Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
This resource provides visual inspiration for the development of seascape paintings. A wide range of photographs show the textures, colours and movement of rough seas. The slideshow then shows a range of paintings produced using a variety of techniques. each painting includes an explanation of how it was produced. All paintings were produced by the author, Mael Matthews.
This resource could provide inspiration for students of all ages. The main message is that where painting is concerned, the only rule is that there are no rules!
The resource also includes Mael's Twitter handle and he is happy to answer all direct questions about the paintings in this resource.
Happy painting!
A bundle of useful resources for delivering Art to primary school children. includes 101 art ideas, colouring books, grid drawing exercises and much more.
This bundle offers a range of KS3 schemes of work focused on drawing. Also included is a homework sheet. A 50% saving on buying the resources separately.
Are you struggling to get GCSE Art students to develop work at home during lockdown? If so, this project book will help. A step by step guide to building up a project at home. 33 pages that prompt students to research named artists, respond through appropriate media and develop ideas and concepts. It ensures that the Assessment Objectives are fully covered. The theme is “Metamorphosis”. It should really help Year 10 students progress their Component 1 work whether they follow the AQA or the EdExcel specification. Provided here as a fully editable PowerPoint so that you can amend as appropriate for your students.
Why not introduce your students to the world of landscape art with this thorough set of art lessons. Three lessons that lead students through a wide variety of techniques and processes that culminate in the production of a cool landscape painting.
Firstly, students are encouraged to explore dramatic landscape paintings by famous artists such as JWM Turner. Then they develop their own dramatic landscapes through sketch work and collage. Finally, they develop their best idea through the use of painting techniques.
Each lesson plan has clear, step by step guidance for teachers, differentiation, materials list, homework, illustrations, links to other subjects and an really useful printable student guide to support learning.
Also included is a fantastic slideshow of high quality landscape photos for inspiration.
taking into account time for making, this project will fill the majority of a semester.
This set of lesson has been tried and tested in one of the top Grammar Schools in the UK, and all feedback from parents and students has been amazing!
Engage children this Halloween with this range of activities. Colouring, masks, word search, mental maths and spooky images for inspiration. 58% saving.
This bundle provides 2 Art schemes and support information for KS3. An ideal start to art in September. Also included is a kaleidoscopic colouring book for inspiration.
An extensive set of documents to help the busy Head of Art prepare and plan for 2016 - 17.
Included are:
Gifted and talented policy
Health and safety policy
Marking scheme
Departmental handbook template
Report comment bank
Art vision
A level student handbook
End of project student feedback form
KS3 student handbook
.... and more!
Christmas fun activities. Give students some end of term fun with this range of Christmas activities. Suitable for all ages. Christmas quizzes, Christmas games, Christmas colouring, Christmas word searches , Christmas images. Everything you need to survive ‘til the end of term!
A range of Rio Olympics themed resources. Colouring sheets, images of Brazil, facts about the country, images of all the sports at the Games and a word search.
Updated for 2018. The current government workforce challenge reports states, amongst other things that all staff should work from fully resourced, differentiated schemes of study. This resource can provide this along with much more. Schemes of work and resources for a full year’s teaching. Aimed at Year 7, but would also be suitable for Years 8 and 9.
38 thorough Art lesson plans suitable for Middle School (USA) and Key Stage 3 (UK). Each lesson builds upon the last ensuring that thorough, cohesive Art education is provided. Lesson plans provide detailed step by step guides, materials lists, health and safety information, home work ideas and a student friendly information sheet.
This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, Head of Art at one of the UK's highest achieving schools, and Senior Art examiner.
Two versions are provided, one for the UK and one for the US.
**THIS RESOURCE IS FULLY EDITABLE WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. **We will be handing out the Component 2 papers in the New Year. This printable resource provides clear, useful advice for students as they begin to develop their preparatory work. It includes the following.
Introductory advice about how to develop work.
Week by week plan to developing work.
Checklist to help students ensure they are developing work that addresses the Assessment Objectives
Final Outcome checklist to ensure that students clearly communicate their intentions - this is very helpful for the teacher, ensuring that all materials are ready.
How to analyse artwork flow diagram.
How to analyse their own work flow diagram.
Student friendly explanation of what the Assessment Objectives actually mean.
Also included is a step by step structure for developing preparatory work. It is based on the theme of Metamorphosis, but is fully editable, so titles and artist references can be changed to fit whichever theme the students choose. This should save you loads of time and will provide a clear structure for students. Particularly helpful for weaker students.
suitable for Edexcel and AQA.
We hope that this resource helps get Component 2 underway and cuts your workload.
The current government workforce challenge reports state, amongst other things that all staff should work from schemes of study. This resource can provide this.
This resource offers 38 thorough, linked Art lesson plans for Key Stage 3. All plans include differentiation, a step by step plan, resources lists and a student friendly hand-out. Topics range from formal drawing to abstraction, ceramics to wire construction. The US version of this resource is a "Top Seller".
These lesson plans were devised in an Ofsted "Outstanding" Art department
A comprehensive Art Department Teacher handbook covering vision, philosophy, health and safety, expectations of students, course descriptions and more. The handbook provides a fully editable resource which can be modified to suit all Art departments.
This bundle offers a range of resources to support the busy Head of Art. The bundle comprises -
A report comment bank (editable)
Art Technician duties list (editable)
A Vision for Art education
A Yearly organiser, outlining the relevant dates for the key duties of a Head of Art
End of project student feedback forms (editable), an ideal way of collecting evidence for the departmental SEF
A step by step guide to developing a GCSE sketchbook
Are your students struggling to develop their Component 1 Fine Art projects? This GCSE Fine Art Help Sheet is designed to offer clear, practical advice that helps Year 11 students boost their grades, even when they are short on time.
This resource provides:
Step-by-step guidance on how to review and improve sketchbooks, ensuring that essential elements like artist research, observational drawings, and idea development are covered.
Quick tips for enhancing work in a short time, including easy-to-follow suggestions for annotations, experimentation with materials, and refining existing pieces.
A 5-day action plan to guide students through effective improvements, keeping them on track and focused on key tasks.
Perfect for both teachers and students, this help sheet is an essential tool for those needing a last-minute boost to strengthen underdeveloped portfolios. With clear, concise instructions and a student-friendly design, this guide helps learners make the most of their creative journey while meeting AQA’s assessment objectives.
Transform sketchbooks and final pieces with this easy-to-use support document!
This comprehensive guide is designed to help A-level art students choose the perfect theme for their AQA Component 1 Personal Investigation. The resource walks students through the process of selecting a theme that is engaging, broad enough for in-depth exploration, personally meaningful, and linked to the AQA assessment objectives (AO1-AO4).
It includes:
• A step-by-step guide to choosing a theme.
• Tips for ensuring the theme is both original and sustainable over a long period.
• A detailed checklist table for students to evaluate potential themes.
• A vibrant, eye-catching cover to inspire creativity.
This guide is perfect for use in class or as a standalone resource for independent study. It encourages students to reflect on their personal interests, skills, and artistic influences to ensure their Personal Investigation is both successful and deeply personal. Whether you are a teacher looking for structured support for your students or a student aiming to organize your ideas, this resource will be a valuable tool.
Key Features:
• Aligned with AQA assessment objectives
• Includes a thorough checklist for theme selection
• Inspiring, creative design
• Ideal for classroom use or independent study
Perfect For:
• AQA A-level Art and Design students
• Teachers looking for structured guidance materials
• Students needing help choosing a strong, engaging theme for their Personal Investigation
Download this resource today to empower your students in making informed, thoughtful choices for their A-level art projects.
Provided as a Word doc for complete editing freedom.
These videos show students how to use the rules of perspective to develop their drawings. 1 point, 2 point and 3 point perspective are all covered. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lesson or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning.
There are 8 videos:
An Introduction to 1 Point Perspective
An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective
An Introduction to 3 Point Perspective
Draw a Winding Road using 1 Point Perspective
Draw a Winding, Undulating Road using 1 Point Perspective
Draw a House in 2 Point Perspective
Draw Steps using 2 Point Perspective
Draw a Countryside Scene using 1 Point Perspective