"Understanding Pattern" This resource teaches students about pattern structures. Students will learn about a variety of different types of pattern and demonstrate their knowledge using the worksheets provided. This resource includes answers for the worksheets (for teachers), as well as a lesson teachers could deliver following from the worksheets. This resource could be used as a starter or a full lesson. 5 Documents in A3 pdf format. Easily printed A4 - A2.

This is an informative poster on the history of colour theory. This can be printed a3/A2 as a class display or as a smaller print out/handout for students sketchbooks. It explains the origin of colour theory and who created the traditional and CMYK colour wheels.

This is a 2 page informative worksheet which takes students through the use of line in its many forms. It is informative and interactive and has enabled my students to develop their understanding of the integral nature of line. Page 1: Information - What is line and how can it be used by artists? Students asked to define different types of line - literacy. Page 2: Student worksheet - students instructed to develop line drawing skills demonstrating knowledge and skill. Page 3: Teacher resource example of possible outcome for page 2.

This worksheet is for students to apply their knowledge of colour theory by painting/colouring in the colour wheel and answering the questions below the colour wheel. I have also attached the answers to the questions should you need them. I usually ask students to use acrylics for this task. You may want to download for free, my colour theory introduction page, which teaches students the history of colour Theory. This worksheet is also part of a bundle I have created available on my profile.

This worksheet is for students to apply their knowledge of color theory by painting/coloring in the color wheel and answering the questions below the color wheel. I have also attached the answers to the questions should you need them. I usually ask students to use acrylics for this task. You may want to download for free, my color theory introduction page, which teaches students the history of color Theory. This worksheet is also part of a bundle I have created available on my profile.

This is a comprehensive body of work formatted into a printable booklet. This was created for my students to help them improve literacy in art, and work more independently. Students are regularly asked to research, evaluate and analyse throughout their art education. This book gives students the foundations in learning to write with confidence. You can print this as a booklet OR you may choose to print each page as and when you need it for your lessons. Included: How to Research and Artist/Designer. Understanding the difference between evaluation and analysis. How to evaluate a work of art. How to evaluate a pencil drawing. How to evaluate a painting. How to evaluate a response or a copy. How to analyse a work of art. Sentences starters. Words linked to art materials. Photography annotation. Word bank of photography technical terms. Word bank on - Atmosphere, Texture, Form, Pattern, Line, Tone, Shape, Colour. Notes page - for students to write in.

This questionnaire asks students to select a work of art (from the 4 provided) and answer questions that help them learn how to analyse a work of art focusing on the formal visual elements. Page 1. Student questionnaire. Page 2. Basic information on each work of art and links to further information. Page 3. Teacher aid - Full analysis of Salman Toor’s “Bar Boy”. You may want to start this activity with a class Q&A discussion. Using the questions on page 1 to ask directed questions on their thoughts on the piece. This page gives you answers to those questions and may ignite some new ones.

Do your students know about pencil grades, what they stand for, and how they can improve outcomes? This first worksheet teaches students about the different grades of pencil and asks them to demonstrate their learning by practicing shading techniques using pressure and a variety of pencils. The second worksheet (similar to the first) also introduces mark making and asks students to practice using mark making techniques to create tone. There is one question on worksheet 1 - Answer: Circled example uses pressure to create tone. Other example uses crosshatching (mark making) to create tone. Note - I have printed these worksheets onto cartridge paper (thin) A3 for students to draw directly onto and present in their books.

This is a 2 page pdf document with information about some of the more basic PhotoShop tools (for beginners) using PhotoShop. Included, is a page teaching you shortcuts for a wide variety of functions when editing images. It takes a short time of practice to remember these shortcuts, and they save you and your students time in the long run.

Mind map It is a starting point for a project you may want to create. I usually start my projects with one word ideas, and then create my own mindmaps as a way to start thinking about artists I want to introduce to students and then consider possible subthemes to that topic. This usually helps me then write a brief and a scheme of work. I just found this old mindmap on a project I didn’t deliver but it’s a nice visual starting point for anyone looking for ideas. Creating project themes from scratch can be time consuming, and so I intend to share more of these briefs that I have created in the last 12 years. This brief focuses on the theme of Perception. I have edited the brief so it is not directly linked to an exam board, it can be modified by teachers to link more directly to your own specifications and assessment criteria.

This poster can be used as a class display or to be handed out to students for a lesson on how color is used by artists to convey message and meaning as well as emotion. Links to information presented on the poster are discreetly displayed in light grey, where information has been copied and pasted from online sources, should you wish to do some further research for your own schemes of work.

This is a brief I wrote for year 9 students last year. The theme is transformation and it is a graphic design based project for the magazine Juxtapoz. This includes - Brief scenario A list of how to start the project - for students Example of a mind map to follow in the next few days.

This worksheet/questionnaire that can be used in lessons to ensure your students are aware of good practice as well as health and safety protocol when lino cutting and lino printing. It is formatted at A3 and can be printed from A4 and up to A2. I have also tried to add some humour to keep students on their toes.

Formative assessment - worksheet/questionnaire This questionnaire asks students about key areas/tools when using Photoshop. If you are teaching Photoshop skills, then you can download my Photoshop resources as well as this free questionnaire. This not only helps assess students knowledge but also acts as a record for them to use in future. MAC users and PC users versions available.

This is a quick and easy way to meet healthy and safety requirements when using knives in the art room. Page 1. A visual worksheet questionnaire for students to identify safe and unsafe practice- for students. Page 2. Answers with explanations- for teachers.

This is an informative poster that gives a brief history on the origins of Acrylic Paint. I created this and used in lessons as a handout. It worked well as a starter activity/discussion point on the benefits of understanding different mediums. This leads on to students researching the history of oil paints (classroom activity or homework) and making comparisons between these mediums - pros and cons.

This is a simple poster focused on charcoal artists that students may consider for researching, or perhaps teachers may want to use as examples of varying styles using charcoal.

This resource is aimed at helping teachers and students with the beginning stages of developing ideas for the Identity project. Suggestions on how to start the project. Mindmaps for possible directions based on the theme.

This document guides students on how to research the work of Michael Craig Martin. This asks students to answer several questions about this work and think critically about the meaning of his work and his use of formal visual elements. This can be used as a classroom activity, using some of the questions for teacher led discussion/Q&A. It can also be used as in-class independent task OR you can use this as a homework assignment. 13 Questions 1 Extension Task

What is a personal investigation? This document was made for students to understand the requirements of a personal investigation. I found GCSE and A Level students found this useful as it clearly lays down the areas they will need to focus on and how to start.