Exam reforms are well under way. This document provides teachers and students with clear support for the new A level Art specification Externally Set Task. Students are provided with an explanation of the requirements of the task and are prompted to meet the criteria. It has been written with the new Assessment Objectives in mind. 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.

Exam reforms are well under way. This handbook students with clear support for the new A level Art specification . Students are provided with an explanation of the requirements of the course and are prompted to meet the criteria. It has been written with the new Assessment Objectives in mind. Course expectations are clearly laid out for students, which makes this document a useful resource that can be revisited when encouraging students to meet deadlines and complete work to the appropriate standard. 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.

This “at a glance” guide to the history of Art can be used to support GCSE Art students during their studies. It is intended as a starting point for students. They can then continue their study through library research and use of the internet. The resource has been produced to be print friendly and is fully compatible with the new GCSE Art specification which we will be teaching from September 2016. 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.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

A quick, easy sheet to print out for students when you need a cover lesson in a hurry. The sheet provides a gridded photograph and a blank grid. Students are then challenged to draw the image using the grid to help them.

290 photographs of the seaside to help inspire students of all ages. Suitable for use as inspiration for creative writing and art projects.

This printable document provides clear, student friendly explanation of what the AQA GCSE Art Assessment Objectives mean and how students can ensure that their work meets the requirements.

This scheme of study provides a complete structure for Component 1. 58 pages of guidance notes and supporting information. The theme is "natural forms" and the step by step plans ensure that students fully address the Assessment Objectives. Also included in the document are student friendly explanations of the Assessment Objectives and a step by step plan for developing a sketchbook. A complete year of work set out fogr teacher and student.

Would you like visually stimulating posters for your classroom covering the 7 elements of Art? Here they are. 7 posters defining the following elements: Color Shape Form Value Texture Line Space Each poster is a high quality visual image with a definition. As they are provided as high quality jpeg files, they can be printed out large scale for display in your art room, or inserted into any document you wish.

Kapow! Here’s a cool Back to School Art activity for kids 9 to 14. There are a range of superhero templates that kids can use to design their own superhero character. They can add color to develop their own super suit and then they can think and write about the super powers that their character will have. Check out the complete preview doc so that you can see exactly what you get. There are 3 male templates and 3 female templates. There is also a blank worksheet for kids to draw out their own superhero from scratch. You could encourage children to write about super powers linked to study skills, for instance, super memory or super writing ability …. Or you could use it as a lead into creative writing, with their superhero saving the day in an adventure. The templates are provided as worksheets and also as full page coloring sheets so that you have lots of creative freedom. Also check out the speech bubbles that kids can add their own text to, cut out and add to their super hero pictures. Also included are superhero emblem templates so that kids can design their own super badge! This resource could help make cross curricular links – study skills, art, creative writing. 18 pages in total.

40 amazing original Op Art colouring sheets. Each one has a different challenging kaleidoscopic design. Kids can add color freely to the coloring cells to make their own unique Op Art designs. Ideal as a starter or extension activity, or for when you need a sub lesson in a rush. Also wonderful for calming down over active kids. No prep needed apart from printing them out and getting the crayons or sharpies out!

Why not have some festive Art fun with this bundle of cool grid drawings. 15 gridded Christmas images with corresponding blank grids for kids to copy the image on to. Great for helping them develop their drawing and colour mixing skills. The pics could even be made into Christmas cards as an extension to the activity. Apart from printing them this a preparation free activity, so it’s ideal as a substitute lesson too. Provided here as pdf and also Word documents so that you have complete editing freedom. Merry Christmas to you from Start Education!

Support students with the development of their Component 2 work with this set of 38 copyright free photographs of movement. Ideal as a starting point to drawing activities.

A level Art Component 2 exam papers are available in February.** Get ahead of the game and get students off to a flying start with this extensive support resource written by an experienced HOD and examiner. suitable for AQA Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, 3D, Photography and Included is the following. • Introduction to Component 2 • Student information • Week by week guide leading the student through the development of work • Homework checklist • Support request sheet • The History of Art – Notable Periods, Styles and Artists • Component 2 Final Outcome Checklist • Art Analysis Prompt Sheet • AQA A level grade boundaries from 2019 • Securing Outstanding A level Performance in Art - An explanation of how to achieve an A* grade. Also includes a PowerPoint explaining the importance of developing cohesive ideas and how to ensure that work fully addresses the Assessment Objectives. Also a student friendly explanation of the Assessment Objectives. Please note that the exam questions are NOT reproduced here as this would be a violation of regulations. This resource provides a clear framework to support all questions.

The 2020 AQA A Level Art Component 2 exam papers are handed out in February. This FULLY EDITABLE resource will give your students a flying start by structuring their preparatory work. Included is the following. • Introduction to Component 2 • Important information for students • 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 to ensure analysis is thorough • AQA A level grade boundaries from 2019 • An explanation of how to secure Outstanding A level Performance in Art - How to get A*. Also includes a FULLY EDITABLE PowerPoint on what the Assessment Objectives mean and the importance of developing ideas. We have provided this as fully editable versions so that you can really make the resource work for you and your students.

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.

Here is a fantastic art lesson exploring PORTRAITURE. Ideal for KS3 students. This lesson is one of 38 lessons in a series that aims to take the effort and planning out of art teaching. Each lesson includes a clear explanation of activities for the teacher, a materials list, health and safety guidance, illustrations, home study suggestions, cross curricular links and a fantastic, print friendly student support sheet to ensure that everyone understands the aims of the lesson. Why not check out all the other lessons in the series? Collectively they provide a whole year of art education! Here is a list of the lessons in the series. Check them out in our shop! Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Color Lesson 12 Color part 2 Lesson 13 Color part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Color abstraction Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2

Here is a fantastic art lesson exploring PORTRAITURE. Ideal for KS3 students. This lesson is one of 38 lessons in a series that aims to take the effort and planning out of art teaching. Each lesson includes a clear explanation of activities for the teacher, a materials list, health and safety guidance, illustrations, home study suggestions, cross curricular links and a fantastic, print friendly student support sheet to ensure that everyone understands the aims of the lesson. Why not check out all the other lessons in the series? Collectively they provide a whole year of art education! Here is a list of the lessons in the series. Check them out in our shop! Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Color Lesson 12 Color part 2 Lesson 13 Color part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Color abstraction Lesson 27 Color abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Color abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Color abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2