This unit of work focuses on exploring different watercolour techniques. Miró’s style is used to help students engage with mixed media and move away from traditional art. A great project for introducing watercolours, starting the year and/or low ability pupils. Can be adapted in part for Key Stage 3 or for IGCSE/GCSE students. Using first-hand resources as a starting point, this project can be used as a support with other projects or done in its entirety over 4 weeks. A visually strong PowerPoint which is great for English as an additional language. Included: marking scheme/vocabulary and level descriptors.

This resource is a complete 7-9 week KS3 unit on the planning and making of a mask. It outlines and explains how students are to follow the design process in order to make a unique and individual mask inspired by different cultures all over the world. Included are 17 ‘do now’ starter activities which assist EAL student digest key vocabulary. This project uses readily available classroom materials. The PowerPoint outlines the steps to make the mask, while introducing the design process to year 7/new students. As part of the design process, students will investigate their theme, research construction techniques; specify a list of requirements; produce a design that meets the specifications; draw annotated sketches; build their own mask and 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.

This is a complete 6 - 9 week KS3 introductory unit on colour theory, using the colour wheel. There are short, starter activities using different media for kinetic and visual learners. There is also a mini research project on Robert and Sonia Delaunay. The focus of this unit is on the primary, secondary, tertiary, harmonious, and contrast/complimentary colours. Students then take this knowledge and apply it to an extended practical project of about 5 - 7 hours. Quality historical, teacher and student examples are included for explanation and demonstration. Simple and clear steps 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.

This PowerPoint is a complete intro unit on Synthetic Cubism which can be used for KS3 and (I)GCSE. The PowerPoint breakdowns the styles and techniques of Synthetic Cubism into simple steps which build up towards a single final piece. The final piece of work encompasses a breakdown of the four main characteristics in Synthetic Cubism. There are copyright free art historical images and quality classroom examples provided. Also included is a marking scheme and marking vocabulary for the project.