Easter is nearly here, which is good, but Art students are running out of time for developing preparatory work for the exam sessions that will commence after Easter. If your students are anything like mine, they will be needing clear direction to get work done over the holiday. This simple formatted sheet provides a framework for quick discussions with students. Prompts can shape discussion and spaces provided allow for quick notes to be made and handed to students before they break up for the holiday. The sheet is provided as a pdf and also a Word document for easy editing. Happy Easter!

This Primary school art bundle offers a portraiture unit of work, 2 step by step slideshows demonstrating how to draw faces in proportion, and a slideshow of face photographs for inspiration. Suitable for primary and secondary aged children. Please don't forget to leave feedback. It is very useful to us and future buyers.

Worried about marking A level and AS artwork this summer term? We are now marking out of 96 and have no idea of where the grade boundaries might be. This simple resource provides a "best guess" of where the grade boundaries might be. It has been put together using information gained at standardisation meetings, discussions and careful scrutiny of exemplar work. We will not know for certain where the boundaries are until the first set of results are announced, but this resource might help inform your marking this year.

This resource provides 155 pages of Art lessons for Middle School and High School students. 35 linked lessons cover all aspects of Art education and provide easy to follow instructions, materials lists, risk assessments and much more. An ideal way of ensuring that your school is providing a thorough art education ..... even when curriculum time is tight!

Updated for 2017-18. Children and adults sometimes need a focus at times of stress and anxiety. Concentrating the mind on a straightforward activity such as colouring can have a calming effect and Allow for refocus. This resource might help an individual regain focus. Over 30 original drawings are provided ready for colouring. The drawings vary in complexity. Some are simple outline drawings, whilst others have looser shapes and lines which will require greater creative input. This resource can also be used as an extension activity or simply for fun. Suitable for SEN students, but equally suitable for main stream students.

This resource provides an informative handbook for students studying Art at Middle School. The resource covers expectations, equipment needed, how to use paint effectively and key concepts. The resource also offers a marking scheme. The download is in PDF and Word format, so you can edit and amend the resource to suit your specific needs. This resource can be used in conjunction with other resources available from Mael Matthews on TES

A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking 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. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology for fully covering the Assessment Objectives. Over 30 instructional slides.

This resource provides a clear guide for Art teachers. A fully editable resource which outlines a rationale for the following areas: • Vision • Development Plan • Departmental marking policy • Schemes of work • Health and safety • National Curriculum • Classroom management • Internal departmental review • Whole school involvement • External involvement • Miscellaneous information This resource can be quickly amended to suit your department's particular needs.

This resource provides NQTs with "at a glance" advice and support to help with the sometimes overwhelming first year in teaching. Advice is presented as a mind map, which can be printed as a handy sheet for planners or as a larger scale poster. Comments are based on my experiences during 18 years in the teaching profession and my time spent mentoring NQTs. Views are honest and realistic. This resource is provided in a range of colours to suit all tastes! I wish you the very best of luck in your career.

This resource comprises 6 individual slide shows of images (180 images) offering inspiration for students of all ages. Ideal to help support GCSE and A level Art students, but equally useful as a general cross curricular resource. Themes covered are Flowers, Fungi, Natural Textures, Sky, Trees and Water. This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Art Moderator. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES

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

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

This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with dramatic landscapes. 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 comprises a slide show of images of rust and corrosion, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural qualities of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for science students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.

Halloween's on the way. This visual resource provides 26 spooky grayscale images which can be used as inspiration for creative writing or artwork. The images have been provided in grayscale to allow them to be photocopied. Students can then use the image as a guide, adding color to the image using paint or pastel. These images are spooky, but not too scary! So would be suitable for use with all ages. Happy Halloween!

It's nearly Halloween! And with that in mind, this slideshow provides 24 photographs of monsters all around us. Gargoyles on churches, statues in parks, toys, sculptures, graffiti ... they're everywhere! This resource could provide an inspirational starting point for Halloween themed creative writing exercises, or support children in the development of their artwork, or simply be a fun activity for free class time. Happy Halloween!

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!

The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook that covers the Assessment Objectives of the NEW AS Art specification. Also included is a slideshow of images of natural textures and a mind-map that leads students through the Art and Design process . Emphasis is placed on observational studies, analysis of the work of artists and crafts-people, exploration of materials and processes and the development of ideas through informed decision making and making links between areas of research. The book can also be used by teachers, helping to structure their teaching. The book can be used in a very literal sense with lower attaining students, or as a scaffolding structure for higher attaining students. Suitable for coverage of both the Art, Craft and Design, and the Fine Art endorsements. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Subject and Senior A level Art moderator.

This resource provides 20 high quality images associated with Autumn. Falling leaves, rich colours and inspirational views. An ideal resource to support creative writing, art projects and lessons on the seasons of the year with Primary aged children.

Celebrate Bonfire Night with this colouring book. This resource provides 25 photocopiable images of fireworks for colouring. Each image also has a clear reminder to be safe on the 5th of November. A fun activity which can be used to remind children to enjoy Bonfire Night but also to take care. Happy Bonfire Night from Start Art Resources.