This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a shell. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour shell examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created some further shell cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a shell. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour shell examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created some further shell cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating natural mark-making studies, developing student skills in recording VISUAL TEXTURES. It can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what TEXTURE is, and the task instructions. There are three main tasks exploring natural VISUAL TEXTURES. This is repeated in a different manner in an extension task where students create a ‘TEXTURE’ title to reinforce their skills used. The main tasks all have reference pictures. This activity sheet is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’, particularly in terms of VISUAL TEXTURES within a natural form theme, and in using the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN TEXTURE This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson(s), and/or cover session(s) and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet. Their sheets are then stored in an A3 portfolio with integrated clear wallets to record and store their project journey in a professional folder. If A3 is not preferred, this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created other texture and mark-making sheets, such as aquatic themed textures and weave textures (great for drawing in textiles too), which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to aid students in planning and contextualising their related study and creating an essay which supports their coursework journey. This sheet gives an overview of the essay structure and supports this through specific suggestions and guidance. It is to be used for Key Stage 5 students. The sheet encourages students to carefully consider their intentions, ideas, artist inspirations and what they will be exploring throughout the personal study. The separate sections are colour-coded for specific focus and direction with students when used for discussion. This resource is one PDF file. This sheet has been designed to be used within a GCE Personal Study Essay scheme of work and is part of a detailed booklet, but is also suitable as a stand-alone resource. I usually print this resource A3 at the introduction of the Personal Study, then use the detailed booklet with further support and guidance materials for the students to create the essay in greater, more ‘broken down’ detail. I have created other A Level essay, annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may wish to look at in my shop, as well as an overall Personal Study booklet with all areas covered.

This resource is designed to aid students in analysing artworks, through specific questioning and suggestions, including focus on the Formal Elements. It can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. The sheet encourages students to explore CONTENT, FORM, PROCESS, MOOD, CONNECTIONS, INTERPRETATIONS and RESEARCH. There are also useful key words which can be used alongside the questions/suggestions. This resource is one PDF file. This sheet has been designed to be used within KS3 and GCSE schemes of work, but is also suitable for one off lessons. I usually print this resource on A4 and my students work directly from this when completing their art/textiles/photography analysis. I have created other KS3, GCSE and A Level annotation and analysis sheets, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a hand. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour hand examples to for reference. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created two other cross contour hand sheets that you may wish to look at in my shop, along with other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: skulls, shells, apples, octopus.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour pencil drawing of an apple. It can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. This task can also be developed into a tonal drawing, as an extension/development activity. The task sheet is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in using the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN TONE This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created other cross contour drawing sheets of varying subject matter - hands, skulls, shells, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to aid students in deciding what related study title/question to choose for their essay. This sheet has a variety of suggestions for inspiration. It is to be used for Key Stage 5 students. The sheet encourages students to carefully consider their title and begin thinking about their ideas, inspirations and what will be the focus of their personal study. This resource is one PDF file. This sheet has been designed to be used within a GCE Personal Study Essay scheme of work and is part of a detailed booklet, but is also suitable as a stand-alone resource. I usually use the detailed booklet with further support and guidance materials for the students to create the essay in greater, more ‘broken down’ detail overall, this available in my TES shop. I have created other A Level essay, annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may wish to also look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of an octopus. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created other cross contour sheets of varying subject matter: hands, skulls, shells, apples, that you may wish to look at in my shop.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own Keith Haring inspired heart design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. To begin, students complete a copy of one of Keith Haring’s artworks from the sheet. This helps them to experience the artist’s style, before moving on to their own design for task 2. For task 2, students complete their own heart design in the style of Keith Haring using the examples of the artist’s work as inspiration to come up with their own unique design which promotes love, imagination, inclusion, and acceptance. The students are guided to add colour, using pencil crayons or felt tip pens. This resource is great for raising awareness of, and celebrating Valentine’s Day, LBGTQ+ History Month, as well of course, the work of Keith Haring himself. The sheet highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, SHAPE, and PATTERN, whilst students produce their own piece of meaningful Haring inspired art. This activity can be used for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and in consciously using the Formal Elements. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, some background information on the artist Keith Haring, task instructions, visual references for both tasks, and also a quote by the artist. This resource is one PDF file and is suitable for integration within a scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately one to two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. I have created many other drawing sheets of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.

This resource is a tonal value reference sheet with four separate bookmarks to cut up and use when students are completing tonal pencil drawing work. There are four on one page for lesser printing costs. Students check their drawings against the values bookmark to see if they have included enough tonal variation in their work and then make amendments accordingly. This is one PDF document which can be printed A4 or A3, whichever suits the needs of your students. There are further free and paid drawing resources, lessons, and activities in my Artyfind shop.

This support sheet is designed to aid students in planning and contextualising each artist analysis, particularly for the personal related study. The sheet gives a broken down, step-by-step structure which supports the analysis through specific suggestions and guidance. It is to be used for Key Stage 5 students and has been designed to encourage them to carefully consider their artist inspirations reflecting and evaluating them. This resource is one PDF file. I usually print this as an A4 sheet for students to make their notes on, and they then type them up neatly within their essay. This sheet is included within an overall OCR GCE Art, Textiles, Photography Personal Related Study Essay Unit Coursework Booklet within my shop. I have created other A Level, GCSE and KS3, annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may also wish to look at in my shop.

This support sheet is designed to aid students in planning and contextualising their artist compare & contrast elements, particularly for the personal related study. The sheet gives a broken down, step-by-step structure which supports the compare & contrast through specific suggestions and guidance. It is to be used for Key Stage 5 students and has been designed to encourage them to carefully consider their artist similarities and differences, reflecting upon and evaluating them. This resource is one PDF file. I usually print this as an A4 sheet for students to make their notes on, and they then type them up neatly within their essay. This sheet is included within an overall OCR GCE Art, Textiles, Photography Personal Related Study Essay Unit Coursework Booklet within my shop. I have created other A Level, GCSE and KS3, annotation, analysis and evaluation sheets, which you may also wish to look at in my shop.

A resource for art students to support moving into a new year group or room and familiarising themselves with the class rules. A simple, easy to use sheet in which students read and neatly colour and/or decorate the images to celebrate and reinforce the importance of working together and following class rules for a positive, safe and welcoming learning environment. This sheet can then be put into sketchbooks or folders for future reference. It can be completed in one go, or used as an extension task in other lessons - I find this helps to remind students of expectations a differing intervals throughout the term(s). This is one PDF document which I personally print A3 size and store in the front of their A3 art portfolios, but can work just as easily printed as A4 also, whichever suits the needs of the group best. The sheet also includes quotes from three famous artists for further motivation and encouragement. I have created other Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 transition tasks (some free) which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to teach students how to use LINE to produce creative drawings, as well as practise their observed drawing skills. This sheet mostly focuses on the Formal Elements LINE, SHAPE, SPACE and PATTERN in a series of experimental drawings. It can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what LINE is, and the task instructions. There is a LINE tone bar and LINE title starter task for students to practise using LINE and cross-hatching, before beginning the main tasks. The main tasks have reference pictures – LINE experiments/patterns and a skull LINE drawing, and space for students to draw them on to. This activity sheet is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’, and in using the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE SPACE PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. The main skull task has a less detailed template on the more able/gifted and talented sheet and the students then structure their own LINE work to develop the SHAPE of the skull. This sheet has been designed to be used within a scheme of work, but is also suitable for a one off lesson (or couple of lessons), and/or cover session(s). It takes approximately two lessons to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet. Their sheets are then stored in an A3 portfolio with integrated clear wallets to record and store their project journey in a professional folder. I have created other Formal Elements sheets and other drawing based resources of varying subject matter, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a bird skull. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour skull examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created some further skull cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, shells, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

This resource is designed to highlight the Formal Elements of art, while creating a cross contour drawing of a skull. The aim is for students to gain a greater understanding of FORM and SHAPE, through the use of LINE and PATTERN. This activity can be used for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners and is designed to engage students in ‘looking and seeing’ and consciously use the following Formal Elements of art: LINE SHAPE FORM PATTERN This resource is two PDF files; one with a ghost outline template to support the less able/less confident students, and one without for the more able/gifted and talented students. On the sheet there is the learning objective, a description of what the cross contour technique is, and the task instructions with step-by-step visual examples of how to work through the task. There are also other cross contour skull examples to reference from. This task is suitable for integration within a scheme, one off lesson, and/or cover session and takes approximately one lesson to complete, if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, but this can be printed A4 also if desired. It may even be used simply as a reference sheet and the drawing produced directly into sketchbooks or on separate paper, whichever suits your student needs. I have created some further skull cross contour sheets, and other cross contour tasks of varying subject matter: hands, shells, apples, octopus, which you may wish to look at in my shop.

Printable, easy to use assessment stickers for drawing elements of art. These are ‘What Went Well’ (WWW) comments which help to save time when giving positive feedback on smaller pieces/sections of work or within sketchbooks. You can use as many WWW stickers as you like depending on the work being produced. This resource is a PDF document consisting of 13 separate WWW comments (13 separate pages) that are easily printed on sticker paper, or simply cut up and glued to student work. I have also created development/improvement targets for drawing work, which can be downloaded from my Artyfind shop.

Printable, easy to use assessment target stickers for drawing elements of art. These are ‘Even Better If’ (EBI) target comments for students to develop/improve their work. They help to save time when giving positive constructive feedback on smaller pieces/sections of work or within sketchbooks. You can use as many EBI target stickers as you like depending on the work being produced. This resource is a PDF document consisting of 8 separate EBI comments (8 separate pages) that are easily printed on sticker paper, or simply cut up and glued to student work. I have also created ‘What Went Well’ (WWW) comment stickers for drawing work, which can be downloaded from my Artyfind shop.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To create your own St Patrick’s Day Cubist-inspired shamrock design exploring line, shape & colour The lesson highlights the key Formal Elements LINE, SHAPE and COLOUR, whilst students produce their own Cubist-inspired shamrock piece to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. This activity can be used for Key Stages 2 and 3, and is designed to engage students in mindful use of the Formal Elements and explore some simple elements of Cubism. Included in the worksheet - Learning Objective, a definition of Cubism, an explanation of what St Patrick’s Day is, and information on shamrocks. All task instructions are included, as well as a step by step visual example of what is expected. This resource is one PDF file of two pages, one is the lesson task sheet, the other is a zoomed in version of the step by step process of creating the Cubist-style shamrock if needed. This lesson is suitable for integration within a natural form scheme, one-off lesson, and/or cover a session and takes approximately two lessons to complete if being produced to a high standard. I usually print this resource on A3 cartridge paper and my students work directly onto the sheet, adding colour with watercolour paints. I have created many other lessons of varying subject matters. These can be found in my Artyfind shop.