A good resource to introduce the concept of Op Art. Student join up the dots to create Op Art inspired patterns. From these initial designs students can create their own designs using the same method, experiment with using different drawing materials or even incorporate textiles and sewing to create designs for cushion covers.

This is a Piet Mondrian inspired marble maze game. The file contains • 1 x A3 research/inspiration sheet about Mondrian’s work • 1 x A3 research/inspiration sheet on different types of mazes • 1 x A3 product analysis sheet (similarities and differences) • 1 x A3 design idea sheet • 1 x A4 final design idea sheet After completing the design sheets, students then would create a card prototype after which they would create the final design using wood and acrylic. The project is aimed at Key Stage 3 students and would last for about 6 x 2 hour lessons a week.

This project can be used to help students develop design ideas for a clay tile inspired by the work of Charles Rennie MacKintosh. Included is An inspiration sheet with images of MacKintosh’s work A worksheet to help students to develop 4 tile ideas and a final design A design development sheet (to be alongside a viewing window) A tonal range chart (A4 sheet but can be cut up in to strips and given out to students)

These are a series of 3 extension task sheets with 8 task on each. They can be used for students who have completed their work early or to push higher ability students. I have a number of these printed and laminated in the room and students use them when needed. The tasks are varied and promote independent learning and creativity.