This resource contains all my KS3 Design and Technology projects for Terms 1-3. A year long resource! 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.

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 bundle combines 2 half-term projects and is therefore perfect as a full-term project. It could be used for Key Stage 3 or IGCSE/GCSE students. The project begins by using a common firsthand resource, fruit, as the design inspiration. Working in the style of Canadian artist, Carolee Clark, students focus on line, shape and colour. The final outcome is threefold: a line drawing, abstract painting and wire/reed sculpture. All elements of art are examined and modeled in the outcomes. The process of abstraction is broken down into simple steps using line, form and space as the main elements. Excellent student work is used to explain each step of the process with completed examples included at the end. Choice starter activities are interspersed throughout for students to gain critical thinking and vocabulary skills. Marking schemes are included.

This bundle contains three PowerPoints on “Shape”, one of the 7 elements of art. It is targeted at Year 7 in Key Stage 3 but could be used for younger children or those with low ability. Included are vocabulary worksheets, checklist, marking schemes and lots of excellent student examples with clear instructions using simple art supplies. Very easy to access and great for EAL students.

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.

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.

The main project is a bookmark which encompasses a cross-stitch. This project could be used as is for a sewing/textile project or as an interdisciplinary project with the library and/or English class. It contains 2 PowerPoints, marking schemes, trouble-shooting, checklists and plenty of excellent student examples. It focuses on KS3 but could be used in Year 6 as well.

This resource contains 2 different types of packaging projects which can be linked to one another. The ‘themed box’ can be used first as it focuses on paper, therefore students can work on improving their folding, cutting and design skills before moving on to the main project. The main project develops from the first by looking at an overall design image. Additionally the packaging is made from sturdier materials and more details.