Key Stage 3 Art & Design Student Handbook

This comprehensive handbook is designed for KS3 students (Years 7-9) and serves as a complete guide to Visual Arts education. It covers essential art concepts, techniques, and processes, focusing on developing students’ creativity and critical thinking. The resource is structured around the formal elements of art, including line, shape, form, tone, texture, space, pattern, and colour.

Key sections include:

An introduction to different types of art, craft, design, and media.
Guidance on evaluating, reflecting on, and assessing art.
An overview of assessment criteria, self-assessment, and reflection methods.
Contextual sources, art movements, and styles from ancient to modern.
Interactive content such as suggested websites, YouTube channels, and activities.
This handbook is an excellent resource for teachers and students, providing clear, structured content to support visual arts learning, with plenty of practical tips and examples. Perfect for classroom use or independent learning.