Included: Translations in French, Spanish and Chinese using AI. This is an informative poster on the history of colour theory. This can be printed A3/A2 as a class display or as a smaller print out/handout for students sketchbooks. It explains the origin of colour theory and who created the traditional and CMYK colour wheels.

This is a worksheet focused on analysing “A Song for Travellers” by Robert Pruitt. It guides students to think about how to research and analyse a work of art by asking the right questions. This work of art, compliments the exam theme perfectly and includes symbolism, as well as contextual references. Included: Exemplar work by a student in 2024 PDF document- Can print up to A3

What is a personal investigation? This document was made for students to understand the requirements of a personal investigation. I found GCSE and A Level students found this useful as it clearly lays down the areas they will need to focus on and how to start.

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.

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 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.

This poster can be used as a class display or to be handed out to students for a lesson on how colour is used by artists to convey message and meaning as well as emotion. Links to information presented on the poster are discreetly displayed in light grey, where information has been copied and pasted from online sources, should you wish to do some further research for your own schemes of work. US Spelling available too

This project can be used for the AQA GCSE Fine Art "Human Being " exam unit. This is a project I delivered a couple of years ago to my BTEC L3 Art and Design students. I was inspired to create and deliver a project that empowered my students and gave them the opportunity to create their own visual narratives on a theme that is sensitive to most (especially young people), and extremely relevant today - Body Image. This brief is suitable for, and links to the AQA Fine Art “Human Beings” title. This is a project that requires the teacher to be sensitive to young people’s views, thoughts and personal experiences. I would recommend that you deliver this knowing you have good relationships with your students and that you are open to tackling difficult topics with care. This resource is a great way to help you get started with the theme if you are stuck for ideas. Body Image project brief - powerpoint. Including artists to research, social, economic, cultural and political links, historical and current day views on the theme, and exemplar work by past students. Visual mindmap, a questionnaire for students to start considering their own personal views on body image- pdf.

Visual aid - Poster/Classroom display Artist’s work that links to Migration theme.

Poster - classroom display to inspire students. Images and names of amazing illustrators that might inspire them.

4 posters on questioning in Art. This can be used in lessons or as classroom displays to remind students of questions they should be asking themselves when researching or producing their own work.

This is an introductory worksheet on the Formal Visual Elements. It defines what this means, and asks students to identify what these elements are. Answers are available for teachers and an extension task with exemplar material is also available for teachers to deliver in lesson. Students can go on to use the template provided to create examples of the formal visual elements. An example is available for clarity. There are two copies available - one with the US spelling of color.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.