GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below. Presentation of work Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images Producing initial observational drawings Taking supporting photographs Annotating intelligently Producing thorough artist studies Exploring media, material and techniques Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations Deciding on and producing a final outcome 15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.

We will be handing out GCSE Art Component 2 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.

So cheap, it’s nearly free! This science cover lesson work sheet provides student friendly facts relating to wildlife decline. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.

Are you taking students to an art gallery? If so, this resource might help. It explains to students how to behave in a gallery setting and how to really get the best from the experience. A series of tasks ensure that students fully engage with the artwork and collect valuable information through note taking, photography and sketching that can then be expanded upon once back in the classroom. Ideal for Key Stage 3 and GCSE Art students. The resource is print friendly and can be given to students as a work book to use in the gallery. 17 pages.

A Health and Safety policy for Art Departments, covering a wide range of materials and creative processes. Fully editable.

GCSE ART TEXTILES. We can now hand out the GCSE Art Textiles Component 2 papers. This is a FULLY EDITABLE step by step guide to developing a thorough sketchbook. It is a fully editable resource which gives you the power to alter it to meet the requirements of your students. Ideal for teachers who have moved from DT Textiles to Art Textiles. Please note that the theme of the guide is different to the Component 2 questions because we are not allowed to reproduce the questions as this would contravene Ofqual regulations, but you will be able to very quickly edit the resource to link to whichever questions your students want to study. This is a 37 page resource and is print friendly. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. We hope that this resource helps get Component 2 underway and cuts your workload.

Do you find it hard to explain to students what the AQA A level Art Assessment Objectives mean? This printable resource might help. Each objective is clearly and simply explained in language that is accessible to all. If students understand how their work will be assessed they have a better chance of reaching their potential. Provided as a slideshow which can also be easily printed.

AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents. Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points. No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning. Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.

This simple resource will change your life! … Well perhaps not, but it will certainly dramatically speed up your marking and feedback. Simply print out, tick the relevant boxes, free write if you wish, and then stick it in your students’ books. This resource has given me my evenings back! This is provided as a Word document so that you have absolute editing power. Use it as it is, or amend to suit your needs. It might be only one page, but it’s a very useful page and really will give you more time to live your life!

A level Art. If you are struggling to find outstanding exemplar material to show your A level Art students, this might help. Over 30 slides documenting an A* graded sketchbook. The work clearly demonstrates outstanding observational work along with media experimentation, idea development and critical and contextual referencing. This work was awarded A* and was highly praised by the exam board. This work was produced in response to the AQA A level Fine Art title. The theme here is “Growth and Decay”.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with masks. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.

This resource provides 17 pages of comments for art reports. The document is divided into KS3, 4 and 5 comments and all use appropriate specialist vocabulary. The document is in Word format for ease of copying and editing. An ideal resource for when report deadlines are approaching and workload is heavy.

Easily teach students Art with these Art worksheets. Drawing, painting, photography, Art history and sculpture are all covered. Conveniently organized into a progressive workbook. Easy to print or email to students. Ideal for students aged 9 to 14 students. Nature and natural forms is the theme running through this workbook. 35 pages of guidance for students and spaces for them to present their work so that they can see their progression. The nature of the resource means that differentiation is built in, allowing students to work at a level appropriate to them. Illustrations help guide students to develop their own work. We hope that this resource is useful to you and that your students really enjoy developing their creative skills using it. Please don’t forget to leave a review. We really value your opinions.

This resource provides 6 Olympic themed colouring sheets to engage students in the upcoming Rio Olympics. Suitable for all age groups.

Are you brave enough to ask your students what they have thought about their Art education this year? Do you want to collect meaningful comments for your SEF? If so, this simple resource will help. A page of targeted questions which will allow students to provide feedback. Provided as a Word document so that you can fully edit it. Enjoy the summer hols when they arrive!

A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This is a sample of the resource. The full resource can be purchased in the TES “premium” section by clicking here If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here … and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don’t forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

A fully editable handbook for AS and A level Art students providing up to date information on the new AQA specification as well as clear guidance regarding expectations, deadlines and preparing portfolios. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here ...... and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

Anti Bullying week starts in November. This resource provides a questionnaire that encourages children to think about issues relating to bullying. Also included are example accounts of famous people who have been bullied and potential starting points for class discussions. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Why not check out our other resources by clicking here