They can then draw the object on the corresponding blank grid. Nice and simple!