Using nature as inspiration, these 2 sculpture projects take 16 weeks to complete and is therefore perfect as a term project. It can be used for Key Stage 3 or IGCSE/GCSE students. It begins by using easy to access first-hand resources, shells and leaves, as the design inspiration. There are various different final outcomes to choose from which depends on available resources – great for those without a proper sculpture studio. The form is broken down into a process of abstraction which is comprised of simple steps using line, form and space as the main elements. Process work is highly regarded as means to scaffold the project and help students see the value in each step. Excellent student work is used to explain each step of the process with completed examples included at the end. A visually impactful PowerPoint which is great for English as an additional language speakers. Included: marking schemes and vocab, worksheets, design criteria and level descriptors.

This is a complete 14-16 week Key Stage 3 unit on drawing and constructing a still life with a focus on line, colour, shape and form. This could also be used in Year 10 for GCSE. There are short, starter activities, introducing key topics, using different media for kinetic and visual learners. There is a mini research project on Carolee Clark whose artwork is used as inspiration. The starting point is fruit, with teachers being able to use what is accessible to them. Students will end up producing a lot of process work with 2 final pieces: a drawing/painting and a sculpture at the end of this unit. Quality teacher and student examples are included for explanation and demonstration, along with key words to assist EAL students. Mark scheme and worksheets included.

This is your one-stop shop when it comes to the elements of art! All 7 elements are here including a poster, a title page for workbooks and a mark-making project. All resources are stylistically themed to feel like a cohesive unit with excellent teacher and student examples in each one. Mark-schemes likewise are in the same format style and easy to use for self and/or peer assessment. Vocabulary and checklists are also there. You don’t need anything else! Buy this and you could use it for the whole year.