I have taught Art & Design, Art History, Photography and Mindful Art for 26 yrs. I studied at the Royal College of Art. I have experience in exam moderation and organising international projects/conferences. I share quality teaching resources for teachers and practitioners and focus on deep learning, cross-curricular, literacy, innovation and imagination.
I have taught Art & Design, Art History, Photography and Mindful Art for 26 yrs. I studied at the Royal College of Art. I have experience in exam moderation and organising international projects/conferences. I share quality teaching resources for teachers and practitioners and focus on deep learning, cross-curricular, literacy, innovation and imagination.
An information sheet that outlines the Cubism movement, with basic facts and short paragraphs of information that can be used for literacy and research purposes.
Cubism was one of the most influential visual art styles of the early twentieth century. It was created by two influential artists from Spain and France.
This worksheet, with additional facts, questions and tasks will help your students to develop a deeper understanding of the movement and begin to think about how they can discuss the paintings and further outcomes.
This is an A4 double-sided sheet with four set tasks that could be used for class discussion, group work or independent set tasks. It is ideal for setting homework, when you want to ensure everyone has the same information.
African Art visual information sheet aimed at KS3 and 4, with background information and basic facts relating to African Art. This is a flexible worksheet that can be used for whole class or individual reading tasks, questions and answers or independent home study tasks.
The worksheet is a double-sided A4 sheet that can be printed or uploaded and shared with students. It has four set tasks to generate discussion or homework/independent tasks.
“African Art is part of the rich culture of a vibrant continent and the impact it has had on the way we look and think about art is enormous! We have established that African Art was made to be used and that it had symbolic meaning. We can also see that it does not follow the same rules as European art”
A short double-sided information sheet about William Morris and his work as a designer, painter and writer.
Primarily for use in class with KS3 students to encourage independent reading, research and artwork. But could be used at KS4.
“William Morris is best known as the 19th century’s most celebrated designer, but he was also a driven polymath (someone with a wide knowledge or learning). He was a key figure in the Arts & Crafts Movement and championed a principle of handmade production rather than the Victorian focus on industrial-made products. He is famous for his wallpaper, textiles, carpets, embroideries, tapestries, ceramic tiles and book designs.”
This can be printed on A4 paper, double-sided, for classwork or attached to homework to ensure all students can access the key information.
The worksheet contains focus questions and also additional focus information linking to Pre-Raphalite art movement.
The John Berger GCSE/GCE Art & Design resources will provide a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities for the classroom from question and answers, reading individually and as a group, analysing text and group critique & discussions. The worksheet also contains four tasks to enbale deep learning independent learning.
John Berger’s Ways of Seeing, will provide students with an excellent start to their GCSE Contextual Studies & GCE Independent Related Studies.
“Berger wrote a groundbreaking and controversial work of art criticism and visual culture in 1972, and his life was deeply shaped by a series of talks he produced on art for the BBC World Service and New Statesman. The ‘mystification’ of art and Berger’s Marxist ideas shaped the way he responded to the visa culture of the era”. His work is used widely in art schools and universities.
The resource is double-sided and should be printed on one A4 sheet or used digitally.