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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.

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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.
30 Images for Inspiration - Rust and Corrosion
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30 Images for Inspiration - Rust and Corrosion

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This resource comprises a slide show of images of rust and corrosion, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural qualities of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for science students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
The Step by Step Guide to Developing a Thorough Sketchbook - Natural Forms
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The Step by Step Guide to Developing a Thorough Sketchbook - Natural Forms

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A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough Art sketchbook at Middle and High school. This resource focusses on covering assessment objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of exam level Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art, professional artist and Senior Art Examiner. Over 30 instructional slides.
The Step by Step Guide to Developing a GCSE Sketchbook - Natural Forms
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The Step by Step Guide to Developing a GCSE Sketchbook - Natural Forms

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A step by step guide for students and teachers, walking through the development of a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve by making links between their observations, the artwork of recognised artists and media experimentation. An invaluable resource for all students but particularly effective for use with students struggling to grasp the requirements of GCSE Art. This resource also provides the teacher with a clear methodology which can be adopted irrespective of the project theme. This original resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Art and Senior Art Moderator. Over 30 instructional slides.
HALLOWEEN - Spooky Images for Inspiration
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HALLOWEEN - Spooky Images for Inspiration

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Halloween's on the way. This visual resource provides 26 spooky grayscale images which can be used as inspiration for creative writing or artwork. The images have been provided in grayscale to allow them to be photocopied. Students can then use the image as a guide, adding color to the image using paint or pastel. These images are spooky, but not too scary! So would be suitable for use with all ages. Happy Halloween!
The Art Alphabet - Art Words and Terms from A to Z
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The Art Alphabet - Art Words and Terms from A to Z

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This resource provides visually stimulating slides from A to Z - showing a corresponding art word or term. Words and terms are purposefully challenging, therefore stretching students specialist vocabulary and knowledge. The resource could contribute to the Art Department's literacy policy. Included are words such as Decoupage, Impasto and Xylography. This resource can be used as a slideshow or can be printed for permanent display around the Art room.
Start Art - The Complete Middle School Art Curriculum
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Start Art - The Complete Middle School Art Curriculum

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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. Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color 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 Middle School. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Examiner and Professional Artist.
Key Stage 3 Art Unit of Study - Dramatic Landscapes
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Key Stage 3 Art Unit of Study - Dramatic Landscapes

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with dramatic landscapes. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 students.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Masks
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Masks

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with masks. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Middle School students.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color and Abstraction
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color and Abstraction

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with color and abstraction. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This resource is ideal for Middle School students.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Color

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with color. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - 3 Dimensional Cultural Art
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - 3 Dimensional Cultural Art

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with 3 dimensional work with an emphasis on diversity of design in different cultures. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse 3 dimensional artwork and vessels from cultures other than their own. They are then guided through the development of their own objects.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Human Figure
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Human Figure

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.
Middle School Art Unit of Study - Architecture
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Middle School Art Unit of Study - Architecture

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This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing, painting and relief work based on architecture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse architecture in their locality, consider architecturally inspired artwork by recognised artists and develop their own responses. The unit of study allows for guided discovery.
30 Images for Inspiration - Insects
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30 Images for Inspiration - Insects

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This resource comprises a slide show of images of insects, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for Biology students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.
Key Stage 3 Art Unit of Study - Colour
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Key Stage 3 Art Unit of Study - Colour

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with colour. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This Unit of Work is suitable for Key Stage 3 students.
Key Stage 3 Portraiture Unit of Study
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Key Stage 3 Portraiture Unit of Study

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This Unit of Work provides 3 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with portraiture. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. This Unit of Work is suitable for Key Stage 3 students.
The Natural World - Photographic Images to inspire students of all ages
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The Natural World - Photographic Images to inspire students of all ages

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This resource comprises 6 individual slide shows of images (180 images) offering inspiration for students of all ages. Ideal to help support GCSE and A level Art students, but equally useful as a general cross curricular resource. Themes covered are Flowers, Fungi, Natural Textures, Sky, Trees and Water. This resource has been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Art Moderator. This resource can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES