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.
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 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.
This resource looks into the origins of graffiti and demonstrates step by step how to build up a word using iconic graffiti typography. Watercolours are used in a gradient technique to complete the graffiti text. Easy and simple powerpont to follow and deliver to students.
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.
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.
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!
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.