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.
Speed up Art report writing with this fully editable and copiable resource. 15 pages of informative, supportive comments relating to Art education and KS3, 4 and 5. Suitable for writing reports for students aged 11 to 18. Enjoy absolute editing freedom with this Word document.
Art teachers, be prepared for the new school year with the Art Teacher Tool Kit. No nonsense resources that will help you with the day to day trials off being an Art teacher. Included are the following …
The Complete Art Curriculum - This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a printable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. 101 amazing ideas for art lessons.
The art and science of colour - a worksheet.
Art vocabulary list for students.
Art gallery visit guide.
Art report comments, fully editable.
Art technician duties checklist.
A vision for Art education.
A blank colour wheel.
Clay workshop slide-show.
End of project student feedback forms.
Faces for inspiration.
An at a glance guide to analyzing art.
How to draw a tree guide.
Colouring book.
An art alphabet.
Proportions of the human face guide.
Careers in art slide-show
20 individual image slide-shows covering a massive range of themes … and more. Over a thousand pages of information, images and support to help you deliver great art! This really is the Art education deal of the year!
Get your A level Art course up and running with this bundle of resources. Included are the following.
A thorough 2 year course structure written by an experienced Head of department and examiner.
A step by step sketchbook guide for students.
Report comments - fully editable.
A slideshow explaining the importance of ideas in relation to the Assessment Objectives.
A slideshow of links to careers.
These resources are for the AQA A level Art courses.
This Art resource makes links between art and other subject areas (architecture and medicine). Its a great resource for linking Art to science, math and technology.
Included are the following.
A thorough scheme of study. This includes a lesson by lesson guide, homework suggestions, materials lists and artist references
A slideshow of example work produced by students
Over 100 images of architecture for inspiration (PowerPoint)
A slideshow of images of a human skeleton
24 skeleton grid drawing activities
A flow diagram showing links between Art and other subjects and careers. Ideal as a handout.
Help students get started with their Component 2 work with these high quality photographs of crowds of people. 30 copyright free images that can be used as inspiration for drawing studies.
Cut workload and get GCSE Art students off to flying start in January with this resource. We hand out the AQA GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers in January. Support students from the start with this bundle of resources. Included are the following.
External task support document for students which guides them through the development of preparatory work that fully meets the requirements of the four Assessment Objectives.
A student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives which highlights the need to develop ideas.
Guidance on how to develop a final outcome.
An example of a grade 9 sketchbook
A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook.
A fully editable letter template to parents informing them of the work that students will be undertaking and how support at home would be helpful.
10 individual images for inspiration slideshows.
An art history printable.
The 2019 version of this resource was a TES top download. All resources are print friendly. We hope that this dramatically reduces your workload at the start of the development phase.
Also, if you would like a range of supporting images to help students, go to the following pages.
[https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-exam-2020-photographs-of-crowds-of-people-12229399]
[https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-art-component-2-exam-2020-movement-images-12229479]
This video introduces students to 1 Point Perspective drawing techniques through four different activities. Each activity is explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. Each activity builds upon the last. The video 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.
The activities are …
Using 1 Point Perspective to draw simple shapes
Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a straight road
Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending road
Using 1 Point Perspective to draw a bending, undulating road
Also includes a printable supporting step by step guide and perspective images for inspiration.
These videos demonstrate to students a range of drawing techniques. The activities are explained and demonstrated in a clear, straightforward manner. The videos can be used as the basis of a classroom lessons or alternatively could be sent to students who are currently in lock-down and having to do distance learning.
Videos included are …
Draw a face in proportion
Continuous line drawing
Draw a hand
Draw a sphere
Draw trees
Zen tangle drawings
Graphite transfer technique
Observational drawing techniques
Draw a figure in proportion
Make a drawing machine!
Also students and teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com
This Art video lesson shows kids how to do an observational drawing using biro pen. Suitable for all ages … even adults! A clear demonstration shows how to build up the shape and form of the object (in this case a flower) using line and then tone. The video 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. It is quite useful to have the video running on loop on the whiteboard whilst students are doing drawing exercises so that they can remind themselves of the process whenever they want.
This is one of a series of video demonstrations. Why not check out our store to see more.
Teachers are welcome to email us images of the work produced and we will provide constructive feedback and support. Use this email address. starteducationuk@gmail.com
This resource provides a printable art activity book that leads kids through lots of different linked activities all based on the theme of Natural Forms. Activities encourage kids to research artists on the internet and respond to the work that they have produced. Drawing is a main focus of the activities and everything suggested is suitable for home study. The book has clear instructions and spaces for kids to respond. This might be a great help to parents supporting their kids during lockdown.
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.
Fun Halloween activities to engage kids of all ages. Here’s what’s included.
7 Halloween mask designs for colouring
A 20 question Halloween themed quiz, fully illustrated and in slideshow format. Includes answers of course!
25 spooky images for inspiration … and ideal for printing and displaying in the classroom.
12 creepy monster colouring sheets …
… and a printable spooky word search
Enough here to keep kids amused and engaged. Ideal as a fun treat or an extension activity and the end of a lesson.
This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 1 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 15 minutes run
This video demonstration shows students how to draw a building using 2 point perspective. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 3 minute run time.
This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 3 point perspective drawing. An ideal resource for sharing with students at home during lockdown. Equally suitable for use in the classroom. 5 minute run time.
24 Art grid drawing worksheets for when you need a prep free sub / cover activity quickly. No prep needed, just print and hand out. Each worksheet shows a different part of the human skeleton. There is a corresponding blank grid for students to copy the image onto. Students could then add colour if they wish. Suitable for science lessons too!
Easy to print.
Easy to use.
A great resource to have on hand when you are really busy.
With Japan in mind because of the upcoming Olympic Games, here is an 8 minute long demonstration video showing students how they can produce a Japanese Manga style drawing portrait. This activity engages students in a range of creative processes - firstly then need a photo of themselves. They are then shown how to exaggerate features and simplify shapes in the style of Manga. Then they are shown a graphite transfer process to move the image onto paper and develop an exciting background. Finally they are shown how to develop the image using ink.
The video is completely self explanatory. All you need to provide is paper, pencils (or graphite sticks), felt pens and biros.
Ideal as an hour long stand alone activity, or as the start to a wider project on Japanese popular culture. The video is 7 minutes long and includes a visual demonstration, a verbal explanation, images and music.
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!
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!
A complete Art curriculum. 38 Art lessons spanning drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, printing, collage and much more. A whole year of art linked to the Elements of Art. Fully illustrated and also a link to over 100 video demonstrations. Also includes hundreds of visuals, step by step guides, cool posters for display and a printable History of Art booklet.
Over 400 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 90 video demonstrations. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource.
Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work.
Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again!
Lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum are:
Lesson 1 Tone
Lesson 2 Observation
Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction
Lesson 4 Relief
Lesson 5 Portraiture
Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2
Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3
Lesson 8 Clay
Lesson 9 Clay part 2
Lesson 10 Clay part 3
Lesson 11 Color
Lesson 12 Color part 2
Lesson 13 Color part 3
Lesson 14 Three dimensional
Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2
Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3
Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4
Lesson 18 Human figure
Lesson 19 Human figure part 2
Lesson 20 Human figure part 3
Lesson 21 Human figure part 4
Lesson 22 Architecture
Lesson 23 Architecture part 2
Lesson 24 Architecture part 3
Lesson 25 Architecture part 4
Lesson 26 Color abstraction
Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2
Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3
Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4
Lesson 30 Masks
Lesson 31 Masks part 2
Lesson 32 Masks part 3
Lesson 33 Masks part 4
Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes
Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2
Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3
Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes
Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2
Video demonstrations cover drawing techniques, painting, sculpture, photography, use of Adobe Photoshop, printing … and so much more. Over 100 videos in total!
Also includes a useful History of Art document, step by step guide to perspective drawing and amazing Elements of Art posters for display in your classroom.
This really is a massive resource that you will find invaluable year after year!