The learning journey that students will undertake for a GCSE print project organised graphically, based on the London tube map. PPT file included so it can be adapted. Original idea based on a document from Ash Hill Academy Art Department.

A brief history of watercolour painting. Could be used to introduce the technique so that students have a little historical knowledge of the medium.

This is a starter challenge to introduce KS3 to portraiture and self portraits. Students work in pairs to match up the portraits to the instagram comments and hashtags. Gets students chatting about the content, form, process and mood of the portraits. Fully customisable - just edit the text and add any portraits you like.

Originally designed by the delightful @jobaker9 from a concept by the genius that is @pekabelo here is my much lauded but basically copied refinement log for your viewing pleasure. Don’t forget to tweet me @leedsartteacher to see it in use!

Cut up diamonds - learners work in groups to arrange statements in order of complexity from the top down. Helps to differentiate between describing, explaining and evaluating their work. One correct order has been established, statements can be colour coded for learners to reference as they annotate their work.

This is just a little PPT containing lots of links to galleries on the first slide and links to contemporary art blogs/sites on the second. Each coloured box is a hyperlink when the PPT is viewed as a presentation. I put this on our VLE for easy access for students. Hope it’s useful!