This short unit of work introduces students to colour theory and key vocabulary. It should be used over a series of 2-3 lessons and includes 2 seperate worksheets for students to work on, alongside the PowerPoint. Originally designed as a painting resource, this could be adapted for use with a range of materials. This would work well as an introduction to a bigger scheme of work on the topic of colour.

This is a collection of the slides I use every year to introduce my students to the art classroom and my own expectations of them. There are up to 9 specific rules for the art classroom, each explained simply and with eye-catching colours and graphics. I have also included the COVID specific guidance I gave students in September 2020 regarding safe practices in the classroom. Included also is guidance on using a sketchbook in a personal way. This PowerPoint is easy to modify and adjust to your own specific needs and works well with both KS3 and KS4 students.

This is a single page resource created after I made a large scale version as a display in my classroom. It is a clear way to help students understand the meanings attributed and associated with different colours. This can be used for a variety of purposes, but I get students to collage the blank colour wheel in the centre. This could also be laminated and erasable white board markers used to write on to the blank areas of the colour wheel.

This resource helps support students in exploring their initial ideas about a project or theme as they begin an art project. This would work well for GCSE and A-Level students at the start of a unit of work, in particular an exam unit.

This activity explores the principles of positive and negative space using the technique of collage to create a simple mask deign, inspired by the shapes of artefacts found in some African cultures. Included is a step-by-step guide as to how to construct an image and a worksheet of simple black and white drawn examples to help give students ideas.

This resource explores how the artists Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Naum Gabo were inspired by the masks and sculptures of Western Africa. The youtube video included (link below) was not created by me, but supports this PowerPoint and the discussion points it contains. Students are encouraged to comment on visual similarities and differences and make reasoned judgements as to how each artist was inspired. The worksheet provided encourages note taking, which can then be used to produce a page of visual research in to the topic. This resource can also be used as a contextual task which is part of a larger Cubism scheme of work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9RrO0dtu5M

Stuck for ideas? Need to experiment? Unsure how to develop a personal response? This large scale poster, measuring 50cm x 115cm is a useful addition to any classroom or studio. Action words are listed to give a quick burst of inspiration, and aid experimentation with design, process, material and technique. QR codes are displayed on the poster which link to a Pinterest board full of ideas and inspiration. Ideal for GCSE or Alevel students working independently to refer to during whilst working or as a way to extend any student in developing their own work. File is available as JPG and PDF.

An activity that supports students to consider the products and services they use everyday and record in a creative way. This is a good resources to illustrate the idea of mass-production and consumerism as integral themes to Pop Art whilst making it all about the individual student and their daily experience. An A3 sheet of example logos is included to help support the activity. This task is suitable for remote learning.