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Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.

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Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Visuals. ART. Architecture. 100 Images
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Visuals. ART. Architecture. 100 Images

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Over 100 high quality images of architecture and architectural details. Suitable for Art and Design inspiration. A wide variety of styles and ages of building. Ideal as visual support for STEAM lessons.
Home Learning. Art Video Lessons. Perspective Drawing
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Home Learning. Art Video Lessons. Perspective Drawing

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These videos show students how to use the rules of perspective to develop their drawings. 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective are all covered. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning. There are 8 videos: An Introduction to 1 Point Perspective An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective An Introduction to 3 Point Perspective Draw a Winding Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a Winding, Undulating Road using 1 Point Perspective Draw a House in 2 Point Perspective Draw Steps using 2 Point Perspective Draw a Countryside Scene using 1 Point Perspective
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Portraiture
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Portraiture

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with portraiture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner.
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Halloween Fun

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Enjoy Halloween with you class with this bundle of resources. Coloring sheets, mental math problems, spooky images and a word search. Happy Halloween!
Photographs for inspiration
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Photographs for inspiration

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This huge visual resource offers 13 individual slideshows of photographic images. An ideal study aid for Art students, but equally suitable for use across the wider curriculum. Suitable for use with all ages.
The Step by Step Guide to Developing a Thorough Sketchbook - Natural Forms
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The Step by Step Guide to Developing a Thorough Sketchbook - Natural Forms

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A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough Art sketchbook at Middle and High school. This resource focusses on covering assessment objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of exam level Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art, professional artist and Senior Art Examiner. Over 30 instructional slides.
HALLOWEEN - Spooky Images for Inspiration
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HALLOWEEN - Spooky Images for Inspiration

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Halloween's on the way. This visual resource provides 26 spooky grayscale images which can be used as inspiration for creative writing or artwork. The images have been provided in grayscale to allow them to be photocopied. Students can then use the image as a guide, adding color to the image using paint or pastel. These images are spooky, but not too scary! So would be suitable for use with all ages. Happy Halloween!
How To Paint A Dramatic Seascape - A Visual Resource
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How To Paint A Dramatic Seascape - A Visual Resource

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This resource provides visual inspiration for the development of seascape paintings. A wide range of photographs show the textures, colours and movement of rough seas. The slideshow then shows a range of paintings produced using a variety of techniques. each painting includes an explanation of how it was produced. All paintings were produced by the author, Mael Matthews. This resource could provide inspiration for students of all ages. The main message is that where painting is concerned, the only rule is that there are no rules! The resource also includes Mael's Twitter handle and he is happy to answer all direct questions about the paintings in this resource. Happy painting!
MATH and ART
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MATH and ART

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This resource provides templates for tangrams. They can be easily printed out for students to use. A great way of engaging students in problem solving and geometry. Also a useful cross curricular tool, linking maths with art. Over 50 different designs are provided along with the basic square shape template. Students can also use their imagination to develop their own designs. Suitable for all ages .... even adults would enjoy the challenge!
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Architecture

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Art Schemes of Work and supporting resources focussed on architecture and structures. Includes KS3 and 4 schemes. Slideshows of architecture and structures, a guide to perspective and a guide to developing a GCSE Art sketchbook with a structures theme.
The BIG Image Library
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The BIG Image Library

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A huge resource comprising 13 separate slideshows of images to inform and inspire. Suitable for use with all age groups, this resource would be particularly useful for Art students, but would also provide visual stimulation more generally across the curriculum.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with color. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner.
STEAM. Art and Technology Unit of Work - Architecture
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STEAM. Art and Technology Unit of Work - Architecture

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This unit of work links Art with the STEM subjects by focussing on architecture. Also included is a slideshow of images and guides to 1 and 2 point perspective to support teaching. Ideal for delivery to KS3 / Middle school. Information is provided in a logical, step by step manner. Also includes student information sheets that can be printed out. A useful resource for linking Art to technology.
Classroom displays - Four Art Mind Map Posters
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Classroom displays - Four Art Mind Map Posters

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4 Posters for display in Art rooms. Covering; The Design Process Cross Curricular Links Colors in Different Languages Golden Ratio, Facts and Figures These resources are provided in PDF format and can therefore be printed to any size. Ideal as handouts or larger scale posters.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Architecture
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Architecture

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing, painting and relief work based on architecture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse architecture in their locality, consider architecturally inspired artwork by recognised artists and develop their own responses. The unit of study allows for guided discovery.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Masks
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Masks

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with masks. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Middle School students.
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Photo Library

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A huge image bank providing an invaluable set of resources to support Art, Creative Writing, Geography and many more subjects.