The resource provides students with a step by step guide to developing an effective sketchbook that covers the Assessment Objectives of the NEW AS 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 resource provides 20 high quality images associated with Autumn. Falling leaves, rich colours and inspirational views. An ideal resource to support creative writing, art projects and lessons on the seasons of the year with Primary aged children.

Celebrate Bonfire Night with this colouring book. This resource provides 25 photocopiable images of fireworks for colouring. Each image also has a clear reminder to be safe on the 5th of November. A fun activity which can be used to remind children to enjoy Bonfire Night but also to take care. Happy Bonfire Night from Start Art Resources.

This concise, student friendly resource provides a catalogue of notable artists, movements, dates and periods in a table format for easy reference. A useful printable resource for Art students of all ages.

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

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.

This resource provides a clear, straightforward alternative to the outgoing National Curriculum levels. A simple to use table cross references the new marking system with percentage equivalents. It also demonstrates a "projected grade" approach, linking to the new numeric GCSE grading system.

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

A stunning motivational poster to brighten your classroom and make students think about effort and positivity. Provided as a jpeg so that it can be printed at various sizes and even inserted into documents.

A stunning motivational poster to brighten your classroom and make students think about effort and positivity. Provided as a jpeg so that it can be printed at various sizes and even inserted into documents.

This visually stunning poster provides a moral dilemma for students to consider. A doctor must make a difficult decision. Should he break the law to save the lives of innocent people? An ideal way of generating group discussion and also providing a stimulating poster for your classroom. Provided as a jpeg file for printing at various sizes or inserting into your own documents.

A motivational Poster to encourage students to engage with their learning. Supplied as a jpeg for printing at a range of sizes or even inserting into your own documents or slideshows. Ideal for display in your classroom at revision time.

A motivational Poster to encourage students to engage with their learning. Supplied as a jpeg for printing at a range of sizes or even inserting into your own documents or slideshows. Ideal for display in your classroom at revision time.

A motivational Poster to encourage students to engage with their learning. Supplied as a jpeg for printing at a range of sizes or even inserting into your own documents or slideshows. Ideal for display in your classroom at revision time.

A motivational poster to encourage students to engage with their learning. Supplied as a jpeg for printing at a range of sizes or even inserting into your own documents or slideshows. Ideal for display in your classroom at revision time.