A one off Art & Design cover lesson challenging students to create an illustration for a skateboard deck. The sheet explains the task and success criteria, as well as offering visual examples for inspiration. Students are to select one of the eight starting points provided and complete their illustration in the skateboard template, also on the sheet. This task may be extended to allow students to complete their designs digitally, adding colour and texture through Photoshop or Photopea.

A step by step guide taking students through a layered portrait Photoshop tutorial. The slides have easy to follow Photoshop instructions, with examples and screenshots to suit most learning styles. The end product should be achievable within an hour lesson, provided students have a prior knowledge of Photoshop. The slides can be sent to each student to make a copy and attach screenshots, final outcome and written analysis, too.

Worksheet introducing the art work of artist Edward Bawden. Students are to design a traditional London townhouse, with Christmas decoration onto a brown paper bag. Bags can then be presented outside or around school with appropriate tea lights to light up and luminate the illustrations.

Artist research analysis frame sheet, helping students to discuss the work of artists and designers at A Level. Sheet includes suggested vocabulary and written structure.

Cover lesson for KS3 exploring the stippling drawing technique. The worksheets instructs students to complete the drawings of 3 mini beasts, as well as a practice grid.

Art & Design cover lesson - introducing students to the work of illustrator Sandra Chevrier, who creates portraits with Marvel character masks covering the face. This worksheet has examples of Chevrier’s work and instructs students to complete their own design over the blank portrait to the left of the page. Please note that this is a worksheet only, not a full lesson or presentation.

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.

Double sided A3 sheet with question prompts to help students write about their Art & Design coursework. The booklet was originally made as an aid for A Level Graphic Design, but can apply to all endorsements.

A set of 3 worksheets suitable for Art & Design cover lessons. Students are asked to alter a famous painting in the style of grime artist Richie Velazquez. The worksheets use the paintings: Girl with a Pearl Earing Mona Lisa Frida Kahlo You can always replace the paintings on the sheet, or use student photographs instead!

KS3 Formal Elements introduction sheets. This sheets helps students to practice the tonal shading grid before applying their technique to an outline of a scrunched bank note. Outline provided helps students to focus on the shading technique, rather than worry about the outline.

Worksheet covering the silhouette illustrations of the artist Kara Walker. The sheet challenges students to depict a well known folktale through the use of silhouettes only. Examples and background information are also supported through the included presentation. This may be used as a one off cover lesson or introduction into a longer project. The work of Kara Walker is perfect for any creative BLM workshops or activities.

Set of resources challenging students to design their own coffee cup sleeve in the style of artist Lei Xue. Xue mixes traditional Chinese Willow patterns with contemporary, pop art references. Students are asked to create their own take on this design. The set of sheets include instructions, examples and references for Lei Xue’s work. A Y7 example of the task and the coffee sleeve template. This task can be extended to develop the design and printed to actually create coffee cup wraps or reusable cups. Please note, this is a worksheet and template pack only. No presentation is included.

A worksheet demonstrating how to achieve a pin hole light illustration in the style of photographer Daniele Buetti. Originally set as an online, distance learning task, it may easily be adapted into a one off cover lesson.

Powerpoint and PDF of a step by step guide to create a 3D hollow head effect, which is popular in current design trends. The presentation requires some Photoshop knowledge to complete and can be offered as a good extension task in lessons to more able students.

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.

A cover lesson activity sheet suitable for KS3 classes. Exploring the work and style of popular contemporary illustrator, Charly Clements. The task and success criteria challenge students to select an inspirational woman and illustrator her in Clements’ style. The task could be adapted to produce a self portrait or other portrait figure.

A spreadsheet designed to help students complete written annotations in a concise, direct manner. Document includes a blank annotation log, as well as a completed example from a past student. Questions and prompts help students to consider the 4 AOs whilst analysing their work. Students are encouraged to complete annotation after each artist, double page or large scale piece. HOW TO USE: Download the spreadsheet and add to Google Drive. Share with students, who make their own copy. Teacher and student then have joint access to the document, which can be checked and fed back on at any time. Once annotations are checked, students can copy to a Word document and print, ready for presentation in sketchbook.

A Powerpoint used for Years 5 and 6 Art & Design but suitable as a DT project also. The slides give visual stimulus for students to create scale models of their classroom or school. Completed as an online distance task with great success.

A presentation demonstrating the grid technique for portraiture drawing. Students were asked to draw their teacher before completing their own self portrait. Images can be replaced and photographs of teachers / students easily added. Completed during online distance learning, students also enjoyed the challenge of drawing of drawing a friend that they missed and sending them their work!

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.