Unlock creative skills with this comprehensive Adobe Express beginner’s guide. This 2-page PDF features easy-to-follow infographics and clearly describes each Adobe Express design tool function. Ideal for students and teachers, it helps improve graphic design in school projects and resource creation. Print the PDF file large and in colour for A3 classroom posters or smaller for individual handouts. (A printer-friendly version in greyscale is included for individual handout options.) The guide focuses on: Naming and showing the icons available in the Adobe Express Toolbar, Explaining the functions of each icon, Highlights the Artificial Intelligence AI tools and how to use them. *This file will be linked to upcoming units and resources for OCN NI Computer Application in the Arts. * Please note that the downloaded resource will not contain the watermark shown in the examples. If you found this resource helpful, please leave a 5-star review and provide feedback for improvements. As a token of appreciation, you can choose a free resource from my shop of equal value to your purchased resource. Email pigmentofimaginationstudio@gmail.com with your username, the reviewed resource, and the resource you’d like for free. Looking for more graphic software or ICT-based art resources? Check out: Canva, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop AI Cheatsheet and Poster Bundle Canva - Canva Guide To Design Tool Functions Photoshop Key Tools Guide - PDF & PowerPoint The 5 E’s Infographic Poster: ICT’s Role in the Classroom Don’t forget to follow my shop,Pigment Of Imagination Resource Studio , for future art and design-based resources. ©2024, Pigment of Imagination Resource Studios This product is for a single user and is for personal and classroom use only. Copying any part of this resource is forbidden and violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

If you’re looking to explore your school’s provision and curriculum in Expressive Arts and Design (EAD) for your early years children, this audit pack gives you the perfect starting point. Aimed at primary school settings, the audit can be used by EYFS leads, year 1 leaders & teachers, KS1 phase leaders and curriculum leaders to explore how effectively your school gives children broad and exciting EAD learning opportunities and where there are chances to develop this even further. Links are also made between the EYFS and the National Curriculum subjects in Year 1 to provide support for that crucial transition, and is ideal if you’re looking to provide a cohesive curriculum offer between the early years and KS1. More EYFS leadership resources can be found on our website.

Expressive Arts and Design audit for Reception and EYFS provisions. Expressive Arts and Design audit only. The comprehensive EYFS deep dive and audit pack can be found on our website Honeyguide SLS for £17.50.

Students given examplesof nature pictures and to create a repeat pattern from a pencil drawing of these pictures Pictures of nature for students to draw from and then how to make a repeat unit from this drawing Showing how to make a mirror repeat, half-drop repeat, straight repeat and diagonal repeat. Resources needed: Tracing paper, pencils, calico fabric cut in squares, ink rollers, waterproof inks, Step by step breakdown of design and printing processes Guidelines on how to use polyprint. Students make a repeat pattern on fabric and then sew this into a cushion There are lots of student examples to support Examples of student work Success Criteria Simplifying drawing into a line pattern and making a repeat unit, Choosing a colour combination for repeat unit and drawing out the unit on fabric Carefully rolling out the colours and layering the print from light to dark. Strong contrasts of colour Careful accurate layering of colours.

Expressive arts and Design Themed Cars Lesson - Transport Topic Included: 1 Teacher Lead Focus Activity (LO and SC included) 1 Nursery Nurse Focus Activity (LO and SC included) 6 Independent Activity Ideas Book Link Ideas PPT for Carpet Input

EYFS Expressive Arts and Design objectives and Early Learning Goals, split by strand and age. Includes 30-50 months and 40-60+ months. Great for display!

Expressive Art and Design - Drawing Lesson Pack A 6 week lesson pack to teach EYFS or KS1 children drawing techniques. Included: Lesson planning Resource list Worksheets

Expressive Arts and Design Themed Jack and the Beanstalk Lesson - Traditional Tales Topic Includes: 1 Teacher Led Focus Activity (LO and SC included) 1 Nursery Nurse Led Focus Activity (LO and SC included) 6 Independent Activities Book Link Ideas

An ambitious and bespoke EYFS curriculum progression document for Expressive Arts and Design. This resource offers clear end-of-Reception goals to work alongside the statutory Early Learning Goals, with sequential steps for learning to achieve these end points. This also provides a reliable framework for tracking and assessment - ideal for Reception teachers aiming for high-quality provision and progress and attainment tracking. This curriculum progression document can be used alongside many school-specific topics. Uploaded as a Microsoft Word document, this resource can be amended to suit your Reception learners at your school.

This document has been taken from Birth to Five Matters, to make it a smaller tool to use for planning and tracking coverage.

This resources provides topic overviews in Expressive Arts and Design for EYFS. Curriculum intent and topic coverage for Expressive Arts and Design. A clear progression from Nursery into reception and a clear progression from EYFS into Year 1 with direct example. Evidence of how the curriculum getting children children year 1 ready through linking the ELG to Year 1 national curriculm content. All content is linked to development Matters. Important - topic for expressive arts - music - are linked to charanga - no resources are lesson content for delivery are taken from charanga

A bumper pack to help you create a stimulating and exciting art and design area in your classroom The pack has been used in the Early Years and throughout key stage 1 and 2. The pack includes: Colour paint tins for the everyday colours plus the more unusual colours such as beige, navy, cream, turquoise etc, Colour ‘splats’ to make a number line up to 50, ‘Challenge’ cards featuring a wizard with challenges such as ‘make a hat’, ‘make a car’ and a blank challenge sheet for you to write your own challenges for your class, Topic words for display and labelling (small and larger) with words such as scissors, paint, crayons, stapler etc, Paint mixing pallets to show which colours can be mixed together to make new colours, Art words such as ‘symmetry’, ‘sketch’, ‘bright’, ‘spiral’ etc Posters to motivate the children such as ‘can you paint with your fingers, string etc’, ‘can you paint your favourite part of a story?’ etc The resource will be sent to you on CD in pdf format. A great time saving pack for the busy teacher!

This termly planner is one of four that are available as a bundle: RME, Expressive Arts, HWB and ICT. The planner is easy to use and adaptable to suit any stage/curricular area. These particular plans have been designed for a Primary Five class during the first term and follow the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. The planner includes experiences and outcomes, skills, lesson ideas, key vocabulary, necessary resources, outline of the four capacities as well as a fully editable assessment section. Front cover graphics from mycutegraphics.com.

Great for KS3 Students and could also provide a starting point for GCSE students at the start of their course. Could be used in a project, for a cover lesson, homework/extension tasks. Includes 1x - Shoe-Trainer store design sheet 1x - Product branding and visual identity 1x Takeaway pizza design sheet Just print out and you are ready to go. Happy Teaching :-)

Powerpoint presentation identifying the various elements of composition in paintings such as focal point, leading lines and viewpoint and how they impact the artwork.

2 poppy templates to colour or paint. 1 with dots for using with cotton buds for fine motor work. 10% from all Poppy resources will be donated to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

Dive into the world of Pop Art with Roy Lichtenstein-inspired collage creation task. This hands-on activity invites students to design their own vibrant collages, infusing their unique flair while paying homage to the Pop Art master. Unleash imagination and artistic expression with this exciting and engaging task

This is one sheet that summarises the main assessment objectives of the GCSE Art and Design course

Use this document to support the slimmed down national curriculum. Key subject specific skills, for example painting, drawing and 3D modeling, mapped out for each year group for Years 1 to 6. Also available in editable word format email webb.gaz@gmail.com website: gwsupport.co.uk

Fairytale Set Design – Classroom Lesson Pack Description: This engaging and hands-on lesson introduces students to the art of set design for theatre productions. Perfect for both experienced drama teachers and non-specialists, this lesson requires no specialist equipment—just basic classroom materials like cardboard, paper, and markers. Students will explore how to design imaginative and visually captivating sets that bring magical stories to life on stage. The lesson is designed to work in a range of spaces including classrooms as well as dedicated Drama Studios and Halls. What’s Included: A complete PowerPoint presentation that guides students through the key stages of set design, focusing on creating enchanted environments, magical landscapes, and whimsical architecture. Interactive team challenges: Set design brainstorming session for fairytale scenes Collaborative set-building exercise using simple materials Mood board opportunity (online or physical) Creative design task for different fairytale settings (castle, forest, village, etc.) Comprehensive lesson notes and Powerpoint to minimise preparation Materials handout Vocabulary handout Peer assessment opportunity and handout Key Features: Requires only basic classroom materials (cardboard, paper, markers, etc.) Clear and concise instructions that are suitable for both specialists and non-specialists Encourages teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving Complements other theatre design lessons (costumes, lighting, sound) Works well as part of a wider introduction to theatre design and production roles Ideal for KS3/KS4 Drama classes or as part of a themed unit on fairytales or fantasy storytelling and as a basic introduction to set design. This digital download provides everything needed for an engaging and educational lesson about the vital role of set design in bringing fairytales to life on stage. File Format: PowerPoint with accompanying PDF handouts Duration: 60-75 minute lesson but can easily be adapted Age Range: 11-16 years

**This PPT can be used to introduce the gesturalism (gestural drawing and painting techniques)- method of Fine Art painting characterized by energetic expressive brushstrokes deliberately emphasizing the sweep of the painter’s arm or movement of the hand. **