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.

To help Art teachers and students during this difficult time, we are providing video art lessons absolutely FREE. Simply click on the link below and subscribe for over 90 Art lessons and activities. We are adding to the lessons every week … so don’t forget to check back… Activities include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printing, collage, digital, video, mixed media, presentation techniques and exemplar sketchbooks. Suitable for all ages and designed so that students can do the activities at home with basic materials. The download has the link … alternatively, just click on the link below and subscribe to our channel. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFgI5VsWy4vGUxoH8a8MfsLUM7SwvyxxG We hope they help a bit! Stay safe.

Inspire (and slightly frighten) students with this set of scary pictures for Halloween. Ideal as inspiration for creative writing, Art ....or just a bit of fun on 31st October. Pictures are suitable for KS2 ... they're not too scary really! If you like this resource why not check out hundreds more by clicking here Happy Halloween!

Get students in the Olympic mood with this free Olympic themed coloring sheet. Check out lots more resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

Get students in the Olympic mood with this free Olympic themed colouring sheet. Check out lots more resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

This is a free preview document for the top selling Complete Art Curriculum. We hope that the document provides a flavour of what the complete resource offers. We have also included one of the 18 image slideshows in its entirety. The actual resource is huge and can be accessed here [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/art-complete-art-curriculum-2018-11376702]. Here is the description of it. The best selling ART resource just got even better! Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum from the start of Year 7 to the end of Year 9. 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. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 Slideshows included cover the following themes: Autumn Birds Buildings Christmas Dramatic landscapes Fish Flowers Fungi Graffiti Insects Natural textures People Rust Sky Sea Trees Water Perspective Clay workshop The full resource can be accessed here [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/art-complete-art-curriculum-2018-11376702]

A festive grid drawing activity to engage children in the run up to Christmas. Also ideal as an emergency cover lesson. Merry Christmas!

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Students are now starting to develop their exam unit. This resource provides 2 photocopiable review sheets which can be given to students to encourage them to take control of their work and assess what they still have to do. Student friendly language is used to help them view their progress in relation to the Assessment Objectives. This resource has been written with the AQA specification in mind, but would be equally suited to EdExcel. Provided as PDF and Word document so that it can be fully edited to suit your school's particular needs.

Make decorative 3D Christmas crackers. Two different cracker templates with simple instructions will allow them to cut and stick. Also included are 16 different festive images to provide inspiration for drawing and painting designs onto the crackers. All that is needed is thin card for printing the templates on to, scissors, paint or pencil crayons and glue. Suitable for KS2 and 3 students ..... or anyone who fancies a Christmas activity. Merry Christmas!

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.