Mind map It is a starting point for a project you may want to create. I usually start my projects with one word ideas, and then create my own mindmaps as a way to start thinking about artists I want to introduce to students and then consider possible subthemes to that topic. This usually helps me then write a brief and a scheme of work. I just found this old mindmap on a project I didn’t deliver but it’s a nice visual starting point for anyone looking for ideas. Creating project themes from scratch can be time consuming, and so I intend to share more of these briefs that I have created in the last 12 years. This brief focuses on the theme of Perception. I have edited the brief so it is not directly linked to an exam board, it can be modified by teachers to link more directly to your own specifications and assessment criteria.

This worksheet/questionnaire that can be used in lessons to ensure your students are aware of good practice as well as health and safety protocol when lino cutting and lino printing. It is formatted at A3 and can be printed from A4 and up to A2. I have also tried to add some humour to keep students on their toes.

This is a simple poster focused on charcoal artists that students may consider for researching, or perhaps teachers may want to use as examples of varying styles using charcoal.

What is a personal investigation? This document was made for students to understand the requirements of a personal investigation. I found GCSE and A Level students found this useful as it clearly lays down the areas they will need to focus on and how to start.

This is a step by step guide/handout for teachers and students on how to draw a portrait using the grid method. This method can apply to any object students are working from. I created and used this handout for my Y12 Fine Art students. It was a success and something students referred to regularly. This technique is not as easy as it may seem, and although it is not as demanding as drawing from observation, this technique still challenges students to improve hand eye coordination, and teaches them a way to draw proportionately. Added - My own oil paint example, step by step

This poster can be used as a class display or to be handed out to students for a lesson on how color is used by artists to convey message and meaning as well as emotion. Links to information presented on the poster are discreetly displayed in light grey, where information has been copied and pasted from online sources, should you wish to do some further research for your own schemes of work.

This is a brief I wrote for year 9 students last year. The theme is transformation and it is a graphic design based project for the magazine Juxtapoz. This includes - Brief scenario A list of how to start the project - for students Example of a mind map to follow in the next few days.

This is an informative poster on the history of colour theory. This can be printed a3/A2 as a class display or as a smaller print out/handout for students sketchbooks. It explains the origin of colour theory and who created the traditional and CMYK colour wheels.

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 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.

This is an informative poster that gives a brief history on the origins of Acrylic Paint. I created this and used in lessons as a handout. It worked well as a starter activity/discussion point on the benefits of understanding different mediums. This leads on to students researching the history of oil paints (classroom activity or homework) and making comparisons between these mediums - pros and cons.

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.

This resource is aimed at helping teachers and students with the beginning stages of developing ideas for the Identity project. Suggestions on how to start the project. Mindmaps for possible directions based on the theme.

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 poster gives a brief history on the theory of color. Spelling has been edited to U.S spelling of Color. I have also used AI to translate this into French. It is informative and eye catching and discusses both the traditional and CMYK/ CMJN color wheels. It is formatted to A3 size but can be printed up to A2. Ce poster présente un bref historique de la théorie des couleurs. L’orthographe a été adaptée à l’orthographe américaine de Color ainsi qu’à l’orthographe française. Il est informatif et accrocheur et aborde les roues chromatiques traditionnelles et CMYK/ CMJN. Il est formaté au format A3 mais peut être imprimé au format A2.

This is a project I delivered a couple of years ago to my BTEC L3 Art and Design students. I was inspired to create and deliver a project that empowered my students and gave them the opportunity to create their own visual narratives on a theme that is sensitive to most (especially young people), and extremely relevant today - Body Image. This is a project that requires the teacher to be sensitive to young people’s views, thoughts and personal experiences. I would recommend that you deliver this knowing you have good relationships with your students and that you are open to tackling difficult topics with care. This will get you started if you are stuck for ideas for your next project. How you deliver this is up to you. A brief - powerpoint. Brief, visual mindmap, questionnaire - pdf.

Visual aid - Poster/Classroom display Artist’s work that links to Migration theme.

Poster - classroom display to inspire students. Images and names of amazing illustrators that might inspire them.

4 posters on questioning in Art. This can be used in lessons or as classroom displays to remind students of questions they should be asking themselves when researching or producing their own work.

This is an introductory worksheet on the Formal Visual Elements. It defines what this means, and asks students to identify what these elements are. Answers are available for teachers and an extension task with exemplar material is also available for teachers to deliver in lesson. Students can go on to use the template provided to create examples of the formal visual elements. An example is available for clarity. There are two copies available - one with the US spelling of color.