Clipping masks are an integral part of Graphic Communication. Whether the shape being clipped is a letter as in manipulation of type/fonts or, a shape, the simple process can feel overly complicated for students embarking on a new process. These two worksheets provide the same information in a slightly different way to support differentiation of ability and possibly age.

A bright and colourful resource designed to inspire KS3 students, informing them of the Formal Elements of Art and Design in a fun and engaging way. Designed around the one page print out ‘Zine’ format, it’s easy on the printed resources too, Original file is A3 which produces 8 sides of A6 when cut and folded.

A worksheet designed to be a starting point to a KS5 project on portraiture. Comparing and contrasting the work of two similar (but different) artists and offering others for the students to explore. A broad and general overview that aims to address the Assement Objectives with AQA and WJEC.

12 individual sheets exploring different themes and contexts to support the independent work of students in KS5. Core Themes such as Portraiture, Landscape and sculpture are interwoven with the work of artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, William Kentridge, Frida Khalo, J. W. M. Turner, Kurt Schwitters, Auguste Rodin, Marcell Duchamp, Cindy Sherman, Julie Mahretu, Lubaina Himid, Antony Gormley, and Ai Weiwei. Reouces might be useful to high achieving KS4 students too. The Price reflects that AI has been used to support the development of this resource.

A document designed to support students organisation and time management through their exam/extended piece of work. Students are asked to complete their resources required and plans for the first quarter of their time in advance of the session - encouraging focus on this supports their engagement and preparedness for their final sessions whilst identifying the resources thy might need in advance. Students could be given two of these documents, one to be completed fully in advance of the session and the second to be used as a review of intentions and structure possible extension work. In my experience, students always complete more than they anticipate and this document helps scaffold their ideas and intentions without unexpected events becoming stressful (The unexpected event of having more time than expected etc).

A one page document that students can use to support independent development of work in response to a brief set. Students are guided to complete a sequence of tasks across 16 pages in their sketchbook, each page focusing on at least one Assessment Objective linked to WJEC/EQUDAS Art and Design/Graphic communication GCSE.

Four Page document containing Self Assessment, Peer Assessment and Teacher Assessment Opportunities. Additional simplified terminology included to support students understanding of both the Assessment Objectives and the Grade bands, with tick sheets to support students covering each successfully and independently.

Exploring Assessment Objectives through the deconstruction of existing designs in a hypothetical project/brief. The deconstruction of the Lazy Garlic brand design and representation of it through the design process, aims to support students understanding of context before they embark on their own project work; either their extended project/unit 1 portfolio work or, their unit 2, externally assessed project.

Printable A5 scale resource. information sheet created for student sketchbooks that are A5 (two are included for easy printing) The sheet includes examples of the work of Waldemar Strempler (with links to other relevant artists). The learning objective is clear and the four levels of success criteria are included too. Resource has been created for year 8 students but it could be used with all years as an exploration of collage techniques. I have compiled secondary source images off line to provide to the students (they are not included in this resource)

A comprehensive resource exploring ‘Spirals’ as a theme in art/graphics. This project is tailored towards graphics students designing a sweet packet from different spiral based images but the resource is generic enough for any art, design and textiles type course.

Project starter, Information about Jon Burgerman and his creative style. Prompts to encourage students to complete written analysis and visual analysis in the form of critical studies. STUDENTS love this project and it supports the photopea link previously posted.

Two page document exploring different types of analysis that can be applied to an artwork - written and visual. Prompts and key words offered to help.

Resource sheet aimed at KS3, KS4 and KS5 - supporting students with independent development of their work. Worksheet elements are easy for secondary school students of all ages to follow.

A full project of work with resources to support from start to finish. Exploring the formal elements of art through the Abstract work of Kandinsky

Exploring the process of paper cutting - References made to several different paper cutters, and their practices. Creative links made between Paper cut’s, Maps and the abstract works of Ruth Piper. Final piece ideas offered with contextual links.

Adaptable frame (include copy of image being studied) consider any or all 18 Questions/prompts to help support the written and visual analysis of art/graphics work at GCSE/Alevel.

A multi use resource sheet of Faces/portraits created across a range of different processes/media. The sheet can be used across KS3 - KS5 when generating ideas/looking for development opportunities.

An AO1 ‘Critical Understanding’ resource sheet for Art, Design and Graphic Communication. A one sheet presentation of relative contemporary artists work with some very simple analysis prompts.

Five simple prompts designed to help students explore and redevelop their ideas for designs in AO2/composition development.

Step by step worksheet for students to use independently when creating a critical study of Sir Terry Frosts ‘Sunburst’ 1998

Whole project in a 10 slide power point. Starting points, research sheets, some analysis - key points considered. A full teaching resource to print out/present to students to get them started on the development of their ideas.