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.

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)

Fantastic 50 Man Made/Everyday Object Artists follows up from the success of Fantastic 50 Natural forms artists. The following offers a list of those I have found useful to reference during a career of over 25 years. Both sheets offer a comprehensive list of different artists, designers, sculptors and illustrators who work within the field explored. With these, there are painters, printmakers, sculptors, animators as well as graphic designers who have explored Man Made Objects. I hope you find the list as useful as I have done.

A list of 50 artists, designers, sculptors and illustrators who’s work is associated with Natural Forms. A wealth of knowledge secured over 25 years of teaching. Supporting teachers and students working independently to draw inspiration and make connections between the works of others. The list comprises of international artists from 1500’s to the present day, exploring works across different genres and time lines. A great starting point for any project/course of study within any curriculum, covering all age groups. If you’re wanting to deliver a project on Natural forms this list will allow a comprehensive development for 10p an Artist.

Double sided document exploring the work of 12 different artists who’s genre could be described as Man Made Objects/Everyday objects. Resource intended to be a starting point for further study/comparison between artists and their works. To support the development of understanding in to different practices around the same theme/topic. Artists given create work across a wide range of processes from fine tip drawings to painting, from Sculpture to print.

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.

A mock exam paper/extended project paper for students studying Graphic Communication GCSE. Introductory page has blanks on it for own dates to be inserted. This project normally runs between May and November. Outcome normally completed before Christmas in time for exam papers to be issued in January.

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.

A one page document created to support students to work independently through their timed exam sessions. The document supports students with their self management through 4 lots of 2.5 hour exam sessions. Whilst the document is created for students studying WJEC/Equdas Art and design courses, it will also work well for AQA or Cambridge students - all those planning outcomes for a ten hour exam session.

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.

A five page document looking at AO1, AO3 and AO2 information created to support the start of a project in art and design, focusing on Dance/Ballet.

Resource images/worksheets exploring the semiotics of package designs. Everyday items commonly found in the kitchen and bathroom brought together for analysis - main brand items and supermarket own brands. Visual Aids supported by a semiotics in design information sheet too. Sheets designed to support students in their understanding of design, to enable them to complete a re-design of a product of their choice.

A one page document looking at the context of ‘composition’ across several artists and genres. A fact sheet, designed to inform but also provoke further study.

Collaged face task - Using found materials to create a face from different resources/found materials

Using the Fruit Bowl as a constant, different media, processes and techniques explored with artists/designers credited for further research opportunities.

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 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.

A three page resource pack exploring the work of three artists/illustrators who explore the concept of journeys in different ways. Analysis prompts support the students in their evaluation of the context of the works, the content, composition, process, technique and media. Analysis prompts to help students begin to work towards independence.

A two page printable worksheet for completing a critical study in drawn format before being developed in to a lino print.

Exemplar (student produced) material produced in response to the structured project of ‘Typography’. Project was created for a year 9 class but is used with a year 10 class - can easily be extended/adapted.