A full guide on how to take photos and edit in the style of Pelle Cass. Made for use with Photoshop but can also be used with online software like Photopea. Great for GCSE and A level pupils who want an editing technique that looks really slick and isn’t that challenging.

Lesson which focuses on different rules of composition within photography. Looks at some of the main rules: Rule of thirds Leading lines Patterns Frame within a frame This helps students build an understanding of how to compose their images and use the shooting environment to their advantage. Lesson involves a theory based activity to start, followed by a practical activity, finishing with creation of contact sheets and selection/evaluation of students’ strongest images. Perfect for year 10 or AS. Designed for those who are new to photography but relevant to all ability levels

Guide that help pupils introduce a chosen theme. Includes a checklist for title page, mind map and introduction. Helps students gain an understanding of how to communicate intentions and introduce their theme. This works really well for students who need something tangible to guide them. Perfect for year 10 or AS, but also useful at any photography class.

Lesson and information sheet detailing how students can best complete an artist research page. For this activity I have picked an artist I always use at the start of a manipulation year long scheme of work I have designed. The photographer is Ulric Collette, who I picked because it’s a fun activity (face merge) that teaches essential skills like local adjustments and layering. This pack includes the artist research which has a powerpoint that has a checklist of all that needs to be considered for artist research or images analysis, examples, and an artist research help sheet that has all the relevant information about photographer Ulric. Perfect for the start of year and could be adapted for any artist you choose. Designed for AS and year 10 and those starting out in photography. Works well when coupled with the Ulric Collette shooting plan and guides.

I always find it useful for students to present their strongest image on its own page then annotate it detailing the areas in which they have been successful and any that need developing. Guide that informs students how to present their work then asks a series of questions for them to consider when annotating their work. Designed for all levels of photography as helps students critique their work in a way that is detailed. Works well for all exam boards. Helps students meet AO4 with confidence and could even be used to help annotate final piece.

Powerpoint that details how to produce a shooting plan and then use lighting to create different aesthetics. Focus on flat lighting as project is based on the work of photographer Ulric Collette and his face merges. Includes an in-depth breakdown of how to decipher where a photographer has positioned lighting, examples of how lighting positioning affects imagery, how to produce a plan for shooting and finally, a checklist that details all things to consider when shooting or producing a plan. Designed to go with the Ulric artist research and image analysis, contact sheet and editing guide and the final piece write up lessons. Perfect for year 10 or AS but can be implemented anywhere on a photographic scheme.

Lessons to teach students the basic camera settings that should be utilised in order to create different aesthetics. Focus on shutter speeds, aperture and ISO. The exposure triangle is so important in photography I always try to make sure students have a good understanding of how to control the camera. There are three practical tasks included in project: 1, Asking students to show both a deep ad shallow depth of field in their images. 2, Students show both a slow and fast shutter in their imagery. 3, Create a contact sheet for both shoots then evaluate Great for both GCSE and A level. Mainly aimed at those who have not studied photography before but also useful for those who have. Lots of helpsheets and examples of each to help build understanding.

Adobe photoshop editing guide in the style of photographer: Giacomo Costa. Could also be used with free editing websites like photopea. Shows students how to use a diverse range of tools in order to create a piece with buildings stacked on top of each other. Perfect for GCSE or A level. Designed for OCR, AQA and WJEC but could be used with any others. Also edit can easily be differentiated because the edit can be as expansive as you like depending on how many buildings are added.

Lesson that details what each unit entails with a real focus on each assessment objective and what work hits each. Perfect as a first lesson that wouldn’t necessarily contribute to the sketchbook but establish an understanding of what needs to be done to get the best grade. Made for WJEC but can easily be adapted for any exam board. Will require previous sketchbooks, as students will be looking through them and then deciding how each section contributes to an assessment objective. Includes a worksheet for students to fill out and an answers page on final page of powerpoint.

Full unit of work that focuses on Helmo’s Fashion animals series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes: Artist research and image analysis Shooting plan and lighting analysis Contact sheet creation and best images section Editing pages production Editing guide explaining how to produce work Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide I use this as the third artist inspired unit that I complete near the start of any photographic course because of the focus on studio lighting, but also because of the simple editing techniques that cover blending modes. Students also learn what is required to hit each assessment objective and helps them gain an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way. Includes stock images of animals for editing. One of my favourite units as the outcomes can be quite sophisticated considering the process is so simple.

Full unit of work that focuses on Lisa Creagh’s Instant Garden series. Teaches everything that is need to hit each assessment objective both at GCSE and A level. This includes: Artist research and image analysis Shooting plan and scanography analysis Contact sheet creation and best images section Editing pages guide Editing guide explaining how to complete edit Best edit (final outcome) presentation and annotation guide I use this as the second artist that I usually complete at the start of any photographic course because it is fun and teaches essential skills whilst editing but also shows the different means students can use to create imagery. It also shows students what is required to hit each assessment objective and gives them an understanding of how to present their work in a detailed and reflective way. Can be adapted for any photographer

Guide created for year 11 GCSE and A level students to help them plan and produce their final piece. I made this as I noticed a lot of my GCSE group were struggling with what to write to support their final piece. This guide not only advises students about annotation but also covers what the final piece should entail, how to introduce it, what supporting materials should be mentioned and the evaluation itself, which covers the final piece and wraps up the portfolio. Can be adjusted for any year group and would work equally as well with art.

Photography editing guide in the style of photographer Slava Seneiuta. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Quite a simple editing process that teaches a diverse range of skills that can be applied to most photographic projects including: Colour adjustment, Pen tool, removing backgrounds, gradient, eye dropper and local adjustments. Suitable for all governing bodies. Mainly for those with some photographic experience. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.

Simple photography editing guide for a double exposure in the style of Andreas Lie. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Useful for a quick editing process that can be used by diverse range of students. Teaches useful skills with masks, opacity adjustment, removing backgrounds and local adjustments. Suitable for all governing bodies. Even teachers with limited photoshop experience could easily teach this. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.

Great photoshop editing guide for a floating person in the style of photography Andreas Lie. Can be completed with your own images or stock. Useful for students who have some photoshop experience and those who would like to learn useful techniques. Teaches students how to blend layers, use spherical distortion, blend multiple layers, colour manipulation and local adjustments. Suitable for all governing bodies. Teachers would need some photoshop experience for this one and I would recommend creating an edit yourself before giving it to a class. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.

Photography editing guide to create work in the style of artist Julian Opie. Can be easily completed using photoshop or a host of other editing platforms. Useful for a quick editing process that can be used by a diverse range of students. Teaches skills that can be applied to a number of different projects. Perfect for A level or GCSE students who have an interest in the more arty and creative side of photography. Suitable for all governing bodies. Even teachers with limited photoshop experience could easily teach this. Perfect for end of year if in a rush or to help develop the skills needed to be successful on a photography A level or GCSE.

In depth editing guide inspired by the photographer Cristian Grotto. Multiple techniques including: enlarging, liquify and layering. Quite an advanced editing technique that takes time to complete. Will be perfect for higher ability students who feel confident on photoshop and want a challenge

In depth editing guide inspired by the photographer Micaela Lattanzio. Multiple techniques including: fragmenting, drop shadow, layering and selection tools. Quite an advanced editing technique that takes time to complete. Will be perfect for higher ability students who feel confident on photoshop and want a challenge. GCSE later years or A level would make good use of this.

Photoshop guide to teach and support student whilst editing. Inspired by Matthieu Bourel’s work, the guide teaches a number of techniques including lasso select, gradient filters, selection contracting and layering. Quite an advanced editing technique for more able students.

Full scheme of work for Art and Design focusing on insects. Includes powerpoints, printouts, homework, marksheets, starters and plenaries for each lesson. Focuses on a range of skills including monoprint, coloured pencil, biro, watercolour, pastels, zentangle and mixed media. The scheme was designed for year 7 but could easily be used for any keystage 3 group. Involves a variety of skills that help children develop the necessary skills for GCSE.