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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.
End of Year Fun Art Activities for all ages
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End of Year Fun Art Activities for all ages

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Celebrate the end of the school year with this engaging collection of 10 art lesson plans. This resource is perfect for art teachers looking to provide meaningful and fun activities that help students reflect on their year, express their creativity, and celebrate their achievements. Each lesson plan is thoughtfully crafted with clear instructions, materials lists, and rubrics to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both teachers and students. What is Included: Yearbook Collage: Create collages that capture personal highlights and memorable moments from the school year. Self-Portrait Silhouettes: Craft unique silhouettes that represent students personalities and interests. End-of-Year Comic Strips: Illustrate and narrate funny or significant moments from the school year in a comic strip format. Memory Jars: Design and fill jars with small trinkets and written memories to cherish special moments. Summer Dream Boards: Visualize and design boards representing students summer goals and dreams. Class Mural: Collaboratively paint a mural that symbolizes the journey of the class throughout the year. Memory Quilts: Decorate fabric squares with personal memories and stitch them together to form a class quilt. Graduation Caps: Personalize mini graduation caps to reflect future aspirations and achievements. Nature Art: Create art pieces using natural materials collected from the outdoors. Time Capsules: Assemble and decorate time capsules filled with letters and mementos to be opened in the future. Features: Comprehensive Materials Lists: Detailed lists of materials needed for each activity, making preparation easy and straightforward. Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, easy-to-follow plans that guide you through each lesson from start to finish. Rubrics for Assessment: Simple and effective rubrics to evaluate creativity, effort, and participation. Flexible Timing: Each lesson is designed to fit within a 1 to 1.5-hour time frame, perfect for the busy end-of-year schedule. Reflective and Fun: Activities are designed to be enjoyable while encouraging students to reflect on their personal growth and shared experiences. Why Choose This Resource? These lesson plans are ideal for fostering a positive and creative classroom environment as the school year comes to a close. Students will have the opportunity to express themselves, celebrate their achievements, and look forward to their future in a fun and meaningful way. Perfect for end-of-year art projects, these activities can be easily adapted to fit various classroom settings and time constraints. Get Your Copy Today! Transform the end of your school year with these engaging art activities. Purchase now and give your students an unforgettable and creative conclusion to their school year!
A Level Art Course Structure.
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A Level Art Course Structure.

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Here is a fully editable A Level Art course structure. It provides structure for a two year course and is appropriate for AQA, OCR, Edexcel specifications. The editable nature of the resource means that it is appropriate for any of the art titles. Used in an outstanding art department that was praised by Ofsted after a “Deep Dive”.
Secondary School Curriculum Plan for Art
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Secondary School Curriculum Plan for Art

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Here is a fully editable curriculum plan for Art eduction. It provides a thorough outline of art units from Year 7 through to the end of Year 13 (A level). The plan has been designed to be progressive, enabling students to develop and re visit core skills as they progress through their schooling. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom.
Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3
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Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3

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Life long Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. Unlock Creativity with our Visual Art Curriculum: Comprehensive Units, Engaging Lessons, Detailed Plans, Exceptional Support, and Exclusive Video Demos! Make ART meaningful with this fun art curriculum. Updated for 2024. This art curriculum bundle pack includes lessons, worksheets, projects, visuals, videos and a lot more to fill every single day of a school year. Covers drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printing, mixed media and much more. Simple to follow. Back to School Art Curriculum. Updated for 2023 -24 school year. A whole year of Art units and lessons! Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, photography and more. Here’s what people say “Very VERY comprehensive – I like the concise, student-friendly one pagers especially.” “This curriculum is worded beautifully and the lesson progression is excellent. I love it! Thank you” We believe that all teachers deserve the best at an affordable price. Art lessons covering drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, collage and more. A complete Art Curriculum. Over 1000 pages of visual art education, including 150 pages of linked lessons. Our Complete Art Curriculum provides everything you need for full coverage of Visual Art throughout your school. Now includes over 120 video demonstrations and a fully editable Metacognition statement. The emphasis is on the Elements of Art, differentiation … and FUN! This massive art teaching resource is also amazing for new Art teachers and home schooling. Over 150 pages of linked art lesson plans which take students through a broad and balanced art curriculum. Each art lesson plan includes clear teacher guidance, materials list, health and safety, a student friendly support sheet and expected progress information. Updated to include 18 art image slideshows to inspire students, a step by step clay-work slideshow and a history of art support resource. I originally wrote this for my students in the UK, in a selective school that feeds Oxford and Cambridge. I have now rewritten it for US education. Students taught by me have become surgeons, doctors, architects and tv personalities, and all have been helped by their art education. My department has been nationally recognised as the best in the country. Check it out … it might really help! Includes a 40 image slideshow of example student work. Also includes a bonus resource - “101 Amazing Ideas for Art Lessons”. This is an “at a glance” resource for when you need ideas quickly! You will never run out of ideas again! P.S. Don’t forget to unzip the file once downloaded!
Pop Art Lessons
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Pop Art Lessons

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Unlock the vibrant world of Pop Art with this engaging and comprehensive art lesson plan designed for elementary-aged students! This dynamic resource introduces young artists to the iconic Pop Art movement, celebrating creativity and self-expression. Key Features: In-depth Introduction: Delve into the Pop Art movement’s history and key elements, featuring famous artworks by influential artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Hands-On Activity: Encourage creativity with a step-by-step art activity where students choose an everyday object as their muse. They’ll sketch, outline, and paint using bold colors, embracing the essence of Pop Art. Materials and Instructions: A detailed list of materials, clear instructions, and helpful tips guide both teachers and students through the entire artistic process, ensuring a successful and enjoyable experience. Extension Activities: Take the learning further with exciting extension activities, including artist research projects, collaborative murals, and the creation of 3D Pop Art sculptures. These extensions allow for continued exploration and deeper understanding of Pop Art concepts. Rubric for Assessment: Evaluate students’ progress with a comprehensive rubric covering creativity, use of color, precision, representation of Pop Art elements, effort, and presentation. Foster a positive learning environment with constructive feedback. Benefits: Cultivates an appreciation for art history. Enhances creativity and self-expression. Develops fine motor skills through sketching and painting. Encourages collaboration and discussion. Provides a versatile framework for customization. Why Choose This Lesson? This Pop Art lesson plan is perfect for educators seeking a well-rounded and engaging art experience for elementary students. Spark their imagination, celebrate individuality, and bring the exciting world of Pop Art into your classroom today!
AP Art Student Support Resources
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AP Art Student Support Resources

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Complete AP Art Curriculum Bundle: Drawing, 2D, and 3D Art & Design Embark on a comprehensive artistic journey with our all-inclusive AP Art Curriculum Bundle, meticulously designed to guide students through the intricacies of AP Art Drawing, 2D Art & Design, and 3D Art & Design. Crafted by seasoned educators, this bundle provides a structured and engaging roadmap for students to excel in their AP Art portfolios. What’s Included: AP Art Drawing Student Guide: • A step-by-step guide for students navigating the stages of developing a sustained investigation based on natural forms in drawing. • Rich insights on research, relevant artists, subject matter selection, and the development of drawings. • Valuable tips on selecting works for submission, ensuring a cohesive and impactful portfolio. AP 2D Art and Design Student Guide: • A comprehensive manual for students exploring natural forms through 2D art and design. • Detailed guidance on research, artist exploration, subject matter selection, and the development of visually engaging designs. • In-depth insights on refining designs, seeking feedback, and selecting works for a compelling portfolio. AP 3D Art and Design Student Guide: • A holistic guide for students delving into the world of 3D art and design inspired by natural forms. • Clear instructions on choosing themes, exploring relevant artists, refining concepts, and developing three-dimensional sculptures. • Expert advice on refining sculptures, seeking constructive feedback, and curating a portfolio that showcases technical skills and conceptual strength. Why Choose Our Bundle: • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering AP Art Drawing, 2D Art & Design, and 3D Art & Design, this bundle offers a complete curriculum to cater to diverse artistic interests. • Expertly Crafted Resources: Developed by experienced educators with a deep understanding of the AP Art curriculum, ensuring students receive the guidance they need to excel. • Engaging and Practical: Filled with practical exercises, artist exploration, and real-world application, our bundle ensures that students not only learn the theory but also apply it to their own artistic creations. • Preparation for Success: With a focus on sustained investigation, conceptual development, and portfolio curation, our bundle prepares students for success in the challenging world of AP Art. Unlock the Full Potential of Your Students’ Artistic Expression! Empower your students with the tools they need to succeed in their AP Art journey. This bundle provides a thorough and structured approach, fostering creativity, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of artistic concepts. Elevate your art education with our comprehensive AP Art Curriculum Bundle today!
Art Lesson Activity. Colour.
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Art Lesson Activity. Colour.

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Unlock the magic of colours with our “Colourful Adventures Bundle” – an all-in-one guide and activity designed to ignite creativity in your classroom! Perfect for art teachers, homeschooling parents, or anyone passionate about fostering artistic exploration in young minds. What’s Included: Colour Mixing Guide: Dive into the world of colours with our comprehensive Colour Mixing Guide! Tailored for 11-year-olds, this step-by-step guide makes learning fun and engaging. Your students will master the art of blending primary colours to create a spectrum of stunning secondary and tertiary shades. With easy-to-follow instructions and a style suited for young learners, the guide encourages experimentation and sparks the imagination. “Colourful Creatures Collage” Activity: Take the learning further with our hands-on and delightful “Colourful Creatures Collage” activity! This activity seamlessly integrates the colour mixing skills acquired from the guide into an imaginative art project. Students get to bring their colourful creatures to life, exploring their creativity and expressing themselves through a vibrant masterpiece. This activity not only reinforces colour theory but also nurtures fine motor skills and storytelling abilities. Why Choose Our Bundle: Comprehensive Learning: Our guide covers primary, secondary, and tertiary colours, ensuring a well-rounded understanding. Engaging Activity: The “Colourful Creatures Collage” activity turns learning into a captivating adventure, fostering a love for art. Easy Implementation: No need for extensive preparation – simply follow the guide and watch your students’ creativity soar. Educational and Fun: We believe learning should be enjoyable. This bundle combines education with excitement, making art an unforgettable experience. Who Can Benefit: Art Teachers: Enhance your curriculum with a vibrant and practical approach to colour theory. Homeschooling Parents: Make art lessons at home an engaging and educational experience for your children. Art Enthusiasts: Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or art lover, our bundle adds a splash of colour to your educational toolkit. Embrace the beauty of colours and unleash your students’ creativity with our “Colourful Adventures Bundle” – available now on Teachers Pay Teachers. Elevate your art lessons and watch as your students embark on a journey of artistic discovery!
AQA A Level Art, Craft and Design. Component 2 Support 2024
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AQA A Level Art, Craft and Design. Component 2 Support 2024

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We have now handed out the AQA A Level Art, Craft and Design Component 2 question papers. This document provides 10 areas of investigation for each of the 8 starting points. An ideal document to hand to weaker students, who need extra support. No Component 2 starting points are written in this document as this would contravene regulations. Numbers 1 to 8 are used, so this should be used alongside the question paper.
AQA A Level Fine Art Component 2 Starting Points Support Document 2024
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AQA A Level Fine Art Component 2 Starting Points Support Document 2024

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We have now handed out the AQA A Level Fine Art Component 2 question papers. This document provides 10 areas of investigation for each of the 8 starting points. An ideal document to hand to weaker students, who need extra support. No Component 2 starting points are written in this document as this would contravene regulations. Numbers 1 to 8 are used, so this should be used alongside the question paper.
A Level Art Component 2 2024 Guide for Students
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A Level Art Component 2 2024 Guide for Students

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We hand out the A Level Art Component 2 question papers on Thursday 1st February. Why not hand this document out at the same to to help them get going in a clear, structured way. The guide provides no nonsense advice on the collection of evidence, presentation of work and development of ideas in relation to the assessment objectives. It also provides a time line to keep them on track through the next few months, working towards a final outcome to be produced during the 15 hours controlled time. Provided as a fully editable Word document so that you can amend as you feel fit. This resource is suitable for all exam boards and all titles. Please note that no starting points are mentioned and no exam board documentation is reproduced as this would be a contravention of the exam regulations. This resource should be used alongside the question paper and specification documentation. Written by an experienced Head of Department and used in a highly successful Art Department.
A Level Art. The Characteristics of an A* Student
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A Level Art. The Characteristics of an A* Student

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A useful document outlining the characteristics of an A* A Level Art Student. It covers the skills and knowledge needed, what an A* response would look like and what A* students typically do in and out of lessons. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Ideal for adding to your departmental evidence folder, or handing out to students to spur them on.
Art Lessons. Creative Careers
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Art Lessons. Creative Careers

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Would you like an art scheme of work that focusses on the huge range of fantastic art related careers that are available? Here it is. It is ideal for Key Stage 3 students, to encourage them to continue with art education through GCSE and A level. Included is a thorough seven lesson scheme of work, a rubric, a feedback sheet and a very exciting introductory video! Provided as Word documents for complete editing freedom. The download is a zip folder, so don’t forget to unzip!
AQA GCSE Fine Art Component 2 Support 2024
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AQA GCSE Fine Art Component 2 Support 2024

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AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents. Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points. No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning. Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.
Art Rubrics for all activities
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Art Rubrics for all activities

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Elevate your middle school art curriculum with this all-inclusive bundle of meticulously crafted rubrics designed to assess and guide students through a diverse spectrum of artistic mediums and assignments. This extensive collection comprises a wide array of rubrics, each tailored to evaluate and foster growth in specific art forms commonly explored in middle school art classrooms. It’s also FULLY EDITABLE! Included Rubrics Pencil Drawing Rubric Ink Drawing Rubric Watercolor Painting Rubric Acrylic Painting Rubric Oil Painting Rubric Lino Printing Rubric Collagraph Printing Rubric Monoprinting Rubric Clay Sculpture Rubric Papier-Mâché Sculpture Rubric Modroc Construction Rubric Wire Sculpting Rubric Batik Rubric Collage Rubric Digital Photography Rubric Sewing Rubric Card Construction Art Rubric Batik Rubric Lino Printing Rubric Research Essay Rubric Why Choose This Bundle: Transform your art program with a comprehensive suite of rubrics covering a vast range of artistic mediums and assignments. Each rubric is meticulously designed to provide a thorough evaluation and guidance for students’ artistic growth in the middle school classroom. Adapt these rubrics to your curriculum goals, providing a clear roadmap for students’ artistic exploration and growth. This comprehensive bundle equips teachers with a versatile set of rubrics to effectively assess and nurture students’ creativity and skills across various art forms in the middle school art classroom.
GCSE Art Component 2 Support Guide for Students 2024
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GCSE Art Component 2 Support Guide for Students 2024

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GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below. Presentation of work Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images Producing initial observational drawings Taking supporting photographs Annotating intelligently Producing thorough artist studies Exploring media, material and techniques Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations Deciding on and producing a final outcome 15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.
AQA Ed Excel GCSE Art Component 1 Final Outcome Guidance for Students
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AQA Ed Excel GCSE Art Component 1 Final Outcome Guidance for Students

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Suitable for AQA and EdExcel GCSE Art. Are you desperately trying to get your GCSE Art students to focus on finishing Component 1 before we hand out Component 2 papers? If so, this will help. Clear, straightforward advice for students on how to review their preparatory work and formulate a plan for an outcome or outcomes. Notes emphasise the need to make informed choices and pull ideas together. This resource is provided as a word document so that you have full editing freedom. You can simply copy the text and drop it into your own documents. There are no images with this document. It is pure, explanatory text. I use it with my students every year in a booklet format and I find that it really helps them organise their thoughts. I hope it helps you too.
Halloween 2023 Art Activity. Skull Template
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Halloween 2023 Art Activity. Skull Template

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A great little Halloween art activity. An easy to print paper skull template in the style of the Mexican Day of the Dead Candy Skulls. Students can add their own designs and colour, cut out and fold into the skull shape. Decorate your classroom with them and make links to mexican culture.
Art lessons exploring the links between art and medicine / health
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Art lessons exploring the links between art and medicine / health

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A four lesson art unit focusing on the connections between art and medicine and health. Each lesson includes timings, activities, materials list and homework ideas. The anatomical work of Leonardo da Vinci is explored and students are encouraged to develop their own artwork through careful observation. The Elements of Art are well covered. Ideal for strengthening those cross curricular links. You might even want to get the Science department involved!
Why is Art Education Important? An Explanation for Students
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Why is Art Education Important? An Explanation for Students

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Do your students ever complain that they don’t see the point of visual art education? I know mine do! So, I give them this handout to help them see the amazing opportunities that art provides and how the skills learnt through art education support other subjects and simply add a wealth of qualities to a person’s life. The handout has also got lots of cool visuals and is written in a student friendly style. Hope it helps.
Art Scheme. Primary school. Cultural Identity
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Art Scheme. Primary school. Cultural Identity

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An Art project to engage Primary school students in issues associated with cultural identity. This fun and informative resource provides four hour long lessons which challenge students to think about their own cultural identity and link it to imagery. They are then invited to explore elements of art through drawing, painting and collage. Fun activities that all students can access. This resource includes four lesson plans, materials lists, artist references, timings and a rubric. Also included is a 15 minute demonstration video showing how an exciting drawing can be developed around a cultural image.