A GCSE SOW usually taught in Year 10. Covers the AQA Assessment Objectives although it could easily be adapted to fit other exam board requirements. Introduces students to making a Concertina Sketchbook and different drawing techniques focusing on plants and animals, for example continuous line, tonal pencil, mono-printing and coloured pencil studies. Has several suggested artists for contextual research. The project itself allows students to have a lot of freedom to explore the topic and experiment with a wide range of materials and processes. Also has a 3D clay outcome included which could be used as an extension task towards the end of the project. This project will easily last from September-December, if not longer.

Lesson Slides for a KS4 lesson focusing on The Grid Method and portraiture. Shows rapid progress in one lesson. Ideal for observations. Could be introduced in one hour or spread over a double lesson. Homework and assessment is included, in addition to levelled examples based on AQA GCSE specification. Also teaches students about common mistakes in portraiture and explains how their work is assessed at GCSE level against the Assessment Objectives. Differentiation suggestions included in lesson notes.

A comprehensive resource suitable for KS3 and KS4 students focusing on Ocean Conservation inspired by BBC’s Blue Planet II. The project is currently being taught to a Y8 group, however it is structured to reflect a GCSE Art and Design project so could be taught to KS4 also. The project should run for one term. The Powerpoint includes homeworks, starters, plenaries and an image pack at the end for visual resources for pupils. Tasks include: Coloured pencil drawing, recycled plastic fish sculptures, creative pattern/mark making, oil pastel, collage and research into artists such as: Iain Macarthur, Ande Hall and contextual research into the charity Washed Ashore. The project has proven to be a really successful issue-based scheme of work which pupils have thoroughly enjoyed studying. They have produced very successful and creative work in response to this theme and at least 2 lessons taught from this project have recently been graded Outstanding.

Pupils begin by drawing a series of personal objects from primary source. Pupils research and respond to several artists, learning how to create a successful sketchbook and body of work focusing on ‘Identity’ and 2D techniques. Techniques include pencil, coloured pencil, oil pastel and watercolour, as well as teaching pupils about the design process, Assessment Objectives and annotation skills. Pupils learn how to plan and design a final piece, taking inspiration from one of their chosen artists. Unit of work designed primarily for KS4 GCSE/BTEC, although it could easily be adapted to use for KS3 also. Designed as an introductory ‘workshop’ course for pupils starting BTEC/GCSE in Year 9/10, focusing on basic 2D drawing and painting skills. Homeworks are included. This scheme of work is taught from September-December.

A comprehensive and detailed KS3 Art and Design project focusing on Portraiture and Identity. Pupils work towards creating a cubist inspired painting based. This is an adaptable SOW that incorporates: Art History and analysis of Artwork Painting and Drawing skills Analysis of Art Colour theory This SOW lasts for approximately 3 months.

A comprehensive Art and Design scheme of work aimed at Y7/Y8 and designed to last approximately 10-12 weeks based on teaching 1 hour per week. Uses fairly basic materials so good for departments with limited resources, but can be adapted to suit more ceramics, 3D work and computer based design too. Included weekly homework and supporting worksheets.

Year 10 and Year 11 unit of work. Workshop based 2D 3D making such as grid drawing, watercolour, continuous line, collage, drawing with wire, paper mache heads and 3D ceramic work all based on portraiture. Various approaches for all abilities. Pupils will go on to produce their own piece of work in response to the topic and the artists they have studied. Has been taught to both AQA GCSE and BTEC students and has been successful in achieving high grades for pupils in both exam boards.

SOW produced for a Year 10 BTEC/GCSE group, focusing on fine art textiles processes. Could be used for any Ks4 class, or even Year 9. Begins with drawing/painting skills and incorporates batik, shibori, weaving, felt-making processes in addition. This project runs from September - January but could be shortened by taking out some techniques. Has BTEC and GCSE assessment objectives written in, as I teach this to a class learning both endorsements. Numerous sketchbook examples, examples of levelled final pieces and weekly homework is also included.

A 1-2 hour lesson suitable for Year 7 & Year 8 focusing on the photographer Karl Blossfeldt and tonal pencil shading techniques. This lesson was graded a 1 (Outstanding) in a recent observation. Lesson includes: Do it now task, homework, starter activity and plenary. There is information about the artist included, pencil grading, exemplar material and peer assessment slides to allow students to assess their progress. This lesson could be taught in one hour but can also be extended over 2 hours. Tonal pencil starter sheet and peer assessment sheet are also included. The lesson has been differentiated for high and low ability pupils but other differentiation (e.g. tonal scale finder) could be used in order to help students see and understand values. This lesson is currently taught within a Natural Forms scheme of work.

A comprehensive worksheet with answers suitable for KS3. Involves rectangles, parallelograms, triangles and trapeziums. Also includes a challenge question for higher ability. The worksheet is suitable as a 15-20 minute task or would also be ideal to set for homework. Answers are provided.

Cross-curricular project with History looking at propaganda posters from WW2. Pupils begin by drawing WW2 related objects from primary source and develop design ideas for a final polyprinted WW2 poster. Lesson objectives/outcomes, plenaries and homeworks are included. Project lasts roughly 4-6 weeks depending on the number of Art lessons per week. Attached is also a homework booklet where pupils are asked to analyse the propaganda posters created by Abram Games and spellings which can be set for homework. Suitable for KS3. Original propaganda polyprinting process was from Kate Irving who shared the resource on the NSEAD Facebook group. WW2 matchboxes included as homework were also shared by Louie Clazey from Norton College on Pinterest.

A simple worksheet focusing on the grid method. Ideal as a homework for an illustration or literature scheme of work based on Alice in Wonderland. Alternatively this worksheet has also worked well when set as cover work. Ideal for KS3 students. Also includes a brief assessment task.

A Powerpoint consisting of 52 slides containing images of artists mentioned on the AQA GCSE Art and Design Externally Set Task (EST) paper for 2024. I have written a ‘Think about this’ slide for each question giving additional ideas and suggestions to students. I have designed this Powerpoint so as not to overwhelm pupils, so it is concise enough to hod their attention but detailed enough to guide them towards extended areas of research. It is editable so that you can add additional slides if you wish to do so.

An extensive Powerpoint for the AQA Fine Art Externally Set Task (exam) Comopnent 2. Includes lists of search terms and links to Pinterest boards for each question for AQA Fine Art. Over 100 slides with images Lists of synonyms and search terms Additional artists not suggested on the Exam Paper included A variety of approaches in 2D, 3D textiles and photography

An extensive Powerpoint for the AQA Art, Craft and Design Externally Set Task (exam) Comopnent 2. Includes lists of search terms and links to Pinterest boards for each question for AQA Art, Craft and Design Over 100 slides with images Lists of synonyms and search terms Additional artists not suggested on the Exam Paper included A variety of approaches in 2D, 3D textiles and photography

A step-by-step guide of how to draw a realistic eye, including Do-it-Now task, Starter, Main Activity and Plenary, as well as common mistakes made by students. This is an ideal lesson for KS3, although it could also be taught to KS4. Leveled examples are also provided to guide students in self assessment of their work. Also included is a worksheet ‘placemat’ that students can work on to ensure a smooth transition between tasks and a PDF version of the Powerpoint file as some formatting issues can occur due to the types of fonts used in the original presentation. This lesson was graded 1 (Outstanding) in a recent observation. Shows rapid and sustained progress in one hour.

An extensive and detailed scheme of work based on the artist Hundertwasser, the environment and architecture. The scheme of work is designed to last apprximately 20-24 weeks based on 1 hour per week. It includes 2D illustrative and 3D ceramic techniques as main outcomes, but these can be adapted if your school does not have clay facilities. There are also theory lessons included to teach pupils how to analyse and write about the artwork. Homework, graded examples and extension tasks are all included.

A 1 hour lesson in which pupils learn about the term ‘Institutional Racism’ and how the murder of Stephen Lawrence highlighted major issues in the British justice system, ultimately leading to reform. Suitable for Years 10-11. Lesson Objectives: Learn about the murder of Stephen Lawrence Develop an understanding about what Institutional Racism is Learn about how we can be mindful of racism and actively challenge it This lesson was delivered during Black History Month but is suitable for a using all year round. It would also tie in well to History or Government and Politics. An essential case for pupils to explore and learn about Black British History.

A Powerpoint covering all of the GCSE AQA Art Externally Set Task Questions (Art, Craft and Design endorsement). Visual examples, artist references and cues to help inspire students for the upcoming 2016 exam. Questions are not in order as some sections are longer than others, so the questions were re-ordered so as to keep the student's attention. The questions are: 1. Landscapes 2. Outline 3. From above 4. Diary 5. Wish you were here 6. Clothing 7. Groups The PowerPoint contains 97 slides in total. Please feel free to edit/adjust as necessary. Updated 4/1/16

A simple worksheet focusing on the grid method. Ideal as a homework for a natural forms or animal scheme of work for KS3. Alternatively this worksheet has also worked well when set as cover work.