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Teaching and learning resources for both Art and DT teachers
Hybrid Creature Design
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Hybrid Creature Design

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This is a 6 week unit on the design and creation of a hybrid creature which is broken down into 2 projects. Firstly, an encyclopaedia poster which showcases a collage with information. Secondly, an illustration which encompasses atmospheric perspective using watercolour techniques and processes. You can collaborate with the English department who can develop creative writing skills - PowerPoint included or it can be used within art class alone. Students also get exposed to our key artist - Stephanie Simpson, and use her work as inspiration for theirs. Various design skills are also explored such as typography, composition and layout. The resource give options for low, middle and high ability students and includes quality photo’s student examples. It also contains a marking scheme that is simple and easy to use for EAL students.
Bundle: Elements of Art: Shape
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Bundle: Elements of Art: Shape

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This bundle contains three PowerPoints on “Shape”, one of the 7 elements of art. It is targeted at Year 7 in Key Stage 3 but could be used for younger children or those with low ability. Included are vocabulary worksheets, checklist, marking schemes and lots of excellent student examples with clear instructions using simple art supplies. Very easy to access and great for EAL students.
Bundle: The Complete A Level Art & Design Help Pack
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Bundle: The Complete A Level Art & Design Help Pack

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This resource contains over 70 different items to help: transition students from IGCSE to A levels, introduce the course in general and help unpack Year 12 and 13 specifically. This pack is ideal for teachers new to the course and for seasoned teachers who need helpful supplementary resources for students. The resource includes Word documents, jpeg images, PDF’s and also PowerPoints. These various resources can be used throughout the A Level course, not only the beginning. This pack includes: supplementary material for parent evening, mounting suggestions, exam label instructions, scheme of work for the 8 weeks leading up to the exam, mark scheme, R.A.G document and helpful tips for annotating work and more! Optional additions that teachers can also make use of are: free online resources, structure for peer assessment, a coursework mounting weekend (parent letters included) and mentoring week. All worksheets are developed to encourage independent learning and are meant to be kept by students as reference material. This ensures that teachers can focus on providing feedback on work, rather than repeating information already provided. Real examples of students work, using good quality photos and grades, are included to show both process and final outcomes. This pack will take all the stress out of teaching this course for both you and the students!
Bundle: Corporate Identity Package
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Bundle: Corporate Identity Package

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This PowerPoint is for teachers doing a unit on corporate identity and/or graphic design. The focus is on designing the logo with three PowerPoints included to do that. Additionally it contains PowerPoints on creating a business card, photographing it and then collating the work and displaying it on a poster. In total this project can take 8-10 weeks. There are plenty student examples scattered throughout. Additionally provided are Word documents, vocab, AFL, markschemes and worksheets provided.
The ultimate 2D & 3D combo Art & Design project
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The ultimate 2D & 3D combo Art & Design project

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This bundle combines 2 half-term projects and is therefore perfect as a full-term project. It could be used for Key Stage 3 or IGCSE/GCSE students. The project begins by using a common firsthand resource, fruit, as the design inspiration. Working in the style of Canadian artist, Carolee Clark, students focus on line, shape and colour. The final outcome is threefold: a line drawing, abstract painting and wire/reed sculpture. All elements of art are examined and modeled in the outcomes. The process of abstraction is broken down into simple steps using line, form and space as the main elements. Excellent student work is used to explain each step of the process with completed examples included at the end. Choice starter activities are interspersed throughout for students to gain critical thinking and vocabulary skills. Marking schemes are included.
Natural forms bundle
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Natural forms bundle

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Using nature as inspiration, these 2 sculpture projects take 16 weeks to complete and is therefore perfect as a term project. It can be used for Key Stage 3 or IGCSE/GCSE students. It begins by using easy to access first-hand resources, shells and leaves, as the design inspiration. There are various different final outcomes to choose from which depends on available resources – great for those without a proper sculpture studio. The form is broken down into a process of abstraction which is comprised of simple steps using line, form and space as the main elements. Process work is highly regarded as means to scaffold the project and help students see the value in each step. Excellent student work is used to explain each step of the process with completed examples included at the end. A visually impactful PowerPoint which is great for English as an additional language speakers. Included: marking schemes and vocab, worksheets, design criteria and level descriptors.
Mixed media project inspired by fruit
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Mixed media project inspired by fruit

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This is a complete 14-16 week Key Stage 3 unit on drawing and constructing a still life with a focus on line, colour, shape and form. This could also be used in Year 10 for GCSE. There are short, starter activities, introducing key topics, using different media for kinetic and visual learners. There is a mini research project on Carolee Clark whose artwork is used as inspiration. The starting point is fruit, with teachers being able to use what is accessible to them. Students will end up producing a lot of process work with 2 final pieces: a drawing/painting and a sculpture at the end of this unit. Quality teacher and student examples are included for explanation and demonstration, along with key words to assist EAL students. Mark scheme and worksheets included.
Bundle: The Ultimate CAIE Art & Design Help Pack
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Bundle: The Ultimate CAIE Art & Design Help Pack

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This resource contains over 120 different items to help: transition students from IGCSE to A levels, introduce both the IGCSE and A Level course in general and help unpack Years 10 to 13 respectively. This pack is ideal for teachers new to the course and for seasoned teachers who need helpful supplementary resources for students. The resource includes Word documents, jpeg images, PDF’s and also PowerPoints. These various resources can be used throughout the courses, not only the beginning. This pack includes: supplementary material for parent evening, mounting suggestions, exam label instructions, scheme of work for the 8 weeks leading up to the exam, mark scheme, R.A.G document and helpful tips for annotating work and more! Optional additions that teachers can also make use of are: free online resources, structure for peer assessment, a coursework mounting weekend (parent letters included) and mentoring week. All worksheets are developed to encourage independent learning and are meant to be kept by students as reference material. This ensures that teachers can focus on providing feedback on work, rather than repeating information already provided. Real examples of students work, using good quality photos and grades, are included to show both process and final outcomes. This pack will take all the stress out of teaching this course for both you and the students!
Bundle: The Ultimate Art teacher Art & Design Bundle: KS3, IGCSE & A Levels
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Bundle: The Ultimate Art teacher Art & Design Bundle: KS3, IGCSE & A Levels

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This resource contains over 120 different items to help: with admin for Key Stage 3, transition students from IGCSE to A levels, introduce both the IGCSE and A Level course in general and help unpack Years 10 to 13 respectively. This pack is ideal for teachers new to the course and for seasoned teachers who need helpful supplementary resources for students. The resource includes Word documents, jpeg images, PDF’s and also PowerPoints. These various resources can be used throughout the courses, not only the beginning. For KS3, this pack includes: marking (level descriptors, vocabulary, mark scheme); assessment (what types, key words, terms and def) and planning (LTP). For CAIE: supplementary material for parent evening, mounting suggestions, exam label instructions, scheme of work for the 8 weeks leading up to the exam, mark scheme, R.A.G document and helpful tips for annotating work and more! Optional additions that teachers can also make use of are: free online resources, structure for peer assessment, a coursework and mounting weekend (parent letters included) and mentoring week. All worksheets are developed to encourage independent learning and are meant to be kept by students as reference material. This ensures that teachers can focus on providing feedback on work, rather than repeating information already provided. Real examples of students work, using good quality photos and grades, are included to show both
The Ultimate Elements of Art Bundle
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The Ultimate Elements of Art Bundle

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This is your one-stop shop when it comes to the elements of art! All 7 elements are here including a poster, a title page for workbooks and a mark-making project. All resources are stylistically themed to feel like a cohesive unit with excellent teacher and student examples in each one. Mark-schemes likewise are in the same format style and easy to use for self and/or peer assessment. Vocabulary and checklists are also there. You don’t need anything else! Buy this and you could use it for the whole year.