A simplified resource for students to understand what they need to do to meet the assessment criteria. Often used as a page within an assessment folder.

This resource provides a 9-1 grading breakdown on each of the assessment objectives. Student friendly.

Exploring mark making patterns through Zentangle

With the ever changing face of Google, students must use their imagination to manipulate the letters within the word to create a new logo.

A short unit of working introducing the elements of graphic design through one off tasks. Great for remote learning/ cover lessons or an intro to graphic design SOW Includes a powerpoint which follows alongside the booklet as well as fun starter tasks on different elements of graphic design

Students explore the meaning of onomatopoeia and must create a comic strip series using different words explored during the starting task. These words must be illustrated to reflect how the word may look as it sounds.

Using the grid method, students can work box by box to build up the shoe structure. A simple marking tab allows for quick and easy assessment by simply highlighting the success criteria.

Using the template grid, students can build repetitive patterns to form an intricate Mandala design

Includes a wide range of artists and starting points linked to the following AQA themes Portrait Integrate Places & Spaces Curved & Straight Fragments Celebration Image & Word Also includes editable exam plan resource as well as potential time line for work submission.

The origins of Henna are explored in this Powerpoint and the importance value of its tradition in culture. Students are given the task to explore simplified patterns using a step by step guide in preparation to build up a bigger more intricate design using their hand to draw around as a template.

Intricate pattern and mark making build the features and details of these magnificent animals

The traditional weeping woman has been manipulated and now every segment of her geometric form requires a pattern or mark making to complete the study!

The beautiful formation of the Asian elephant is creatively manipulated using colourful patterns and shapes

Inspiration from the traditional shapes of Ta Moko, the resource allows students to explore the shapes further through pattern and mark making.

A range of drawing techniques which explain the technique, application and history behind each method. Great for one off lessons, a mini unit of work, the recording element of GCSE, AO3 or just an introduction to drawing styles.

A short 2/3 lesson unit looking at some creative ways graphic designers work. Includes PP and work booklet

A perfect lesson to get students thinking about the style of Picasso and how to distort a portrait. Roll a dice guide also included.

Students explore the distorted style of Picasso by using geometric shapes and abstract features to create a composition. Students then use oil pastel gradients to define segments of the portrait using blending techniques demonstrated on the powerpoint.

A creative and engaging homework project in which students research an artist of their choice (or one of the suggested) and design a miniature scale bedroom imagining how their room may look. Examples included. Often works best when students are given the opportunity to work in pairs.

A great resource to use with students to prompt discussion! simply cut out the window in the middle and laminate!