We will be handing out GCSE Art Component 2 2025 question papers in January. This is a FULLY EDITABLE 12 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for GCSE Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA and Edexcel. As it is fully editable it is suitable for use with ALL TITLES; Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design. This fully illustrated guide leads the student through the stages of development of a thorough set of work that meets the requirements of the assessment objectives. Drawing in all its forms is strongly encouraged, as drawing underpins all other work, no matter which Title is being followed. This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department. No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure that works irrespective of the starting point. Potentially, this could be used as an outline for the development of Component 1 too!! Also includes an editable planning sheet to help students organise themselves right from the start. This resource is provided as a Word doc so that you can edit it to meet your needs. For instance, tailor it to your exam board and deadline dates, or add your own images and artist references. We hope it helps! **P.S, be sure to unzip (extract) the file once downloaded. To do this, simply right click on the file and choose “Extract all” from the menu. You will then have a fully editable resource. **The zipped download system is set by TES, by the way, authors have no choice in the matter. It is to speed up the download process.

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.

We hand out the Component 2 papers in January. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for AQA GCSE Art students tackling Component 2 in 2025. Packed with practical advice, this resource helps students confidently navigate their preparatory work from the moment they receive the exam paper to the completion of their final piece. Key Features: Choosing the Best Starting Point: Detailed tips to help students select a theme that aligns with their strengths and interests. Organised Prep Work: Strategies for creating inspiring mind maps, mood boards, and sketchbook entries to develop ideas. Assessment Objective Breakdown: Clear, student-friendly guidance on how to meet all four AQA assessment objectives with examples and suggestions for artist research, experimentation, and presentation. Practical Time Management: Weekly goal-setting tools and advice to keep students on track, avoiding last-minute stress. Encouraging Creativity: Suggestions for taking risks, exploring personal ideas, and producing a unique, high-quality body of work. This resource is designed to inspire and empower students, providing clear and structured advice while leaving plenty of room for creative freedom. Perfect for use in the classroom, for independent study, or as part of after-school support sessions. Equip your students with everything they need to excel in their GCSE Art exam. Download now and ensure their success!

GCSE Art: AQA Component 2 Comprehensive Guide Support your GCSE Art students with this detailed, step-by-step guide designed specifically for the AQA Component 2 externally set assignment. Packed with practical advice, creative prompts, and clear timelines, this resource supports students in developing a thorough body of preparatory work leading to a final outcome. What’s Included? Clear Structure: Easy-to-follow steps for brainstorming, research, and idea development. Artistic Inspiration: Guidance on creating mind maps, gathering visual references, and selecting relevant artists. Creative Processes: Advice on observational drawing, photography, media experimentation, and artist responses. Presentation Tips: Suggestions for developing effective sketchbook layouts and intelligent annotation. Progress Monitoring: Tools to help students reflect, refine, and cycle through their creative process. Exam Preparation: A straightforward timeline to ensure students are organized and ready for the 10-hour exam. Why This Resource? Student-Friendly Language: Written in a way that is easy for students to understand and apply. Flexible Framework: Suitable for all AQA titles and starting points and adaptable to individual projects. Engages Creativity: Encourages students to experiment, take risks, and produce unique, meaningful work. Teacher Support: Perfect for guiding independent learners while complementing classroom teaching. Ideal for: Teachers looking for a structured, engaging way to support GCSE Art students. Students seeking clarity and confidence in developing their Component 2 projects. Help your students achieve their full creative potential with this resource! Provided as a Word doc for total editing freedom.

An invaluable support resource for A level Art students. Updated for 2025. We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers at the start of 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 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.

A Health and Safety policy for Art Departments, covering a wide range of materials and creative processes. Fully editable.

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.

Unlock the vibrant world of Pop Art with this engaging and comprehensive art lesson plan designed for elementary-aged students! This dynamic resource introduces young artists to the iconic Pop Art movement, celebrating creativity and self-expression. Key Features: In-depth Introduction: Delve into the Pop Art movement’s history and key elements, featuring famous artworks by influential artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Hands-On Activity: Encourage creativity with a step-by-step art activity where students choose an everyday object as their muse. They’ll sketch, outline, and paint using bold colors, embracing the essence of Pop Art. Materials and Instructions: A detailed list of materials, clear instructions, and helpful tips guide both teachers and students through the entire artistic process, ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience. Extension Activities: Take the learning further with exciting extension activities, including artist research projects, collaborative murals, and the creation of 3D Pop Art sculptures. These extensions allow for continued exploration and deeper understanding of Pop Art concepts. Rubric for Assessment: Evaluate students’ progress with a comprehensive rubric covering creativity, use of color, precision, representation of Pop Art elements, effort, and presentation. Foster a positive learning environment with constructive feedback. Benefits: Cultivates an appreciation for art history. Enhances creativity and self-expression. Develops fine motor skills through sketching and painting. Encourages collaboration and discussion. Provides a versatile framework for customization. Why Choose This Lesson? This Pop Art lesson plan is perfect for educators seeking a well-rounded and engaging art experience for elementary students. Spark their imagination, celebrate individuality, and bring the exciting world of Pop Art into your classroom today!

Be ready for January Exam paper handout! This fully editable document provides a support framework for students as they start developing preparatory work for the Component 2 Externally Set Task 2020. Equally suited for use with all endorsements - Art and Design, Applied, Fine art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-Dimensional Design and Photography. The document encourages students to address all four Assessment Objectives as they develop their ideas. It also sets out a week by week plan for the development of work. The plan, like everything else can be edited if necessary to suit the needs of your students. Also includes a printable Art Analysis prompt sheet to help students analyse the work of recognised artists, a guide to developing a sketchbook and a printable guide to the main periods in Art History. Please note: The exam questions are not reproduced within these documents as this would contravene Ofqual regulations. This document provides a framework / schedule which will allow students to develop work effectively irrespective of the question chosen.

Here is a complete, lesson by lesson art curriculum for Key Stage 3. 154 pages of illustrated lesson plans that lead on from each other. Each lesson plan includes assessment guidance, differentiation, lesson structure, resource list, cross curricular links, homework task, and explanatory note to student. 38 lessons covering drawing, painting, printing, clay work, wire work, collage, mixed media and much more. An ideal “pick up and go” resource to get your students really engaging in the subject. Provided here as a Word document for complete editing freedom so that you can tailor things to the needs of your students.

If your students follow the instructions in this handout they will cover all four Assessment Objectives and be well on their way to passing the GCSE course. Clear instructions, print friendly and fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Art specification. I have used this in my own department where we generally obtain 70% 9 - 7 and 100% 9 - 4. This resource works!!

A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This is a sample of the resource. The full resource can be purchased in the TES “premium” section by clicking here If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here … and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don’t forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

A level Art. A support document for A Level Art students to help them decide on a theme or topic for Component 1. Suitable for Art and Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles and 3D Design. Component 1 is a Personal Investigation and it is important that they choose a starting point that is gong to keep their interest and allow them to clearly meet the Assessment Objectives. This resource provides example starting points, reminds students about the Assessment Objectives and offers a structured approach to getting started with Component 1. Also included is a student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which will help them ensure that they are meeting them through their preparatory work. Written with the AQA specification in mind, but equally suited to EdExcel.

Here is a fully editable A Level Art course structure. It provides structure for a two year course and is appropriate for AQA, OCR, Edexcel specifications. The editable nature of the resource means that it is appropriate for any of the art titles. Used in an outstanding art department that was praised by Ofsted after a “Deep Dive”.

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!

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GCSE ART TEXTILES. We can now hand out the GCSE Art Textiles Component 2 papers. This is a FULLY EDITABLE step by step guide to developing a thorough sketchbook. It is a fully editable resource which gives you the power to alter it to meet the requirements of your students. Ideal for teachers who have moved from DT Textiles to Art Textiles. Please note that the theme of the guide is different to the Component 2 questions because we are not allowed to reproduce the questions as this would contravene Ofqual regulations, but you will be able to very quickly edit the resource to link to whichever questions your students want to study. This is a 37 page resource and is print friendly. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. We hope that this resource helps get Component 2 underway and cuts your workload.

A fully editable handbook for AS and A level Art students providing up to date information on the new AQA specification as well as clear guidance regarding expectations, deadlines and preparing portfolios. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here ...... and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.