This GCSE Art Project aims to develop and enhance the range of skills that students have been taught at KS3, enabling them to master and improve in a way that was engaging yet simple to achieve. There are some ‘essential’ art skills taught in this project, including: grid drawing, pencil drawing, pen drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, poly printing and different types of research / art analysis / presentation skills. The theme is Pop Culture, allowing students a wide range of references to work from. The presentation includes lesson entry tasks / plenaries and exit tasks, examples of student work, homework tasks throughout. There are printable resources on slides 1-12 with the Pop Culture images I used in lessons. There is an artist research information slide that can also be printed (slide 43) There are 124 slides in total.

We had international day at school, and I was focussing on New Zealand. This is an introduction into New Zealand culture, and in particular Maori art and traditions. I used it for KS2 but it could easily be adapted for younger or older students It it designed to be used for an art lessons, focussing on the repeating patterns and design (kowhaiwhai)

These are a series of worksheets and information I have collated into a full project. The theme of the project is MASKS & IDENTITY Within the project, there are a number of mini sections relating to different mask types. I have uploaded these individually (see below) as they are perfect for cover / homework / one off lessons. I will also upload the full project once I have added the finishing touches. Available worksheets: Artists - Cindy Sherman / Marcus Coates / Haus-Rucker-Co Cultural Map Day of the Dead Drill Music Festima Filipino Dinagyang Halloween Music Superheroes Symmetry Venetian Carnival Each upload contains a PowerPoint and PDF. I created the resources on a MacBook and sometimes Windows PowerPoint can open the fonts and formatting slightly off, so I wanted to offer both versions! You can also edit the PowerPoint to make it suitable for the students you teach. Please feel free to ask any questions

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning how to draw portraits as a part of their art and design study. This organiser has a particular focus on the inspiring work of portrait artists from different cultures. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Styles and Techniques; -Significant Artists (heavily featuring Frida Kahlo, but also Elizabeth Catlett and Kehinde Wiley); -Creative Ideas and Examples; -Key Vocabulary; -Timeline of Frida Kahlo’s life. This resource can be adapted for all ages, but was originally designed for supporting upper KS2 children. The resource is designed to be printed onto A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This resource introduces children to the colourful work of African artist Edward Tingatinga. This Tanzanian artist was completely self taught and created paintings inspired by the images found on mud huts. His work is bright and colourful and many say it has a simple childlike quality to it. This resource will introduce children to the artist and what is now known as Tingatinga art. They will then go on to practice some of his techniques before creating their own piece of Tingatinga style artwork. This resource includes: Introduction to Tingatinga art presentation Introduction to Edward Tingatinga presentation Art practice instruction presentation Art activity instruction presentation Templates Lesson plan I have successfully used this resource with children in years 1, 2 and 3. It could also be used with younger and older age groups depending on ability. Minimal supplies are needed for the activities- paper, pencils, erasers and something to colour with - paint could also be used if you are feeling brave!

This Art scheme introduces students to 3 dimensional art from different cultures through analysis activities and the making of vessels. The resource includes clear guidance for the teacher, homework, how it will be assessed, differentiation, resources list, cross curricular links and a useful prompt sheet for students. The lessons have been designed to be taught over 4 x 1 hour sessions. This can be used as a stand alone unit, or as part of the series of lessons that we have on offer. The rest of the lessons are available from our shop.

This is a complete lesson introducing Maori art through Ta Moko tattoos. It introduces learners to Ta Moko and looks at creating art based on the ideas and techniques. Included are aims and objectives of the lesson, templates for drawing faces, evaluation criteria and key words.

A detailed project looking at developing a Still-life project looking at composition, rule of thirds, different techniques for each object with different art styles. Students firstly, study what is a Still-life and write up a definition for this. Students then look at what different styles in Art before Modern Art. Students look in detail at Dutch Still life and the Vanitas still-life. There is also some information on the Post Impressionist artist Paul Cezanne and his style of brushwork. A focus on what is still life?, then looking at Pop Art and what is pop Art? Students then answer questions on two Pop Artists: Michael Craig Martin and Patrick Caulfield. Students practise making a background on Pop Art in their sketchbook and answer the questions. Students develop their own Still-life and are told to bring in objects for their Surreal mixed media Still-life and their are examples of this. Students learn to compose a layout for their still-life final using a Viewfinder and the rules of third, Fibonnacci rule to help them construct a composition. Students develop their own Still-life and are told to bring in objects for their final arrangement. The emphasis is then to take them through different techniques with each object they brought to class. The techniques included in the project are: Wax and Scratch, Paper collage, Pop Art hard edge colours and outlines, Palette knife painting, Pencil shading and Pen drawing. There are finally student examples of final outcomes for this project to support the outcome.

This is a 15 lesson scheme of work that teaches students Street Art through Art lessons. It guides students to produce a number of different pieces of work looking at artists such as Banksy, Keith Haring and Shepard Fairey The pack contains all lessons in separate powerpoints, resources for lessons, separate homework tasks and also a scheme of work Lesson Breakdown Introductory Collage Banksy Critical Study Page Banksy Monoprint/Sgraffito Keith Haring Composition Designing a graffiti tag Shepard Fairey Work Designing a personal response

This resource is a complete 7-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a mask. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual mask inspired by different cultures all over the world. Included are 17 ‘do now’ starter activities which assist EAL student digest key vocabulary. This project uses readily available classroom materials. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make the mask, while introducing the design process to year 7/new students. As part of the design process, students will investigate their theme, research construction techniques; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own mask and evaluate the product. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.

Fully editable, comprehensive 40-slide PPT resource designed to introduce students to some GCSE Art and Design AQA 2026 themes - ‘FINE ART’ (7 in total). Each theme comes with a mood board packed with associated words and starting points to inspire creativity, alongside 4–6 detailed artist profiles featuring in-depth information, high-quality images, and helpful links. I have included the following themes; Nature Isolation Movement Interiors Time Magnificent Lost & Found Students will also engage with a starter activity that shows just how easy it is to connect their ideas to each theme. Some artist profiles are drawn from another resource, ‘FOUND (2026): A Complete Guide to GCSE Art and Design ESA C2’ for transparency. This resource is perfect for launching a new project, sparking discussion, and helping students feel confident exploring the new AQA themes. If you like my resources, please leave a review! :)

This package includes a lesson plan and a wealth of images and templates to carry out 4 different art activities. We spent the full day focusing on art from different artists such as Picasso Monet Romero Britto and many more. The learning objective is: How do I create different tones of one colour using different media, exploring shape and pattern? Success Criteria: I can discuss the work of artists. I can mix paint to create different shades of blue. I can keep the colours clean by using a clean brush to mix. I can make an observational drawing I can combine pastel colours to create an illusion of colours mixing. I can create a repeating pattern using tone to add depth. Children will create 4 different art pieces using many different techniques all based around our theme of the colour blue.

A full document presentation that supports the 2026 AQA Fine Art exam paper. There are two introduction pages, including a page for the assessment objectives, then two pages for EACH question. There are 22 artists listed for EACH exam question, as well as 22 keywords to start off a mindmap and some suggestions for ideas. You will need the 2026 AQA exam paper to access this document. The questions are only identifiable by the number, NOT by the title. You can find the exam paper on the AQA website. Please see my 2024 and 2025 AQA Fine Art exam paper document in my shop for an example of how this years looks. It is the EXACT same layout but for this years questions. The download includes a PDF version and an editable power point version, if you wish to edit it and / or type in the questions to go alongside the page.

These are a series of worksheets and information I have collated into a full project. The theme of the project is MASKS & IDENTITY Within the project, there are a number of mini sections relating to different mask types. I have uploaded these individually (see below) as they are perfect for cover / homework / one off lessons. I will also upload the full project once I have added the finishing touches. Available worksheets: Artists - Cindy Sherman / Marcus Coates / Haus-Rucker-Co Cultural Map Day of the Dead Drill Music Festima Filipino Dinagyang Halloween Music Superheroes Symmetry Venetian Carnival Each upload contains a PowerPoint and PDF. I created the resources on a MacBook and sometimes Windows PowerPoint can open the fonts and formatting slightly off, so I wanted to offer both versions! You can also edit the PowerPoint to make it suitable for the students you teach. Please feel free to ask any questions

An art scheme of study focussing on cultural art. Suitable for Middle school.

We will be handing out GCSE Art Component 2 2026 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.

A 6 week Art Maori face tattoo project. 16 slides with Maori tattoo resources and and basic lesson outlines. Students research Maori tattoos, draw a facial outline and then create their own facial tattoo design. These can then be shaded or coloured.

In this lesson, students are introduced to the meaning of cultural misappropriation and intellectual property. They then use this knowledge to debate and discuss the various attendant issues, before writing a speech expressing their own point of view.

This guide was created to help teachers take advantage of the resources and features that Google Arts & Culture has to offer. It shows you how to navigate the site and mobile app, so you can get right to the fun part: planning engaging activities and explorations for your students. Google Arts & Culture includes content that supports students and explorers of all ages, but this guide is designed specifically for teachers of students from age 8 through adults. In the guide, you will find: an overview of the different types of content on Google Arts & Culture navigation tips to help you use the platform efficiently ready-to-use activities to try in your classroom No matter what subject you teach, this guide will provide ways to integrate Google Arts & Culture into your curriculum, giving students deeper context and engaging, hands-on learning opportunities.

We are at this time of year where we want to do something different and fun with our classes. I have just made this lesson about Henri Rousseau as some kind of French Cultural Awareness for my KS3 classes. The lesson starts as some kind of classroom museum. Students have a questionnaire about Henri Rousseau and have to answer questions about his life. Then, they will observe 6 of his paintings and there will be 2 activities regarding his works. Finally, they will have to make their own jungle in the style of Henri Rousseau. I would say this could take 2 or even 3 lessons depending on your students. I hope you enjoy and please do not hesitate to leave feedback as it would make me happy to hear what you think of the resource.

A 'Sector Skills Council' Factsheet on the Visual Arts industry, giving advice on all types of jobs in this area. Employment, careers, job roles, work-related learning, Range of opportunities, Types of work, Skills & qualities and Business structures / work roles, work placements, employability. (Apprenticeships, Further Education, Getting a Job, Higher Education, Work Experience, Volunteering é Gap Year, Self-employment/Entrepreneurship).