Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
Start Art Education provides a wide range of resources spanning a variety of subject areas. Resources are written by an experienced educator with 20 years of Art teaching in secondary schools behind him. He also has a wide range of other specialisms including Design Technology, PSHE, Citizenship, Physical Education and Early Years teaching.
We hand out the Component 2 papers in January. This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for AQA GCSE Art students tackling Component 2 in 2025. Packed with practical advice, this resource helps students confidently navigate their preparatory work from the moment they receive the exam paper to the completion of their final piece.
Key Features:
Choosing the Best Starting Point: Detailed tips to help students select a theme that aligns with their strengths and interests.
Organised Prep Work: Strategies for creating inspiring mind maps, mood boards, and sketchbook entries to develop ideas.
Assessment Objective Breakdown: Clear, student-friendly guidance on how to meet all four AQA assessment objectives with examples and suggestions for artist research, experimentation, and presentation.
Practical Time Management: Weekly goal-setting tools and advice to keep students on track, avoiding last-minute stress.
Encouraging Creativity: Suggestions for taking risks, exploring personal ideas, and producing a unique, high-quality body of work.
This resource is designed to inspire and empower students, providing clear and structured advice while leaving plenty of room for creative freedom. Perfect for use in the classroom, for independent study, or as part of after-school support sessions.
Equip your students with everything they need to excel in their GCSE Art exam. Download now and ensure their success!
This comprehensive guide is designed to help A-level art students choose the perfect theme for their AQA Component 1 Personal Investigation. The resource walks students through the process of selecting a theme that is engaging, broad enough for in-depth exploration, personally meaningful, and linked to the AQA assessment objectives (AO1-AO4).
It includes:
• A step-by-step guide to choosing a theme.
• Tips for ensuring the theme is both original and sustainable over a long period.
• A detailed checklist table for students to evaluate potential themes.
• A vibrant, eye-catching cover to inspire creativity.
This guide is perfect for use in class or as a standalone resource for independent study. It encourages students to reflect on their personal interests, skills, and artistic influences to ensure their Personal Investigation is both successful and deeply personal. Whether you are a teacher looking for structured support for your students or a student aiming to organize your ideas, this resource will be a valuable tool.
Key Features:
• Aligned with AQA assessment objectives
• Includes a thorough checklist for theme selection
• Inspiring, creative design
• Ideal for classroom use or independent study
Perfect For:
• AQA A-level Art and Design students
• Teachers looking for structured guidance materials
• Students needing help choosing a strong, engaging theme for their Personal Investigation
Download this resource today to empower your students in making informed, thoughtful choices for their A-level art projects.
Provided as a Word doc for complete editing freedom.
GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below.
Presentation of work
Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images
Producing initial observational drawings
Taking supporting photographs
Annotating intelligently
Producing thorough artist studies
Exploring media, material and techniques
Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations
Deciding on and producing a final outcome
15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR.
Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.
Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.