A unit of work centered around the British Pop artist, Peter Blake. The slides introduce students to the Pop Art movement before directing a self portrait in the style of the iconic artist. Students will also consider collage and modern popular culture whilst creating their own ‘Sources for Pop Art’. The final task is a cross curricular challenge to produce a collaged vinyl record design, in the style of Blake’s ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band’, depicting 10 key events in History.

A Powerpoint guide to creating a stop motion animation using iPads and the free Stop Motion Studio app. The download also includes a cut out sheet of props to help create the suggested collage in the style of designer Eleanor Woods. Originally designed to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, the package can be used as a celebration of British history.

Worksheet introducing students to traditional Victorian Christmas cards and their usually gruesome images. Students are asked to design their own alternative card design - using some of the more surreal examples set by early Victorian design. The work may be completed on the sheet in the space provided or as a separate card. Please note this is a worksheet resource only. Suitable for cover lessons or one off Christmas activities.