We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way. The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives. It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time. Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit. This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles. Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation. Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.

Would you like an art scheme of work that focusses on the huge range of fantastic art related careers that are available? Here it is. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students, to encourage them to continue with art education through GCSE and A level. Included is a thorough seven lesson scheme of work, a rubric, a feedback sheet and a very exciting introductory video! Provided as Word documents for complete editing freedom. The download is a zip folder, so don’t forget to unzip!

**We will be handing out the Art Textiles Component 2 papers in January **This printable resource provides clear, useful advice for students as they begin to develop their preparatory work. It includes the following. Introductory advice about how to develop work. Week by week plan to developing work. Checklist to help students ensure they are developing work that addresses the Assessment Objectives Final Outcome checklist to ensure that students clearly communicate their intentions - this is very helpful for the teacher, ensuring that all materials are ready. How to analyse artwork flow diagram. How to analyse their own work flow diagram. Student friendly explanation of what the Assessment Objectives actually mean. A fully editable letter to parents / carers explaining the requirements of this stage of the GCSE Art course. Also included is a fully editable step by step guide to developing a thorough sketchbook. Please note that the theme of the guide is different to the Component 2 questions because we are not allowed to reproduce the questions, but you will be able to very quickly edit the resource to link to whichever questions your students want. We hope that this resource helps get Component 2 underway and cuts your workload.

Show students of all ages how to produce a line drawing of a tree. This slideshow provides 68 step by step drawings. The drawing is shown building up, line by line. The beauty of this is that you can back track if a student gets stuck .... something that isn't possible if you are demonstrating by drawing on paper. The slideshow is suitable for all ages because students can refine and develop the basic structure of the tree in line with their own ability. ...... and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

This is a five lesson art unit focusing on Abstract Expressionism and Action Art. Five exciting lessons that lead students through a range of expressive ways of working including gestural drawing and expressive use of paint. Each lesson includes a clear explanation of the activities, links to artists, materials list, timing, extension activity and assessment.

This poster compares the current GCSE grades (A -G) with the new grading system (9 - 1). Suitable as a poster around school or a hand out for staff, students, parents and governors. This resource has been developed by Mael Matthews, experienced teacher and senior examiner for the largest UK examination board. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out our other resources ...... there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

This six minute long video provides clear demonstrations of how to draw steps in perspective. Two drawing demos show steps being drawn first from the front and then from an angle. A great resource to clearly show students how to build up three dimensional drawings using guide lines. Really useful not only as an initial demo, but also to play on loop whilst students work, so that they can glance up and remind themselves of the techniques. This video resource has no narration - it is designed as visual support which the teacher can talk over the top of if necessary, however that is not necessary because it is self explanatory. The visuals are accompanied by background music.

This seven minute long video provides clear demonstrations of 1 point, 2 point and 3 point (aerial) perspective. A great resource to clearly show students how to build up three dimensional drawings using guide lines. Really useful not only as an initial demo, but also to play on loop whilst students work, so that they can glance up and remind themselves of the techniques. This video resource has no narration - it is designed as visual support which the teacher can talk over the top of if necessary, however that is not necessary because it is self explanatory. The visuals are accompanied by background music.

A Level Art Component 2 question papers are out in February! This is a FULLY EDITABLE 14 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for A Level Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA, OCR and Edexcel. As it is fully editable it is suitable for use with ALL TITLES; Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design. This fully illustrated guide leads the student through the stages of development of a thorough set of work that meets the requirements of the assessment objectives. Observations, analysis, experimentation, development and review are all encouraged. **This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department and has been developed by an experienced Head of Department and Senior Examiner. ** No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure or framework that works irrespective of the starting point. Potentially, this could be used as an outline for the development of Component 1 too! Also includes an editable planning sheet to help students organise themselves right from the start. This resource is provided as a Word doc so that you can edit it to meet your needs. For instance, tailor it to your exam board and deadline dates, or add your own images and artist references. We hope it helps! P.S, be sure to unzip the file once you download it! To do this, right click on the zipped file and choose “extract all” from the menu.

Get your A level Art course up and running with this bundle of resources. Included are the following. A thorough 2 year course structure written by an experienced Head of department and examiner. A step by step sketchbook guide for students. Report comments - fully editable. A slideshow explaining the importance of ideas in relation to the Assessment Objectives. A slideshow of links to careers. These resources are for the AQA A level Art courses.

Ideal to email to students for them to use to develop work at home during this difficult time. Four different step by step guides to developing thorough sketchbooks that cover the requirements of the GCSE Art specification. All four Assessment Objectives are thoroughly addressed. Students are prompted to develop work in a methodical manner, with areas of focus feeding into each other and allowing students to produce a cohesive Component that demonstrates informed decision making, enquiry and clear development towards final outcomes. The four guides are… GCSE Art - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Structures - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art - Metamorphosis - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art and Design or Fine Art. GCSE Art Textile Design - Natural Forms - Suitable for AQA / Edexcel Art Textile Design.

Cut your planning load for 2016-17 with these 12 resources. Ideal for the busy Head of Art. All documents are FULLY EDITABLE. Planning documents included are: Gifted and Talented Policy Health and Safety Policy Marking Scheme Departmental Handbook Report Comment Bank Art Vision Presentation A level Art Student Handbook End of Project Student Feedback Form Key Stage 3 Student Handbook A level Student feedback form Key Stage 3 Student Feedback Form

This resource provides a thorough scheme of study, supporting visuals and a guide to the proportions of the face. Suitable for Key Stage 3 students.

Exam reforms are well under way. This document provides teachers and students with clear support for the new A level Art specification Component 1. Students are provided with an explanation of requirements and are prompted to meet the criteria. It has been written with the new Assessment Objectives in mind. This is a useful hand-out for students, providing relevant background information which should help them fully address the Assessment Objectives. This resource is provided as a Word document so that it can be freely edited to suit your particular needs. This resource has been written by an experienced A level Art Senior Moderator.

Engage students in drawing, painting and relief work, whilst they learn about architecture in their locality and around the world. Four thorough, easy to follow art lessons. Each one builds on the last. Students will progress work through drawing, painting and ultimately the development of card relief work. Taking into account time for students to develop their artwork, this set of lessons can provide a full half term’s worth of art lessons. Each lesson plan includes clear step by step guide for the teacher, materials list and cross curricular links. Every lesson has differentiated learning outcomes. There are also printable student support sheets to reinforce learning. Also included are 100 images of architecture from around the work. This is a useful slideshow, providing inspiration for students. Over 115 pages in total.

Here’s an informative handbook for art students. It provides information on the nature of art education, behaviour and performance expectations, equipment needed, how to use a sketchbook and much more. Check out the preview for a look at all the info. It is also provided as a Word document so that once you have purchased it, you have absolute editing freedom so that you can tailor it to your particular school and student needs. We hope that it provides a useful framework for you and that students benefit from the info.