As an artist with 18+ years teaching experience, I have designed and continue to create resources for my students. The progress and development of their knowledge, skills and understanding is always at the forefront of all my planning. The resources are my own, and are suitable for one off lessons, schemes and/or cover sessions. Keep a look out for new uploads as I am continually researching, creating, designing and developing Secondary, Primary and Further Education resources.
As an artist with 18+ years teaching experience, I have designed and continue to create resources for my students. The progress and development of their knowledge, skills and understanding is always at the forefront of all my planning. The resources are my own, and are suitable for one off lessons, schemes and/or cover sessions. Keep a look out for new uploads as I am continually researching, creating, designing and developing Secondary, Primary and Further Education resources.
This resource is designed to teach students how to use LINE to produce creative drawings, as well as practise their observed drawing skills. This sheet mostly focuses on the Formal Elements LINE, SHAPE, SPACE and PATTERN in a series of experimental drawings. It can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what LINE is, and the task instructions. There is a LINE tone bar and LINE title starter task for students to practise using LINE and cross-hatching, before beginning the main tasks. The main tasks have reference pictures – LINE experiments/patterns and a skull LINE drawing, and space for students to draw them on to. This activity sheet is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’, and in using the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
SPACE
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. The main skull task has a less detailed template on the more able/gifted and talented sheet and the students then structure their own LINE work to develop the SHAPE of the skull.
This sheet has been designed to be used within a scheme of work, but is also suitable for a one off lesson (or couple of lessons), and/or cover session(s). It takes approximately two lessons to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet. Their sheets are then stored in an A3 portfolio with integrated clear wallets to record and store their project journey in a professional folder.
I have created other Formal Elements sheets and other drawing based resources of varying subject matter, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
This resource is designed to aid students in analysing artworks, through specific questioning and suggestions, including focus on the Formal Elements. It can be used for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students. The sheet encourages students to explore CONTENT, FORM, PROCESS, MOOD, CONNECTIONS, INTERPRETATIONS and RESEARCH. There are also useful key words and terms which can be used alongside the questions/suggestions. The analysing art sections are colour-coded for specific focus and direction with students when used for discussion.
This resource is one PDF file.
This sheet has been designed to be used within GCSE and GCE schemes of work, but is also suitable for one off lessons. I usually print this resource on A4 and my students work directly from this when completing their art/textiles/photography analysis.
I have created other GCSE and A Level annotation and analysis sheets, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
This resource is designed to aid students in contextualising their project and creating a brief and aims for the start of their journey. This sheet supports this through specific suggestions and supportive sentence starters. It can be used for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students. The sheet encourages students to annotate the very start of the sketchbook/folder to discuss their intentions, explaining their ideas, artist inspirations and what they will be exploring throughout the project. It gives the students the opportunity to communicate what the creative journey will be for their work. There is also a brief and aims example and useful key words which can be used alongside the suggestions/sentence starters. The separate sections are colour-coded for specific focus and direction with students when used for discussion.
This resource is one PDF file.
This sheet has been designed to be used within GCSE and GCE schemes of work, but is also suitable for one off lessons. I usually print this resource on A4 and my students work directly from this when completing their art/textiles/photography project contextualisation (brief and aims).
I have created other GCSE and A Level annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
This support sheet is designed to aid students in planning and contextualising their artist compare & contrast elements, particularly for the personal related study. The sheet gives a broken down, step-by-step structure which supports the compare & contrast through specific suggestions and guidance. It is to be used for Key Stage 5 students and has been designed to encourage them to carefully consider their artist similarities and differences, reflecting upon and evaluating them.
This resource is one PDF file.
I usually print this as an A4 sheet for students to make their notes on, and they then type them up neatly within their essay.
This sheet is included within an overall OCR GCE Art, Textiles, Photography Personal Related Study Essay Unit Coursework Booklet within my shop. I have created other A Level, GCSE and KS3, annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may also wish to look at in my shop.
A resource for art students to support moving into a new year group or room and familiarising themselves with the class rules. A simple, easy to use sheet in which students read and neatly colour and/or decorate the images to celebrate and reinforce the importance of working together and following class rules for a positive, safe and welcoming learning environment. This sheet can then be put into sketchbooks or folders for future reference. It can be completed in one go, or used as an extension task in other lessons - I find this helps to remind students of expectations a differing intervals throughout the term(s).
This is one PDF document which I personally print A3 size and store in the front of their A3 art portfolios, but can work just as easily printed as A4 also, whichever suits the needs of the group best. The sheet also includes quotes from three famous artists for further motivation and encouragement.
I have created other Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 transition tasks (some free) which you may wish to look at in my shop.
This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a skull. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour skull examples to reference from.
This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs.
I have created some further skull cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, shells, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Op Art heart design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance
Students complete a step-by-step drawing to create their own Op Art rainbow heart design. They may wish to edit their colour schemes for their own unique design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. This resource is great for raising awareness of, and celebrating LBGTQ+ History Month and Valentine’s, as well of course, Op Art itself.
The sheet highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, FORM, SHAPE, and PATTERN, whilst students produce their own piece of meaningful Op Art. This activity can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in consciously using the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Op Art, task instructions, step-by-step visuals, a template for the task, and also a quote by the Op artist Bridget Riley.
This resource is two PDF files; one with ghost line sections on the template of the heart to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. This sheet is suitable for integration within a scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired.
I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my shop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St David’s Day daffodil design exploring pattern, line, shape & space
The lesson activity highlights the key Formal Elements PATTERN, LINE, SHAPE and SPACE, whilst students produce their own meaningful Zentangle daffodil design piece to celebrate St David’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St David’s Day is, including the Welsh interpretation of Happy St David’s Day - "Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus”, and some general information on daffodils. All task instructions are included, as well as a light daffodil template for the task (five different designs to choose from), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration.
This resource is one PDF file of five pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this could be printed A4 also if desired.
I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.
This resource includes a variety of tasks related to the Black History heroine Mary Seacole, in an art and history worksheet format. Students are to create an art & history research page on Mary Seacole, including a portrait of her inspired by the style of the artist Shepard Fairey. The sheet is designed to be as visual and interactive as possible with prompting questions and tasks. There is an outline image of Mary Seacole for students to add further drawing details and create her portrait using the style of Shepard Fairey for inspiration. There is reference to Fairey’s ‘Obama’ poster design to give an exemplar of the artists style.
This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students.
This resource pairs particularly well with my Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser resource found in my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/black-history-mary-seacole-knowledge-organiser-key-stage-2-3-and-4-12743885
There are also additional resources (some free) in my shop, if you wish to extend your students Black History studies further using creative tasks.
This resource is a tonal value reference sheet with four separate bookmarks to cut up and use when students are completing tonal pencil drawing work. There are four on one page for lesser printing costs. Students check their drawings against the values bookmark to see if they have included enough tonal variation in their work and then make amendments accordingly.
This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students.
There are further free and paid drawing resources, lessons, and activities in my Artyfind shop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Op Art heart design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance
Students complete a step-by-step drawing to create their own Op Art heart design. They may wish to edit their colour schemes for their own unique design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. This resource is great for Valentine’s Day, and raising awareness of, and celebrating LBGTQ+ History Month, as well of course, Op Art itself.
The sheet highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, FORM, SHAPE, and PATTERN, whilst students produce their own piece of meaningful Op Art. This activity can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in consciously using the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Op Art, task instructions, step-by-step visuals, a template for the task, and also a quote by the Op artist Bridget Riley.
This resource is two PDF files; one with ghost line sections on the template of the heart to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. This sheet is suitable for integration within a scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired.
I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my shop.
Here is a bundle of three St Patrick’s Day creative lessons (with a variety of designs for two of them), and a St Patrick’s Day word search. The details for each lesson and resources are as follows:
St Patrick’s Day Zentangle graphic mouth design
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St Patrick’s Day inspired design exploring line, pattern & shape
This lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, PATTERN and SHAPE, whilst students produce their own Zentangle graphic mouth design to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. A kiss for the Irish on this special celebration. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, including the Irish interpretation of Happy St Patrick’s Day, and some general information on the significance of shamrocks to the Irish community. All task instructions are included, as well as a light graphic mouth design template for the task (five different designs to choose from), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration. Each graphic mouth design template has a shamrock incorporated within it.
This resource is one PDF file of five pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within an identity and/or portraiture scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet.
St Patrick’s Day Cubist-inspired Shamrock
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own St Patrick’s Day Cubist-inspired shamrock design exploring line, shape & colour
The lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, SHAPE and COLOUR, whilst students produce their own Cubist-inspired shamrock piece to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2 and 3, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements and explore some simple elements of Cubism. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Cubism, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, and information on shamrocks. All task instructions are included, as well as a step by step visual example of what is expected.
This resource is one PDF file of two pages, one is the lesson task sheet, the other is a zoomed in version of the step by step process of creating the Cubist-style shamrock if needed. This lesson is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, adding colour with watercolour paints.
St Patrick’s Day Zentangle shamrock design
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St Patrick’s Day inspired design exploring line, pattern & shape
This lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, PATTERN and SHAPE, whilst students produce their own Zentangle shamrock design to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, including the Irish interpretation of Happy St Patrick’s Day, and some general information on the significance of shamrocks to the Irish community. All task instructions are included, as well as a light shamrock design template for the task (two different designs to choose from - one shamrock, one hat with shamrock), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration.
This resource is one PDF file of two pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet.
St Patrick’s Day Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3
This word search celebrates St Patrick’s Day and reminds students of some key words and terms related to this Irish celebration. A simple, easy to use resource as a supplement or filler task, starter or plenary, with two word searches per page to save on printing costs. Students try to find all of the key words within the word search, to celebrate, remind and highlight significant key terms for St Patrick’s Day. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also, if wanted.
This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half (to save printing costs). One sheet has the word search on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at word searches.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St Patrick’s Day inspired design exploring line, pattern & shape
This lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, PATTERN and SHAPE, whilst students produce their own Zentangle graphic mouth design to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. A kiss for the Irish on this special celebration. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, including the Irish interpretation of Happy St Patrick’s Day, and some general information on the significance of shamrocks to the Irish community. All task instructions are included, as well as a light graphic mouth design template for the task (five different designs to choose from), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration. Each graphic mouth design template has a shamrock incorporated within it.
This resource is one PDF file of five pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within an identity and/or portraiture scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet.
I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.
Here is a bundle of six Black History creative lessons/ activities. The details for each lesson and resources are as follows:
Art & Black History Mary Seacole Research Activity Sheet - Key Stage 2 & 3
This resource includes a variety of tasks related to the Black History heroine Mary Seacole, in an art and history worksheet format. Students are to create an art & history research page on Mary Seacole, including a portrait of her inspired by the style of the artist Shepard Fairey. The sheet is designed to be as visual and interactive as possible with prompting questions and tasks. There is an outline image of Mary Seacole for students to add further drawing details and create her portrait using the style of Shepard Fairey for inspiration. There is reference to Fairey’s ‘Obama’ poster design to give an exemplar of the artists style.
This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. This resource pairs particularly well with my Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser, which is also included in this bundle.
Art & Black History Shade by Numbers Portrait Drawing Activity Sheet - Key Stage 2 & 3
This resource is designed to teach students how to use varying shades of TONE to begin to demonstrate FORM in their drawings. This sheet mostly focuses on the Formal Elements LINE, TONE, FORM and SHAPE in a step-by-step ‘shade by numbers’ portrait drawing of the famous Martin Luther King Jr. It can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 students. On the sheet, there is the learning objective, task instructions and a tone bar starter task for students to attempt using their varied tonal shading in pencil, before beginning the main task. The main task has a numbered outline portrait template of MLK, and also a completed shaded reference picture for students to refer to when applying their varied shading sections. There is also some brief information explaining who MLK was, along with one of his poignant quotes.
This is one PDF document that can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. This sheet has been designed to be used within a scheme of work but is also suitable for a one-off lesson (or a couple of lessons), and/or cover session(s). It takes approximately two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly on the sheet. Their sheets are then stored in an A3 portfolio with integrated clear wallets to record and store their project journey in a professional folder.
Black History Heroes & Heroines Fact File Activity Sheet - Key Stage 1, 2 & 3
This resource offers a variety of activities, suggestions and reference points for students when attempting to complete research of a chosen Black History Hero or Heroine. The sheet is designed to be as visual as possible and contains activities including:
Drawing a portrait of their chosen famous Black Hero/Heroine.
A Maths Minute question.
A Calendar Question to encourage students to identify which month Black History is mostly celebrated.
A character description box.
A QuickFacts magnifying glass section to fill in.
A thought bubble for them to explain why they find them inspiring.
A Famous Quote section.
A scroll for them to note down their hero/heroines educational background.
An Important Dates Time Line to make note of some key dates that are significant to their chosen persons history.
Students can add their own decorations or creative touches once the activity sheet is completed.
This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. This resource also pairs particularly well with my Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser, which is also included in this bundle.
Black History Heroes & Heroines Word Search - Key Stage 2 & 3
This word search celebrates and reminds students of some significant heroes and heroines of Black History. A simple, easy to use resource as a supplement or filler task, with two word searches per page to save on printing costs. Students try to find all of the famous names within the word search to celebrate, remind and highlight significant figures in Black History. Answers are provided for self/peer marking also, if wanted.
Famous names include:
MARY SEACOLE, CORETTA SCOTT KING, DOROTHY HEIGHT, ELIJAH MCCOY, HARRIET TUBMAN, LEWIS LATIMER, MALCOM X, ELIZABETH COLEMAN, FREDERICK DOUGLASS, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR, MARCUS GARVEY, MAYA ANGELOU, MUHAMMAD ALI, NELSON MANDELA, ROSA PARKS, RUBY BRIDGES, SARAH E. GOODE, SOJOURNER TRUTH, THURGOOD MARSHALL
This is one PDF document of two pages, designed to be printed A4 size and then cut in half (to save printing costs). One sheet has the word search on, the other has the answers. This task takes approximately twenty minutes to complete, depending on how good the individual students are at word searches.
Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser - Key Stage 2, 3 & 4
This double-sided resource offers a full reference point for students learning about Mary Seacole, as part of their Black History studies. The sheet is designed to be as visual as possible and contains detailed information on the life and history of Mary Seacole, including:
Written biographical information over both pages, Key Vocabulary, Some Fabulous Facts, An explanation of Seacole’s education, A reference to her nicknames, Her Awards and Achievements, A Mary Seacole Timeline, A Compare & Contrast Venn diagram of Mary Seacole & Florence Nightingale.
This is one double-sided PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students best.
Black History Mary Seacole Question Mind Map Activity Sheet - Key Stage 1, 2 & 3
This resource includes a variety of questions related to the Black History Heroine Mary Seacole, in a mind map format. The sheet is designed to be as visual and interactive as possible with prompting questions asked from Mary’s point-of-view. There is an outline image of Mary Seacole in the centre of the mind map page, for students to add further drawing details in order to create her portrait, and colour it also if they wish. Questions include:
When and where was I born?
Why was my life considered adventurous?
How would you describe my personality?
What did I do to help the sick and injured soldiers?
What was my nickname?
Who taught me about healing and medicine and where did I learn?
I was forgotten in history for many years, why do you think that was?
In what year was I voted The Greatest Black Briton?
Why did the War Office not allow me to travel to Crimea and help the injured soldiers?
Students can add their own decorations or creative touches once the questions are completed.
This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. This resource also pairs particularly well with my Black History Mary Seacole Knowledge Organiser resource included in this bundle.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Zentangle St Patrick’s Day inspired design exploring line, pattern & shape
This lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, PATTERN and SHAPE, whilst students produce their own Zentangle shamrock design to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2, 3, and 4, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of what Zentangles are, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, including the Irish interpretation of Happy St Patrick’s Day, and some general information on the significance of shamrocks to the Irish community. All task instructions are included, as well as a light shamrock design template for the task (two different designs to choose from - one shamrock, one hat with shamrock), and some visual examples of what is expected, alongside some general Zentangle patterns for inspiration.
This resource is one PDF file of two pages, each with a different design to choose from. This sheet is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet.
I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.
This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a hand. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour hand examples to for reference.
This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs.
I have created two other cross contour hand sheets that you may wish to look at in my shop, along with other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: skulls, shells, apples, octopus.
This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a shell. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour shell examples to reference from.
This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs.
I have created some further shell cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of an octopus. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour examples to reference from.
This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs.
I have created other cross contour sheets of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, shells, apples, that you may wish to look at in my shop.
This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a shell. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art:
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
PATTERN
This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour shell examples to reference from.
This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs.
I have created some further shell cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.
