A 2 part Literacy and Creative mini project based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting. Pupils should be familiar with The Starry Night. Fits into Impressionism, landscape, colour theory projects, Key Stage 3. Linking cross curriculum and promoting literacy through Art, this 2/3 lesson project gives pupils the chance to respond creatively through word and image. Part 1: Worksheet with examples of poems and songs inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Instructions on making a short Poem. Part 2: Worksheets with examples of what an Illustrated poem is and instructions on how to create one. This lesson could be split into 2 parts to get a better quality resolved final piece.

A single page template for pupils to create an Artist’s Research Page with written evaluation. Template can be used to guide hand written or computer based outcome. Guide to intro, formal elements, interpretation and bibliography. For KS3/4, can be self directed class or homework time task to prep for the lead into visually developing an artist’s style further. Can also be used for a guide to an ICT based art lesson.

A Front and Back template for ART POSTCARDS. Resource for adding a range of artist’s work and core info on. Used for Starter task on Analysing art. A soft intro for lower years (KS3) into discussing Artwork individually/ pairs or tables, with the aid of Keywords on the board for discussion. (Formal Elements). Art Vocabulary, Presentation, Opinion and thought. Copy in artwork, info, school logo and website into template. Good for Art GCSE and Post 16 pupils as prompts for art vocabulary and analysis. Once personalised with schools logo and website can also be used as templates for STUDENT WORK OF THE WEEK to be sent home.