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.

Exploring mark making patterns through Zentangle

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

This powerpoint explains the basics of a simple mono-printing process. It demonstrates best practice and the correct method or printing - the resource also outlines differentiated images to use when working with a mixed ability group. Always use scrap paper to blot 4 times after ink rolling to ensure a pristine clean background.

A cross curricular lesson looking at the intricate design of the Ta Moko turtle and using measurements and symmetry to complete the opposite half.

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.

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.

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

Using contemporary celebrity portraits, students use a range of tissue paper and coloured card to build a mixed media surface before working paint and pastels over the top. Celebrity templates provided - to create additional templates - copy a portrait image from google and move over to microsoft word and simply adjust the picture settings.

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