This resource compliments an introduction to the elements of art in Key Stage 3, Year 7 or younger. Students get to research how they want to visually explain the elements and design a title page. This can be used as an introduction to evaluation skills as well which might be new to a lot of students. It includes quality photo’s of student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

Using still life as inspiration, this project can be used as a support with other projects or done in its entirety over 8 weeks and is therefore useful as a half term project. It can be used for both KS3 & (I)GCSE students. It begins by breaking down the theory of ellipse construction, then simple drawing exercises to gain practice and finally applies those skills in 3 different media studies that also combine color theory. Excellent student work is used to showcase all 7 projects. A visually impactful PowerPoint which is great for English as an additional language. Included: marking scheme/vocabulary and level descriptors.

This resource contains all my KS3 Art and Design projects for Term 2. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit 'test' to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

This resource contains all my KS3 Art and Design projects for Term 1. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit 'test' to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

This resource contains all my KS3 Design and Technology projects for Term 3. It includes: a checklist, all the new vocabulary words that students will encounter during the term, What Am I Learning Toward (W.A.L.T), Mark Scheme for each unit according to three major skills: Observation and analysis (OA), Experimentation and development of ideas (ED) and Realisation and evaluation (RE) and Schemes of Work. I ask students once a month to review their checklist in order for them see if they are behind in any projects or have missed any projects when absent. The vocabulary list serves as an end of unit ‘test’ to see how well the students have assimilated the new words.

This is a 3 - 4 week easy to use unit on the element of art, value/tone, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on value teaches students how to describe the shape of the object with light and dark using pencil shading techniques. It also contains basic vocabulary worksheets and a mark scheme linked to the PowerPoint. All imagery is either quality photo’s of still lives, student examples or digitally made by myself - no Google imagery. This resource is introductory in nature and is therefore accessible to EAL learners and any basic class on art.

This is a one lesson unit on drawing leaves with pencil. It is to help students, such as Year 7, to develop not only their shading techniques with various pencil ranges but also proportional skills. It includes a guide and video to help to measure and draw the leaf and also a marking scheme. Easy to use and great for EAL learners. All images are bespoke and do not come from Google images.

This resource is a poster of the 7 principles of design. It has student examples of work in it to make it feel more relevant to students. It can be used to as a visual guide and/or type of literacy map on tables. There are also definitions of each element.

This resource contains only a collagraph poster which can be printed out up to A2 size and be used in the classroom as a visual resource and guide. The poster explains what collagraph is, what can be used and gives examples of student artworks. This resource can be used for any age group.

This is a 2-3 week unit on line, the first element of art, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on line teaches students how to use line to describe the shape of the object and also create tone/value through various exercises. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This resource is a poster of the 7 elements of art. It has student examples of work in it to make it feel more relevant to students. It can be used to as a visual guide and/or type of literacy map on tables. There are also definitions of each element.

This is a 2-3 week unit on space with a focus on positive and negative space, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on space teaches students the difference between the 2 terms and includes texture, colour and mark-making in the main project. This resource also has 3 challange activities for high ability students and fast workers. It includes quality photo’s of student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a 2-3 week unit on form, the third element of art, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on form teaches students how to use tone/value in conjunction with various exercises shading techniques to make objects look 3D. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a complete six week introductory unit on Cubism for either KS3 or (I)GCSE. This unit focuses on the characteristics of Analytical Cubism. There are three drawing projects within the unit, a research project on Picasso and a fun starter activity which can be used as a cover/title page. Quality copyright free historical examples are provided and student examples are given for each project. Included is the marking scheme for each project and marking vocabulary.

The perfect pack to help you if you have never taught Key Stage 3 before! This resource contains ten resources which cover: marking (level descriptors, vocabulary, mark scheme); assessment (what types, key words, terms and def) and planning (LTP). If you are a seasoned KS3 teacher, this will help sharpen up your admin. This resource makes use of levels but can be adapted.

This is a 3-4 week unit on Texture, an element of art, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit on texture teaches students about: 1)implied an 2) actual texture through 2 fun and simple projects. It revises some skills taught about line by including hatching and cross-hatching. Great projects to use to make a display board colourful and attractive. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a 4-5 week unit on shape, with a focus on colour, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This unit on shape teaches students to think about the interaction between subject and background through the use of both positive and negative space. Students will learn about basic colour theory and its relation to shape to create a semi-abstract piece. This is also a good starter unit on the process of abstraction. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a 2-3 week unit on shape, with a focus on depth by incorporating multiple layers, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. This introductory unit also touches on the princle of design: contrast by giving students options to consider when planning their design. It also links to colour theory and positive and negative space, so it can be used towards to end of a unit on the elements of art. It includes quality photo’s of still lives and student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This is a 2-3 week unit on space, for Year 7 in Key Stage 3. It shows great potential for the humble cube! This introductory unit on space begins by teaching students how draw it both freehand and using a set square. These skills are used as a basis to draw the alphabet and students get to draw their name. The main project incorporates other elements of art such as texture, colour and pattern. This resource includes quality photo’s of student examples - no Google imagery. It also contains 2 videos, basic vocabulary, a vocabulary worksheet students can fill out and a marking scheme. Simple and easy to use for EAL students.

This resource is a complete 6-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a bespoke jewellery box, in the style of a Fabergé Egg. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual ‘box’ using readily available classroom materials. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make this ‘box’, while introducing the design process to year 7 students. It can also easily be used for Years 8 and 9 students too. As part of the design process, students will investigate and research the background of the project; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own egg; learn to mold paper clay and finally evaluate the product. This resource contains quality teacher and student examples. This resource is EAL friendly as language is clear and is used in conjunction with visual imagery.