This 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. Good luck to you and your students at this important and busy time.

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.

Get your students off to a flying start with this fully editable 40 slide PowerPoint. The following information is provided for each of the 8 exam questions: 1. Possible starting points 2. An array of supporting photographic images for inspiration 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 Childhood memories, Windows, Letters and words, Industrial landscapes, Collections, Events and issues, Cultural influences, Dynamism and movement. 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. Also a range of photographic image files to provide even further support. Simply pass on the document to students and ask them to use the images and links to begin to develop their preparatory work. Good luck to you and your students at this important and busy time.

We will be handing out the Externally Set Assignment papers at the start of February. Do you ever spend lots of time finding visual resources for students to get them started? Well this extensive resource will provide students with hundreds of photographic images to help them start to generate ideas. All images are fully copiable and editable. Images are catalogued into separate Powerpoints. Subjects covered are; Autumn Landscapes Sea Rust Insects People Textures Fungi Graffiti Flowers Birds

This resource provides a "survival pack" for students and teachers. It includes: How to apply for Art Foundation courses How to paint dramatic seascapes An image library of natural forms Periods of Art history Questions to consider when analysing art A guide to 1 point perspective Drawing faces in proportion A step by step A level sketchbook guide Careers in art

This is a step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A useful support document for those students who are struggling to cover the Assessment Objectives. The focus of this guide is "Natural Forms", but it could easily be amended to accommodate alternative themes. An editable version of the resource is included. If you have any questions about the resource please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews. We would be happy to answer your questions.

This resource provides a step by step art project suitable for year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students. The photocopiable work book guides students through a range of fun, informative, creative processes. All tasks are related to the natural world and encourage students to engage with the environment. Tasks are "self differentiating" , meaning that students of all abilities can access the tasks and develop work at an appropriate level. Students are also introduced to a range of artists along the way. Each task build on the previous one and culminates in the student devising a final outcome (a final piece of artwork). Also included is an extensive photographic library of natural images to provide inspiration to students. Photographic files included are: Plants Insects Fungi Birds Natural textures Flowers Fish Trees This project could be a great creative addition to lessons on nature and environment This resource has been devised specifically for Primary Schools by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art at a UK Grammar School and Senior A level Art Moderator (examiner) for one of the Uk's leading exam boards. If you would like further information about the resource, please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews

Save time with 20 pages of differentiated comments for Art reports. Suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 student reports. Here is an example: This year NAME has been developing his creative skills through mask making, the dramatic representation of landscapes and artwork relating to recycling. This has allowed NAME to focus on painting, drawing, and 3 dimensional modelling in a range of materials. NAME has performed satisfactorily most of the time but would have benefitted from working harder at disciplines that don’t always come easily, such as drawing. The quality of NAME’s homework usually demonstrates effort and commitment and usually deadlines are met. NAME has shown an openness to try out new techniques which is helping him to improve the standard of his final outcomes. Well done NAME, you should be proud of the progress that you have made this year.

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.

Having trouble recruiting students onto your GCSE or A level Art course in these competitive times? This slideshow might help. The diverse range of different art related careers outlined with an illustrated slide for each career. Also the more general benefits of developing creativity are highlighted. An ideal resource to show Year 9 students in the run up to them making their choices about which subject to study. Updated for 2017-18

This step by step guide will lead Junior and High School students through drawing a human figure in proportion. The simple to follow slides make it a useful tool for demonstrating how to use guide lines to develop the shapes.

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.

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.

We will be handing out the GCSE Art External Task papers as soon as we return in January 2018. Reduce your holiday workload with this resource. These documents provide a structured guide for students, outlining a week by week approach to developing preparatory work and emphasising the importance of fully covering the Assessment Objectives. Included is a checklist to help students keep themselves on track. Also, a prompt sheet for analysing the artwork of recognised artists. The resource is provided as a PDF and also as a Word document so that it can be easily edited to suit your school's specific needs. For a supporting library of photographs go to https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-a-level-art-photographic-library-over-500-fully-copiable-and-editable-images-11188224

Have you ever spent time finding images on the internet for students to help provide them with inspiration? This resource might help. Over 500 fully copiable, high quality photographs catalogued into 24 PowerPoint slideshows. Ideal for all ages and most subjects (in particular, Art, Creative Writing, Biology, Geography, Graphic Design). Topic covered include: Autumn Landscapes sea Rust Insects Numbers People Textures Birds Buildings Sky Water patterns Trees Colour Patterns Faces

This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more. The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist.

Give students a relaxing colouring activity. Evidence suggests that colouring exercises are effective in calming busy minds in both adults and children. Teachers successfully use them in the classroom to help students re focus. Unfortunately most colouring books are prohibitively expensive. This affordable collection of beautiful original drawings is the solution. 65 beautiful mandalas ready for printing out and adding colour. All drawings are original and have been produced by Mael Matthews.

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.

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.

Christmas is nearly here .... but we will be handing out the GCSE Art External Task papers as soon as we return in January 2016. Reduce your holiday workload with this resource. These documents provide a structured guide for students, outlining a week by week approach to developing preparatory work and emphasising the importance of fully covering the Assessment Objectives. Included is a checklist to help students keep themselves on track. Also, a visual prompt sheet for analysing the artwork of recognised artists. The resource is provided as a PDF and also as a Word document so that it can be easily edited to suit your school's specific needs. These resources have been devised by Mael Matthews, Senior Art Moderator for the UK's largest Art Exam board.