GCSE Art Component 2 question papers for 2023 are out! This is a FULLY EDITABLE 12 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for GCSE Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA, OCR and Edexcel. As it is fully editable it is suitable for use with ALL TITLES; Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design. This fully illustrated guide leads the student through the stages of development of a thorough set of work that meets the requirements of the assessment objectives. Drawing in all its forms is strongly encouraged, as drawing underpins all other work, no matter which Title is being followed. This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department. No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure that works irrespective of the starting point. Potentially, this could be used as an outline for the development of Component 1 too! Also includes an editable planning sheet to help students organise themselves right from the start. This resource is provided as a Word doc so that you can edit it to meet your needs. For instance, tailor it to your exam board and deadline dates, or add your own images and artist references. We hope it helps! P.S, be sure to unzip the file once you download it. One reviewer has stated that it is not editable … it is, it simply needs unzipping first! :)

We have now handed out the AQA A Level Art, Craft and Design Component 2 question papers. This document provides 10 areas of investigation for each of the 8 starting points. An ideal document to hand to weaker students, who need extra support. No Component 2 starting points are written in this document as this would contravene regulations. Numbers 1 to 8 are used, so this should be used alongside the question paper.

Ofsted busting Art Schemes, resources, policies, guides, visuals ... everything! 52 resources updated for 2018. All resources in this bundle have been used in an Ofsted "outstanding" Art department. Get your own department Ofsted ready by ensuring your Art Department has thorough documentation and offers students a complete art experience. This massive resource for Secondary School Art departments comprises 52 individual files. These include: A full year of schemes of study A vast range of supporting visuals and slide shows Student and staff handbooks Student feedback forms Policies including Health and Safety and a Gifted and Talented policy Cross curricular information such as colours in different languages A vision for Art Education Art Technician duty list and ..... The Complete KS3 Art Curriculum Book ..... plus much, much more. These resources have been produced by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, professional artist and Senior A level Moderator. Follow Mael on Twitter @maelhmatthews Please remember to leave feedback. We value your views. Art resource by Start Creative Resources.

The current government workforce challenge reports states, amongst other things that all staff should work from schemes of study. This resource can provide this along with much more. A year's worth of KS3 schemes. All the schemes that you need for Years 7, 8 and 9. A complete set of Art schemes of study for KS3 (Yr 7 to Yr 8) students offering a lesson by lesson breakdown. This comprehensive resource ensures that students have the opportunity to experience a skills based, balanced KS3 Art curriculum. Opportunities are provided in a wide range of 2 and 3 dimensional materials. Cross curricular links and thinking skills are emphasised throughout along with Health and Safety requirements.

A photocopiable resource charting the main periods, styles and artists through the ages. A useful resource to provide students some context whilst they undertake their own research into the work of other artists and craftspeople.

Moving from DT Textiles to Art Textiles? This 38 page resource guides GCSE Art Textiles students through a component of work. The theme here is Natural Forms and students are encouraged to collect primary source evidence before using a wide range of textiles related techniques in the development of their work. The support document ensures that students address the four Assessment Objectives and are reflective in the way that they progress their work. Students can either use the resource as a work book, adding information to it, or use it as a guide which they (and the teacher) can expand upon. This is a useful support document for DT textiles teachers who have suddenly found themselves having to deliver Art Textiles because DT textiles has been scrapped! Also a great STEAM resource.

A science fact and worksheet with a Christmas theme. Why are the flames on top of a Christmas pudding blue? How do fairy lights work? What makes Christmas crackers go bang? The science behind these and more is covered. This resource is easy to print and is fully illustrated. It also includes a question sheet that tests student understanding and challenges them to undertake independent research. Ideal as a starter, extension or substitute lesson.

Suitable for Secondary school. 38 linked Art lesson plans (193 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, student information sheet, student feedback sheet and homework suggestions. Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 11 to 16. Also includes an art rubric / mark scheme. Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.

Cut your workload with this Back to School Assembly Powerpoint. 20 fully editable slides welcoming students back to school. Each slide has an eye catching image and emphasises the important points that children should consider as they set off on what will hopefully be another successful year. Slides highlight the following areas. The need for balance in life Friendship Hard work Being kind Engaging in lessons Supporting each other Asking for help … and more. This resource is fully editable because, let’s be honest, the chances of designing an assembly Powerpoint that absolutely hits everything you want to say are quite remote. We hope that this really reduces your workload though so that you can enjoy that last few days of the holiday. Good luck for the new academic year.

The science of Christmas. Encourage students to explore the science behind Christmas with this information and worksheet. Clear, concise, student friendly information about how science helps us celebrate Christmas. From the bang in Christmas crackers to the LEDs in our Christmas lights, this resource provides loads of information. Student understanding is then checked through a print friendly question sheet. Ideal as a starter or extension activity in the run up to Christmas.

Why not get 2020 off to a flying start with this fully editable 26 slide assembly PowerPoint. The slideshow welcomes students back and then encourages best effort, engagement and positivity. Each slide is illustrated and can be edited to suit your particular requirements. You might want to add slides, images of comments so that it is perfect for your school, but hopefully this framework will cut your workload slightly at the start of the new term! Happy 2020 to everyone. we hope that you have a successful year!

Students are now starting to develop their GCSE Art Externally Set Task Unit. This resource provides two example A* sketchbooks, one by a girl, one by a boy. Also included is a step by step guide to developing a thorough GCSE Art sketchbook that fully meets the Assessment Objectives. All three resources are provided as slideshows which can also be printed off for students to take away and refer to. The resources were produced for the AQA specification, but are equally suited to EdExcel.

This is a step by step guide to developing a sketchbook. A useful support document for those students who are struggling to cover the Assessment Objectives. The focus of this guide is "Natural Forms", but it could easily be amended to accommodate alternative themes. An editable version of the resource is included. If you have any questions about the resource please tweet Mael @maelhmatthews. We would be happy to answer your questions.

A KS3 Art Unit of Work. Focus: Figure Drawing and Sculpture

This scheme of study provides a complete structure for Component 1. 58 pages of guidance notes and supporting information. The theme is "natural forms" and the step by step plans ensure that students fully address the Assessment Objectives. Also included in the document are student friendly explanations of the Assessment Objectives and a step by step plan for developing a sketchbook. A complete year of work set out fogr teacher and student.

101 Primary Art Ideas. Don't let Art get squeezed out of the curriculum in your school! 101 ideas for Art lessons for children aged 5 to 11. Quick and easy to use. A useful reference for when you need an idea quickly! Ideas cover a range of techniques and materials. A range of difficulty levels. Ideas to suit everyone!

A collection of fun Easter activities. Quiz sheet with separate answers, colouring sheets, Easter egg hunt mazes, Easter word-searches in English and French and a slideshow of Easter themed images for inspiration. Happy Easter!

This simple resource will change your life! … Well perhaps not, but it will certainly dramatically speed up your marking and feedback. Simply print out, tick the relevant boxes, free write if you wish, and then stick it in your students’ books. This resource has given me my evenings back! This is provided as a Word document so that you have absolute editing power. Use it as it is, or amend to suit your needs. It might be only one page, but it’s a very useful page and really will give you more time to live your life!