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 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

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.

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 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.