Hand drawn story map for Julia Donaldson 's ‘The Singing Mermaid’. The map illustrates key points of the story on an A4 sheet. There is also a blank copy of the map, with only the illustrated Mermaids for students to draw their additional parts around.

GCSE Photography digital sketchbook - shared with students who create their own online sketchbook. Centered around the theme of WANDERLUST, tasks allow students to enjoy experimental photography using clever photography hacks. All shoots can be completed using a mobile phone and edits can be made using Photopea.com.

A set of slides introducing the work of illustrator Ben Brown. The lesson can be used as a substantial starting point to encourage students to explore anatomy and skull drawings. Slides include a bell activity, starter, discussion points and main body of work. Work can then be developed over a series of weeks in an illustrative style.

A comprehensive collection of slides which introduce the basic facial proportions of portrait drawing. Students are lead through front and side sketches in the style of Efran Malo before completing a cross hatching self portrait. The slides also cover dry point etching and printing using cereal boxes. These are linked to the work of Andy Warhol and colourful collage backgrounds. Lots of student examples are provided to aid this stage of the project. A digital Photopea tutorial is also provided for those learning from home or in need of extension work. Finally, a home task in the style of Vik Muniz allows students to think about meaning and concept within portraiture.

A selection of slides guiding students through a repeat pattern process on Photoshop or Photopea. The design requires students to experiment with marbling techniques before following the slides to repeat and manipulate their pattern on Photoshop. Suitable for Art & Design, Photography, Graphic Design and Textiles Design for GCSE and A Level.

A small presentation designed to get pre GCSE Photography students thinking more creatively about the images they take in their own time. The slides suggest possible starting points all linked to the theme of Reflections. There are no technical guides or analytical points, just suggested photographers and potential shoots to try. Has also been set as an online learning project for KS3 students to encourage time away from their screens, whilst still encouraging creativity.

Visual stimulus for one of art lesson based on Shadowology. These slides introduce the work of illustrator Vincent Bal and encourages students to work creatively in making their own designs. Originally used during distance online learning, students enjoyed working away for the screens and challenging their creative minds. It also acts as great stimulus into creative writing from the characters and senarios created.

Worksheet introducing papal picado - traditional Mexican bunting. The activity asks students to design half of a papal picado design before folding and cutting out the shapes. Each student in the group should then have a finished paper cut piece to contribute to a larger class bunting. Perfect one off activity or introduction to Mexican culture. Excellent way to include symmetry and maths into design work. Printing the sheet on different coloured papers will help to create a more vibrant group piece.

Art & Design and Graphic Design cover lesson worksheet. Students to create their own 3D typography drawing in the style of Pop Artist Ed Ruscha. Also suitable for extension tasks to practice tonal shading in KS3 and develop 3D drawing techniques.

Set of 9 vocabulary prompts to broaden use of language in Art & Design. Each poster is a key term with an example of how it can replace basic language in art annotations. Can be printed to A4 or A3 size.

Word Document guiding students through their Written Study for A Level Art & Design. The document was originally used for the Edexcel spec but can be adapted to any exam board. The style of writing encourages students to write as a commentary, rather than a traditional essay. Can be delivered at the end or in sections through the Y13 course.

A cover lesson worksheet which challenges students to take a section of Kate Brinkworth’s coke bottle paintings and replicate them using pencil colours. The task is designed to allow students to practice their use of ellipses whilst drawing, before applying colour knowledge and shading to complete the piece. This is a stand alone worksheet with instructions and success criteria.

Worksheet introducing students to traditional Victorian Christmas cards and their usually gruesome images. Students are asked to design their own alternative card design - using some of the more surreal examples set by early Victorian design. The work may be completed on the sheet in the space provided or as a separate card. Please note this is a worksheet resource only. Suitable for cover lessons or one off Christmas activities.

A poster outlining the characteristics of the 4 Art and Design Assessment Objectives. The design covers key words and phrases for each of the Develop, Refine, Record and Present assessment areas. The design is presented in the style of an eye catching festival poster, drawing attention and creating discussion from students. A .JPG and .PDF file are included for easy printing, either as A4 / 3 displays or for a large scale poster print.

An introduction presentation for school trips to the Warner Bros Harry Potter studios. The slides give instruction for finding and discussing potential creative careers whilst at the studio. The presentation also has a fun character creation task, using the AI Dall-E website to generate a new character using student discriptions. This can be completed prior to the trip, after or on the way.

Easy to follow instructions for students to recap and learn the very basic Photoshop functions to move work within a file. Sheet covers: moving objects. making objects bigger / smaller. rotate an object. Simple shape placement tasks can be carried out from these basic instructions.

Set of 3 “There’s More to Art Than Meets the Eye” posters, offering future career prospects and transferable skills. The middle poster offers a quote from a Surgical Professor, encouraging the use of dexterity through studying art.

Presentation exploring the popular Asian shop house architecture of Singapore. Students are introduced to the style of architecture, consider why they are built in that way and what the various carvings may mean for the owner. Each student produces a sketched design of their own shop house using set criteria. They then simplify their design and produce their own lino cut print. Extension tasks allow students to explore graffiti in Hong Kong whilst adding backgrounds, or explore more collaborative pieces, as a class.

Basic tutorial showing how to download the Sketchbook App for iPads. From here, students can produce digital drawings and illustrations.

A worksheet to support students in creating their own contemporary Eid Mubarak greeting design.