A PowerPoint of 96 starters and plenaries to be used in art lessons across KS3 and KS4.

23 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of line in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of line so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

26 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of shape in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of shape so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

19 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of texture in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of texture so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

20 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of tone in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of tone so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

22 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of pattern in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of pattern so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

22 retrieval tasks / starters / plenaries for the formal/visual element of colour in the form of multiple choice quizzes, true/false, mini tasks, visual quizzes. A wide range of different low-stakes assessment to test students knowledge of the key concepts in Art (the formal elements). All of these retrieval tasks link to the formal element of colour so they can be easily applied to any topic you’re teaching.

A series of 4 lessons that take you through creating the a cast of a hand, using mod-roc, and finally adding zentangle pattern to the hand. Step by step images and visual examples. I also filled the mod-roc casts to create plaster casts of the hands, which you could have older students do or do for your students. However, you can just apply the pattern directly to the mod-roc once it’s dried using pen (for example, felt tips or sharpies).

A hand drawn, illustrated and engaging, 30 day food drawing challenge. Perfect for a remote learning/lockdown Art project, scavenger hunt or as a homework task. Suitable for all ages from primary through to secondary. This can also be used as a colouring in sheet. Check out my other 30 day drawing challenges.

A hand drawn, illustrated and engaging 30 day drawing challenge! Perfect for a remote Art project, scavenger hunt or homework task. Suitable for Primary students all the way through to Secondary. This can also be used as a colouring in sheet. Check out my other 30 day drawing challenges!

A structured writing template (5 pages) to support A Level Art students with writing their Art essay, based on their personal project.

A lesson on mixing skin tones (using either acrylics or oil paints)- suitable for KS4 and KS5

A PowerPoint of six lessons (76 slides) introducing pupils to the human form and the work of Antony Gormley and Heather Hanson (A01). Pupils research artists whose work is based around the human form and complete a copy of a piece of their work using the gridding method. Suitable for the upper end of KS3.

A PowerPoint presentation to be used alongside a life drawing session, starter includes a range of observational drawing techniques (continuous line, non-dominant hand, blind drawing) and main task(s) focuses on value and negative space. Suitable for KS4/5.

An extremely detailed 45 page booklet of resources and 2D tasks based around the themes of perspective, landscape and architecture. Outcomes include a one or two-point perspective landscape inspired by monuments and buildings in the North East and pieces inspired by a range of engaging artists. Suitable for KS3.

Artist research and resources for pupils to complete a research page on SFX makeup.

A booklet of art around the world for Key Stage 3 pupils (and possibly Key Stage 2). The ‘passport’ includes: - a map of the world with spaces for pupils to collect a stamp or reward each time they complete a written analysis / response - starter activities - a guide to structuring an art analysis with sentence starters (based on blooms) - key questions (based on blooms) - 14 pages of key information and images on 14 traditional and contemporary artists (from 13 different countries) An excellent Literacy resource to use for homework or extension activities.

A series of 5 lessons suitable for KS3. Pupils are introduced to the work of Josh Bryan and Luke Dixon and complete a dry-mono print portrait which they go on to fill with 'triangulations' and 'zentangle' patterns. Step by step instructions and pictures are included. These lessons really helped to improve the accuracy of pupils' line, pattern and mark making. Completing zentangle patterns is also a very therapeutic exercise and can help pupils manage their stress.

A detailed PowerPoint (consisting of 92 slides and covering 6 lessons) exploring the artist Georgia O'Keeffe. The final outcome for this project is an oil pastel, chalk and ink resist piece- ghosted images of O'Keeffe's flowers and shells are provided for extra support but the project could be extended and pupils could draw their own final outcome. This project was very engaging, learning objectives are clear and there are clear links to colour theory. Peer assessment, self assessment and teacher assessment is also included (including sheets to provide feedback with). Differentiated questioning strategies include a 'Pokemon' themed scoring system whereby pupils collect Pokemon and answer more challenging questions in order to 'evolve' their Pokemon.

A paper sculpture project based on emotion and metaphor. This bundle includes a SOW, high quality resources, exemplars and a series of 17 lesson plans (with learning objectives, assessment and homework tasks). This project proved to be very engaging- with pupils producing some thoughtful, creative, individual and skilful pieces (photographs of examples- of differing abilities- are included in the bundle). Have fun! :-) Year 8 3D Project Brief: You will be designing and creating a 3D sculpture from paper. Over the course of the project you will learn various paper sculpture skills and techniques and analyse a variety of paper sculpture Artists such as Helen Musselwhite, Peter Callesen and Julia Brodskaya. You will learn how to generate ideas, develop and refine your ideas and produce a final outcome.