A4 Formal Element Vocabulary checklist to help with words to describe Art and Design. Could be used as a Knowledge Organiser, literacy mat or reference to help with analysis. KS3, KS4 and KS5 Black and white.

A3 Worksheet based on Matisse’s cut outs. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson surface decoration. Could also be a good intro to the subject of paper cutting and the artists latter work. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Starter and extension task provided. Reference made to positive and negative space, subject matter, simplification to abstraction, colour, line and layering to indicate depth. Work does not suggest use of scissors as it is for cover but this would be the logical progression.

A3 Worksheet based on Pop Art movement with a focus on colour. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Drawing tasks develop colour shading and lead to independent decision making. Starter and challenge task provided. Reference made to artists (Peter Blake, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein), colour theory (saturation), art movement, Ben Day dots and collage.

A3 Worksheet based on British sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Starter, challenge and extension task provided. Reference made to formal elements including shape, form, texture and pattern. Hepworth’s use of materials and processes are mentioned as well as inspiration from natural forms and figures. Tasks include use of line, form, tone, silhouette and negative space. Materials required pencils, rubbers and coloured pencils.

A3 Worksheet based on Blobism design movement. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Starter and extension task provided. Reference made to design, texture as formal element, history of art and design, design movements, variety of applications such as achitecture, product design and made relevant with links to products from home (car design). Architects: Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, Kunsthaus Graz (Austria), Sage (Gateshead), Selfridges (London). Product designers: Eva and Peter Moritz for IKEA.

A3 Worksheet based on William Morris. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Starter and extension task provided. Reference made to design, history of art and design, design movements, formal elements through colour and made relevant with links to products from home.

A3 Worksheet based on Art Deco design movement. Resource is useful for cover lesson in Art and Design or 3D design lesson. Range of tasks increases in difficulty. Starter and extension task provided. Reference made to design, history of art and design, design movements, variety of applications such as achitecture, interiors, product design and made relevant with links to products from home.

A3 worksheet useful for cover lesson or introduction to project looking at insects. Range of tasks with opportunity to challenge creatively. Starter included. Tasks include blending with coloured pencils, use of grid to support drawing and pattern development from zentangles. Page also includes facts about insects to inspire discussion.