The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook that covers the Assessment Objectives of the NEW AS and A level Art specification. Also included is a slideshow of images of natural textures and a mind-map that leads students through the Art and Design process . Emphasis is placed on observational studies, analysis of the work of artists and crafts-people, exploration of materials and processes and the development of ideas through informed decision making and making links between areas of research. The book can also be used by teachers, helping to structure their teaching. The book can be used in a very literal sense with lower attaining students, or as a scaffolding structure for higher attaining students. Suitable for coverage of both the Art, Craft and Design, and the Fine Art endorsements. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Subject and Senior A level Art moderator.

This book provides a step by step art project for junior aged students. A Growth Mindset is encouraged through challenging tasks that encourage a love of learning. The focus is "The Natural World". Children are guided through the development of drawings and paintings based on natural objects. A range of artwork by recognised artists is also introduced to students. Suitable for children aged 6 to 10. The resource can provide a structure for 6 to 8 individual art lessons. It also allows for modification by the teacher to suit the particular group. This Junior Art resource has been developed by Start Creative Resources

35 Christmas images for the festive season. Fully copiable and editable for insertion into your own documents. Suitable for all ages. Merry Christmas from Start Creative Resources.

This resource provides Secondary school students with guidance for analysing artwork. The structured approach encourages students to stretch their understanding and therefore develop a growth mindset. This resource can be used in conjunction with other resources from Start Creative Resources. Browse a huge range of educational resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael

GCSE Art students will be receiving the External Task sheets in January. This is an important, intensive period of the course, with the task accounting for 40% of their overall mark. These support documents provide the student and teacher with a structured guide to developing preparatory work that fully addresses the Assessment Objectives. A schedule shows the nature and timing of work between January and early April (The controlled assessment usually takes place in late April or early May.) Also included is a prompt sheet for analysing artwork and a step by step guide to developing a GCSE sketchbook. The theme of the sketchbook guide is "natural forms", but it can be adapted by the teacher or student to fit any question. ....... and finally, a collection of original photographs of plants which you and your students are free to copy, edit and use. The images might prove very useful to those students who struggle to collect their own images. The support document and the step by step sketchbook guide are provided as PDFs, but also Word / Powerpoint documents so that they can be fully edited to suit the specific needs of the school. Visit our shop at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/mael for over 300 more creative resources, including photographic images for most topic areas. Good luck to students and teachers. Please remember to leave feedback. We value your comments.

Updated for 2017-1Updated for 2017-18. The current government workforce challenge reports states, amongst other things that all staff should work from fully resourced schemes of study. This resource can provide this along with much more. All resources in this bundle have been used in an Ofsted "outstanding" Art department. Get your own department Ofsted ready by ensuring your Art Department has thorough documentation and offers students a complete art experience. This massive resource for Secondary School Art departments comprises 52 individual files. These include: A full year of schemes of study A vast range of supporting visuals and slide shows Student and staff handbooks Student feedback forms Policies including Health and Safety and a Gifted and Talented policy Cross curricular information such as colours in different languages A vision for Art Education Art Technician duty list and ..... The Complete KS3 Art Curriculum Book ..... plus much, much more. For a full list of resources, just look at the file titles. These resources have been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Moderator. Follow Mael on Twitter @maelhmatthews Please remember to leave feedback. We value your views. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

Children love to draw faces but often become frustrated with their work. Faces are difficult to draw, and difficult to teach. This resource provides a simple step by step guide, leading the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 child through the process one bit at a time. They will learn how to use simple guide lines to get the features in the right place. They will also learn they everyone looks different and that hair colour, eye colour and skin colour varies greatly ..... basically, we are all unique. The slide show is self explanatory, reducing the need for you to do lots of preparation. all that is needed are pencils, pencil crayons, paper ...... and children! This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, internationally exhibiting artist and Head of Art at one of the UK's leading Grammar schools. The resource has been trialled extensively and very successfully in Primary schools through Summer Art Camps run by Mael. also included is a photographic slideshow faces for inspiration. We hope that you enjoy using this resource with your students. Please don't forget to leave feedback ... we value your views.

This fully editable PowerPoint document provides the following information for each of the 5 exam questions: 1. Possible starting points 2. An array of supporting photographic images 3. A list of all critical and contextual studies documented in the questions, each one hyperlinked to a supporting website 4. Hyperlinks to an extensive range of other relevant artwork for each question Questions covered are The seashore, The spirit of Art Deco, Machinery, Masks, Expressive qualities. Also included is a generic step by step sketchbook guide which can be edited to suit any of the exam questions. Useful for supporting struggling candidates to cover all four assessment objectives. Simply hand the PowerPoint to your students and ask them to use it to start developing preparatory work. Good luck to you and your students at this important and busy time.

Save yourself loads of time with this report bank. 20 pages of Art report comments. All fully editable. Simply copy and paste the chosen comments into your reports.

This resource provides templates for tangrams. They can be easily printed out for students to use. A great way of engaging students in problem solving and geometry. Also a useful cross curricular tool, linking maths with art. Over 50 different designs are provided along with the basic square shape template. Students can also use their imagination to develop their own designs. Suitable for all ages .... even adults would enjoy the challenge!

This resource provides templates for tangrams. They can be easily printed out for students to use. A great way of engaging students in problem solving and geometry. Also a useful cross curricular tool, linking maths with art. Over 50 different designs are provided along with the basic square shape template. Students can also use their imagination to develop their own designs. Suitable for all ages .... even adults would enjoy the challenge!

This resource provides 36 images associated with Easter. An ideal resource for use with all ages when a bit of inspiration is needed. Happy Easter!

This document provides a support framework for students as they start developing preparatory work for the Component 2 Externally Set Task 2018. Equally suited for use with all endorsements (titles) and both the AQA and EdExcel specs. The document encourages students to address all four Assessment Objectives as they develop their ideas. It also sets out a week by week plan for the development of work. Included is: • Introduction • Student information • Week by week guide Homework checklist • Support request sheet • The History of Art – Notable Periods, Styles and Artists • Component 2 Final Outcome Checklist • Art Analysis Prompt Sheet • AQA AS Grade boundaries from 2016 • Securing Outstanding A level Performance in Art Please note: The exam questions are not reproduced within these documents as this would contravene Ofqual regulations. This document provides a framework / schedule which will allow students to develop work effectively irrespective of the question chosen.

A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.

Art. Grid Drawing. A useful drawing extension activity. Simply ask students to reproduce the image by copying detail square by square. Useful for art students who struggle with drawing skills.