Looking at the different techniques and styles of work used for portraits, allowing students to discover new artistic approaches to their work, by analysing the styles of other artists.

proportions of the face

face or portrait drawing, a way or measuring the basic proportions of the face, can be combined with observational drawing. It helps student get all the basic feature in correct place. This gives student rough proportions and adjustment is needed depending on subject observed, I use this system to stop eyes being drawn in the forehead and lips in the chin. As with all drawing techniques its is important that the teacher demonstrates the technique in the class as this gives the students more confidence.

home work exercises different styles of drawing. caricature, comics and manga

developing drawing skills

formal elements, tone

To help students with their supported study essay on A2 Art courses

this was designed for the DofE skills for students wanting to do a skill in photography, it is also useful for helping student develop a photographic portfolio. skills needed, basic camera use, photoshop basics, layer mask, quick mask.

research on artists leading to application of technique on insect theme, 3d modeling of insects wire frame to mixed media, design stage

these sheets are to support the making of card and papermache masks, they should help students with the design and research stages. These where originally made for year 7 students but should work well with all key stage 2-3 year groups.

the three areas that students need to work on to develop a good sketchbook and mood board

home work tasks, produce callipers and measure face

For the research stage of a ceramics project, I boult vases based on fish.

fish project, research sheets, set as HW

basic technique for mounting work for display and portfolio.

A 3D lobster from 2D parts, making use of folds to create a 3D object.

Creative Media Diploma Unit 3 Individual realisation – Who I am and who am I Basic photoshop skills are needed to deliver this unit. eg, levels, channel mixer, posterize, liquify tool, layer mask, quick mask etc.