Photography worksheet introducing leading lines in images through the work of Alan Schaller.

Presentation to introduce the EPQ planning element to students. Activities and inspiration to select a meaningful and challenging topic with suggestions on how to document thought process.

Suitable for GCSE or A Level, an introduction task which allows students to gain understanding of the formal elements in Photography. Using the work of Alan Schaller as a starting point, student collate images in relation to each element and discuss how it is applied. Can be used as a glossary of terms as discussions take place and introduction to good secondary research collation.

Worksheet with prompts on how to read and analyse any piece of design work. Perfect for analysis of work at GCSE Graphic Design.

A sheet to share with students when photographing nature on location.

A worksheet guiding students through an observational drawing of an art room object or equipment before applying the style of designer Evan Weselmann to create a retro inspired Art Dept. character.

A full GCSE Graphic Communication project, guiding students through the creation of a retro mascot character using food and drink as a starting point. The project then has the choice of 5 briefs which students may select to build their project in a more personal manner. The scheme covers drawing and photography but does rely on access to Photoshop to complete most tasks.

Worksheet (one portrait, one landscape) instructing students to research into traditional East Asian cultural masks and their significance and meanings. Students are to find examples from 6 countries, add a picture example and then make notes about why the masks are of importance. A good activity to begin a mask related project and encourage independent research in a visual manner.

Set of 4 worksheets which encourage students to research into the life stories of artists. In the style of illustrator Liz Clements, students are to produce a portrait of the artist, before adding tattoos in her style of symbols and meanings relating to the artists life and works. The work sheets have an example in the style of Frida Kahlo, a blank Frida Kahlo and blank Jean Michel Basquait activity sheet. A project overview of how to develop the research into a display piece is also provided.

Frida Kahlo artist research sheet, looking at the illustrator Liz Clements as an aid to researching into Kahlo’s life and story. Tattoos have been added in the style of Clements, which students will then need to research into and show understanding of what the symbols may represent. Extension to create a Liz Clements illustration, making Kahlo a more modern figure.

Worksheet or starter activity slide encouraging discussion and analysis of Jonathan Yeo’s King Charles portrait. Lots of potential questions for students to consider, or a good research activity to discover existing opinion on the piece. Students may answer all or some of the work, and could represent their findings in a more visually engaging format.

Formal Elements full scheme of work, directing students through a series of activities to build confidence and skill in drawing techniques. The package includes and editable PowerPoint and individual worksheets to print and present in sketchbooks. The project focuses on currency initially but allows students to build towards a portraiture final outcome. Examples of Year 7 work to show outcomes and sketchbook layout.

Basic tutorial showing how to download the Sketchbook App for iPads. From here, students can produce digital drawings and illustrations.

Pre made net worksheet for students to make and decorate a Christmas Market stall. Print onto brown paper for full effect. Can be used as a mini gift box or tree ornament once made and complete.

A project exploring Matisse’s works and his cut out style. Students link his technique to the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic games, creating a contemporary minimal sports poster. Extending the technique, students progress onto the work of Bernardo Henning, who has influences of Matisse’s shapes and mark making within his designs. The project can be completed by hand, or digitally using Photoshop.

Set of 3 “There’s More to Art Than Meets the Eye” posters, offering future career prospects and transferable skills. The middle poster offers a quote from a Surgical Professor, encouraging the use of dexterity through studying art.

Full scheme of work supporting students to explore the portrait work of artist Ritchie Oliviera. Students then given starting points to independently explore the theme of freedom through various art forms.

Easy to follow instructions for students to recap and learn the very basic Photoshop functions to move work within a file. Sheet covers: moving objects. making objects bigger / smaller. rotate an object. Simple shape placement tasks can be carried out from these basic instructions.

Part of a formal elements scheme, helping students combine colour theory, line drawings and composition knowledge. Presentation takes students through each development stage and includes primary images of sea life to draw from.

Worksheet introducing students to the work of Lucy Stephen, who creates city themed designs inside a typography letter shape. The resource also includes an A-Z sheet. Simply crop the letter you wish students to complete and print out A5 for the class to complete. Example also attached using this method with B for Birmingham!