Cover lesson powerpoint on Botanical Art. KS3 lesson on drawing plants, observing from an artist’s work. Lesson plan: Introduce students to the work of botanical artist Pierre- Joseph Redoute. Students will create a colour pencil copy of the artist. Resources required: Colour pencils Print out images of the artist work for students to draw.

Learning powerpoint for KS3 or KS4 Year 10 Students will select an artist to respond to from the artist menu. They will then create a mixed media study of an object relating to the theme of Consume. Use for a stand alone lesson or work into a scheme of work relating to everyday objects, observational studies, or pop art. Choose which media students can use for their artist response. Additional lesson ideas: Photograph or observe still life objects, research an art movement Homework ideas: Analyse an artwork created by your chosen artist, create an artist research page, create a moodboard relating to the theme of consume.

KS3 Art lessons on Van Gogh’s Flower vases 3 lesson tasks included: Lesson 1 - Students will be introduced to Van Gogh’s artworks on flowers and create an artist copy using colour pencils. Could be used for an art cover lesson. Lesson 2 - Create a zoomed in close up section study of an artwork using oil pastels. Pupils work collaboratively (4 students create a close up section for each artwork). Lesson 3 - Students will create a zoomed in study of an iris flower. Optional techniques to focus on: Pen or pencil mark making, Watercolour, Oil pastel or Acrylic painting (colour blending, layering) Additional ideas: Include tasks to build learning on colour theory, art analysis or natural forms observations. HW ideas: Art analysis on one of Van Gogh’s artworks or create close up photographs of flowers

KS3 Art lesson on drawing the Human Figure Students will sketch figure poses and create their own superhero design. Students will practice drawing human figure proportions. Resource is ideal for a cover lesson or after school sketching club. Could be included in a scheme of work on drawing the human figure.

Students will create an imaginative concertina book inspired by Picasso’s portraits. 2-3 lessons Resources: Long strips of paper (Cut A3 sheet in half) Optional: Add colour using colour pencil, pens or oil pastel

KS3 Art lesson Students will create an oil pastel monoprint of a Ming vase. Resources: Print out Ming vase designs Use blue oil pastel to monoprint the design

Included is a teaching powerpoint and print out booklet or worksheets for students. Additional notes are provided for teachers. 11 lessons included. The project introduces a variety of contemporary sculpture artists as well as exploring historical and famous sculptures. Pupils will explore and discuss contemporary issues. Pupils will learn 3D drawing techniques as well as plan creative designs for 3D sculptures. Further lessons: Pupils can create 3D sculptures of their designs. HW tasks: Create artist research pages on sculptors. Write an artwork analysis.

KS3 Art lesson -Tonal observational drawing Students will learn how to draw a bird using basic shapes and create a tonal observational drawing of a bird Resources: Print out A5 images in black and white for observational drawings Print out step by step guide

KS3 Art and Design cover lesson Lesson Plan: Pupils will look at the illustrations by Shaun Tan of Robot Creatures and create their own design. Resources: Colour pencils, felt tip pens or oil patels to add colour blending

KS3 Insects Observational Drawing using pen mark making Lesson Plan: Pupils will create a continuous line drawing of an insect. Teacher will demo how to apply mark making to show tone and texture. Pupils will add pen mark making to their insect drawing. Resources: Black pens Optional: Colour felt tips or watercolour paint.

KS3 Art Composite Portraits mini project Looking at the work of Arcimbaldo, students will produce a series of composite portraits in response to the artist. Lesson 1: Introduce the work of Arcimbaldo, pupils will create a colour pencil copy of one of the artist’s portraits. Lesson 2: Students will sketch a composite portrait design. Lesson 3: Students will produce a creative portrait collage in response to the artist. Lesson 4: Students will then draw their collage and add colour using either oil pastel or acrylic paint. Resources: included are photos for pupils to use to create their collage response, as well as pictures of the artist’s work for students to draw from.

Key stage 3 lesson on Cubism Students will create a research page on cubism. Students will learn about the Cubism art movement. Create a cubism inspired portrait using colour pencil blending. Resources: Colour pencils, pens Home work task ideas: Analyse a cubist artwork Create a cubism inspired artwork Additional lesson ideas: Plan a cubism portrait acrylic painting