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.
Suitable for Secondary school. 38 linked Art lesson plans (193 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, student information sheet, student feedback sheet and homework suggestions.
Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 11 to 16.
Also includes an art rubric / mark scheme.
Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum:
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 Colour
Lesson 12 Colour part 2
Lesson 13 Colour 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 Colour abstraction
Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2
Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3
Lesson 29 Colour 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
The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.
This 7 minute video demonstration introduces Adobe Photoshop. The focus here is how to use layers to merge different images together. Through narration and on screen demonstration students are shown how to set up layers, import images and use tools to select sections, move, transform and erase.
An ideal introduction to Adobe Photoshop for students studying Art or Photography.
The video is presented by Mael Matthews, experienced art teacher, art examiner, author and artist.
Practice symmetry with the Arty Aliens! An engaging, differentiated activity. Draw and colour these funny aliens, learning about symmetry at the same time. Perfect for maths lessons, morning work, early finishers, substitutes / cover and homework.
There are 8 different aliens to choose from. For each there is a worksheet showing half the alien and a space to try to draw the other half. There is also an example completed drawing and an example coloured drawing for anyone who needs a bit more support with their work.
The completed worksheets will make a great bulletin board display.
This is a PDF. It includes 8 black and white printable worksheets as well as 8 color examples and 8 black and white completed drawing examples.
We hope that you and your students have fun meeting the Arty Aliens… Watch out, they will return in future activities!
Do you want to show students how Art education relates to the real world? This resource might help. Firstly you get 2 different schemes of work (2 different formats) which encourage students to engage in the built environment through drawing and mixed media work. Students get to learn about the rules of perspective through activities that have them recording built structures. They are then challenged to develop their own ideas using their new found 3D drawing skills. They are also engaged in the development of relief work with an architectural theme using cut card.
The two schemes are provided as PDFs.
Support is also provided through 7 demonstration videos. These cover the following.
2 videos on One Point Perspective
An Introduction to 2 Point Perspective
Draw Steps using Two Point Perspective
Draw a House using Two Point Perspective
3 Point Perspective (Aerial Perspective)
Relief Art using Card.
Also included is slideshow of 100 architectural images for inspiration.
We have included part of one of the videos in the preview section. All videos are presented by Mael Matthews, experienced Art teacher, Head of Department, Senior Art examiner, author and artists in his own right. We hope that this resource really help student see the importance of artistic skills in the world today … and might even help them decide on a future career in architecture!
This resource is suitable for students aged 11 to 16.
**Everything you need for complete coverage of Art education. **A great Art bargain. Suitable for Secondary / Middle and High School. This Art resource is massive, over 400 pages in total. More extensive than some Art curricula three times the price! – 38 linked Art lesson plans (154 pages), 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.
**This massive bundle includes a link to over 70 video art demonstrations… and the videos are being added to every week. Videos have been designed to allow students to progress work either at home or in the classroom.
Also included is a 40 image slideshow of example student work to inspire your own students.
Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 8 to 14.
Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum:
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
The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.
The complete package also provides hundreds of supporting images, in total 400 pages of information!
Also includes supporting documents covering;
Perspective
Clay workshop
101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons
A step by step guide to developing a sketchbook
Careers in art slide-show
A guide to perspective drawing
Example images of student work
7 posters covering the elements of art.
Art rubric
This resource bundle is massive! We hope that you and your students enjoy using it!
If you do purchase the complete package, please remember to leave a review. Your thoughts are valued.
To help Art teachers and students during this difficult time, we are providing video art lessons absolutely FREE. Simply click on the link below and subscribe for over 90 Art lessons and activities. We are adding to the lessons every week … so don’t forget to check back…
Activities include painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printing, collage, digital, video, mixed media, presentation techniques and exemplar sketchbooks.
Suitable for all ages and designed so that students can do the activities at home with basic materials.
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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFgI5VsWy4vGUxoH8a8MfsLUM7SwvyxxG
We hope they help a bit! Stay safe.
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.
This video demonstration shows students how to produce a 2 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.
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
A fun Christmas Art activity for kids at the end of a difficult term. 15 different grid drawings with a Christmas theme. Why not challenge kids to try to recreate the images provided in the blank grid. They can add colour and even turn them into Christmas cards if they like. Easy to print. This is also an activity that could be easily emailed to self isolating kids.
We hope that you have a great Christmas break when it finally arrives!
A BIg Christmas Quiz for fun at the end of a very difficult term.
London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? … and 38 other Christmas themed questions to challenge students. Also included is a 10 question visual round … close ups of objects related to Christmas for students to try to work out.
This resource is provided as both a visually appealing slide-show and also a Word document so that questions can be cut and pasted into your own documents. Hopefully it will provide maximum flexibility for you!
All answers are of course provided.
We hoe that you have a wonderful, well deserved hoilday when it arrives.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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 illustrated resource provides clear facts and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). It includes where the disease originated, how it spreads, illness symptoms, how the world is responding and how to take precautions against it. There is also information about viruses and vaccines in general. This resource has been written in a child friendly manner ensuring that information is provided clearly without sensationalising or causing alarm.
A worksheet is also included which challenges students to interpret information provided and build upon it.
This resource is suitable for printing and using in class, or emailing out to students currently working from home. Suitable for students aged 11 to 16
Ideal to email to students for them to use to develop work at home during this difficult time. Four different step by step guides to developing thorough sketchbooks that cover the requirements of the GCSE Art specification. All four Assessment Objectives are thoroughly addressed. Students are prompted to develop work in a methodical manner, with areas of focus feeding into each other and allowing students to produce a cohesive Component that demonstrates informed decision making, enquiry and clear development towards final outcomes.
The four guides are…
GCSE Art - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art.
GCSE Art - Structures - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art.
GCSE Art - Metamorphosis - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art.
GCSE Art Textile Design - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art Textile Design.
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.
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
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