This is a resource that I have used for both homework and in class - could be idea for remote learning also.
This activity is based on the amazing book - Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. This activity uses an extract from the book and students have to draw a response based on the description. The city I chose for this activity was Zenobia (this extract is available online) but this could be adaptable if you have the book and wish to study another city.
I have also included starting points for students, which I have used.
I used this activity as part of my year 8 architectural facades project. I have had some incredible responses from this activity!
This activity is designed to allow students to observe their surroundings in an interesting way. Students are tasked to find letters during a walk or around their home to see if they can make a digital collage of their name using the photo’s they’ve collected of letters.
This can be used for Remote Learning or as Homework.
Worksheet can be printed onto cartridge paper for students to paint. I do this alongside my year 7 classes and works really well as an introduction to colour mixing.
Ideal use for GCSE Art students who are at the start of exploring a theme. Can be used to create a rough draft before committing to sketchbooks/presenting.
I put this resource together for the purpose of homework. Students need to read through the example of how to “read a portrait” and then complete their own.
This booklet can be used in the classroom or for online learning.
It covers a range of skills and techniques from mark making, observational drawing skills and watercolour techniques.