This is an 11 page Powerpoint aimed at helping you and your students consider a variety of areas/topics to explore within the ESA theme “Human Being”. It’s a great way to get students thinking about the topic, narrowing down and developing ideas. It includes: Questioning to guide their thinking. Exemplar visual and written mindmaps. Over 20 artists for students to research linked to the topic. **Additionally - take a look at my resources. Some of them compliment this exam topic quite nicely. **

Less than a takeaway coffee in London and much more effective against fatigue. You’ll save hours of work with this resource for the GCSE “Gathering” component 2 exam unit. x1 27 page powerpoint x3 pages (documents) This PowerPoint is an excellent starting point for teachers and students to begin working on the ESA Component 2 “Gathering” project. It encourages students to explore the various ways they can approach this theme, helping them understand how their everyday lives connect to the project brief. It covers, the gathering of people (social, political, economic and cultural), as well as gathering in nature. Additionally, it features works by a wide range of artists that may serve as inspiration. Page 1 -Definition of the word Gathering. Origin of the word Gathering. Connecting words/synonyms/ideas linked to the theme. Artists to research. Page 2 - Worksheet encouraging students to start developing ideas. 2 versions of the same worksheet, one with key words to help garner ideas/one blank. Page 3 - Visual mindmap example of artists work You can use these exemplar resources to help you with an initial lesson focused on generating ideas. Please leave a review - I am very interested in your feedback, it helps me improve my own practice. But please be constructive and make sure you read the description above.

Need help generating ideas? For just £2.50, you have a 26 page Powerpoint slide, to assist textile teachers in guiding their students through a wide range of topics related to the AQA exam themes “Human Being” and “Narrative.” These two themes are interconnected and link to almost all the other themes included in this year’s externally set assignment. This PowerPoint includes a variety of directions students could choose for both exam themes, linking ideas to textile artists. Included are links to artist websites. In addition to this I have included mindmap examples, a work sheet for students with key words, and a poster. Saving you precious time.

This worksheet/questionnaire that can be used in lessons to ensure your students are aware of good practice as well as health and safety protocol when lino cutting and lino printing. It is formatted at A3 and can be printed from A4 and up to A2. I have also tried to add some humour to keep students on their toes.

"Understanding Pattern" This resource teaches students about pattern structures. Students will learn about a variety of different types of pattern and demonstrate their knowledge using the worksheets provided. This resource includes answers for the worksheets (for teachers), as well as a lesson teachers could deliver following from the worksheets. This resource could be used as a starter or a full lesson. 5 Documents in A3 pdf format. Easily printed A4 - A2.

Aimed at 11-14 year olds. This resource is aimed at helping students apply their newly gained knowledge of colour theory. Students are introduced to the artists Patrick Caulfield and Michael Craig-Martin, exploring how both utilise colour in their artwork. They will evaluate the works of these artists, make comparisons, and respond to a set of questions analysing Patrick Caulfield’s pieces. Following this, students will have the chance to apply their understanding of colour by selecting from 10 templates based on the works of both artists (without colour) and some additional templates I created, inspired by Michael Craig-Martin. This resource includes a 15-page PowerPoint presentation that covers the history of colour theory, a colour wheel worksheet, and a poster on colour and emotion. Additionally, there is a handout with basic information about both artists, along with a homework/classwork worksheet featuring questions for researching Michael Craig-Martin, which can also be applied to Patrick Caulfield. 10+ templates

This worksheet is for students to apply their knowledge of color theory by painting/coloring in the color wheel and answering the questions below the color wheel. I have also attached the answers to the questions should you need them. I usually ask students to use acrylics for this task. You may want to download for free, my color theory introduction page, which teaches students the history of color Theory. This worksheet is also part of a bundle I have created available on my profile.

This is a 2 page informative worksheet which takes students through the use of line in its many forms. It is informative and interactive and has enabled my students to develop their understanding of the integral nature of line. Page 1: Information - What is line and how can it be used by artists? Students asked to define different types of line - literacy. Page 2: Student worksheet - students instructed to develop line drawing skills demonstrating knowledge and skill. Page 3: Teacher resource example of possible outcome for page 2.

This is a step by step guide/handout for teachers and students on how to draw a portrait using the grid method. This method can apply to any object students are working from. I created and used this handout for my Y12 Fine Art students. It was a success and something students referred to regularly. This technique is not as easy as it may seem, and although it is not as demanding as drawing from observation, this technique still challenges students to improve hand eye coordination, and teaches them a way to draw proportionately. Example on the worksheet is a ‘painting’ I did using Photoshop. Second page - my oil paint example, step by step.

This is a quick and easy way to teach and meet healthy and safety requirements when using knives in the art room. Page 1. A visual worksheet questionnaire for students to identify safe and unsafe practice. Page 2. Answers with explanations- for teachers. Page 3. Answer page for students to fill in.

This is a comprehensive body of work formatted into a printable booklet. This was created for my students to help them improve literacy in art, and work more independently. Students are regularly asked to research, evaluate and analyse throughout their art education. This book gives students the foundations in learning to write with confidence. You can print this as a booklet OR you may choose to print each page as and when you need it for your lessons. Included: How to Research and Artist/Designer. Understanding the difference between evaluation and analysis. How to evaluate a work of art. How to evaluate a pencil drawing. How to evaluate a painting. How to evaluate a response or a copy. How to analyse a work of art. Sentences starters. Words linked to art materials. Photography annotation. Word bank of photography technical terms. Word bank on - Atmosphere, Texture, Form, Pattern, Line, Tone, Shape, Colour. Notes page - for students to write in.

Worksheets to help you and your students become more proficient when using PhotoShop. Section 1: This is a 2 page pdf document with information about some of the more basic PhotoShop tools (for beginners) using PhotoShop. Included, is a page teaching you shortcuts for a wide variety of functions when editing images. It takes a short time of practice to remember these shortcuts, and saves you and your students time in the long run. Section 2: This questionnaire asks students about key areas/tools when using Photoshop. This not only helps assess students knowledge but also acts as a record for them to use in future. MAC and PC versions.

This questionnaire asks students to select a work of art (from the 4 provided) and answer questions that help them learn how to analyse a work of art focusing on the formal visual elements. Page 1. Student questionnaire. Page 2. Basic information on each work of art and links to further information. Page 3. Teacher aid - Full analysis of Salman Toor’s “Bar Boy”. You may want to start this activity with a class Q&A discussion. Using the questions on page 1 to ask directed questions on their thoughts on the piece. This page gives you answers to those questions and may ignite some new ones.

Do your students know about pencil grades, what they stand for, and how they can improve outcomes? This first worksheet teaches students about the different grades of pencil and asks them to demonstrate their learning by practicing shading techniques using pressure and a variety of pencils. The second worksheet (similar to the first) also introduces mark making and asks students to practice using mark making techniques to create tone. There is one question on worksheet 1 - Answer: Circled example uses pressure to create tone. Other example uses crosshatching (mark making) to create tone. Note - I have printed these worksheets onto cartridge paper (thin) A3 for students to draw directly onto and present in their books.

Mind map It is a starting point for a project you may want to create. I usually start my projects with one word ideas, and then create my own mindmaps as a way to start thinking about artists I want to introduce to students and then consider possible subthemes to that topic. This usually helps me then write a brief and a scheme of work. I just found this old mindmap on a project I didn’t deliver but it’s a nice visual starting point for anyone looking for ideas. Creating project themes from scratch can be time consuming, and so I intend to share more of these briefs that I have created in the last 12 years. This brief focuses on the theme of Perception. I have edited the brief so it is not directly linked to an exam board, it can be modified by teachers to link more directly to your own specifications and assessment criteria.

This is a brief I wrote for year 9 students last year. The theme is transformation and it is a graphic design based project for the magazine Juxtapoz. This includes - Brief scenario A list of how to start the project - for students Example of a mind map to follow in the next few days.

This is an informative poster that gives a brief history on the origins of Acrylic Paint. I created this and used in lessons as a handout. It worked well as a starter activity/discussion point on the benefits of understanding different mediums. This leads on to students researching the history of oil paints (classroom activity or homework) and making comparisons between these mediums - pros and cons.

This is a simple poster focused on charcoal artists that students may consider for researching, or perhaps teachers may want to use as examples of varying styles using charcoal.

This resource is aimed at helping teachers and students with the beginning stages of developing ideas for the Identity project. Suggestions on how to start the project. Mindmaps for possible directions based on the theme.