Track your students progress for each assessment object, input marks for each AO and see how many marks they need to pick up to move grades. Show it to the students to enable them to see what they need to improve, it is a powerful and motivating way to keep students engaged! There are 2 spreadsheets, one for marks and the other: a colour coded tracker. I put this up at the beginning of each GCSE lesson to help the students see what they need to do. It works! Please note that as the grade boundaries change you may need to alter some of the formulas.

This powerpoint has 3 parts introducing students to mixed media techniques drawing from observation of a natural form. The powerpoint references the artist Rory McEwen and includes example outcomes and instructions for you to guide the class. The students love this unit of work!

Part of : Year 7 Scheme of Work [Part 1]: The World of Art and The Formal Elements (Lesson 12) In this lesson students learn: About the artist MATISSE About NOTAN artwork About the formal elements: SHAPE AND PATTERN. How to construct a NOTAN piece of art Students will need: Paper Pencil Ruler Scissors Glue

Through this project learners will develop a range of skills whilst exploring different mediums. Learners will explore the world of art and understand the formal elements through a variety of short projects. Learners will learn the correct art vocabulary/terminology to communicate ideas, feelings and responses to the theme. Learners will develop an understanding of tone, colour, pattern, line, shape and texture while working from primary and secondary sources. Learners will create a number of 2D outcomes using paints, ink, oil pastels, collage etc. A number of home learning tasks will be produced as appropriate to support their developing work in the classroom. Lessons in this SOW also available for purchase: Introduction to formal elements Matisse Sketchbook frontcover/folder namecard Kyffin Williams (Tone) Max Ernst (Texture) Mondrian (Line) Colour Wheel Kandinsky (colour and shape) Notan Art (shape) Evalutions and self reflections (spider assessment) Bundle offer also available

The first project with year 7 explores the formal elements of art through researching other artist's work.

This unit covers each of the following: AO1: Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. AO2: Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms. AO4: Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

The first project with year 7 explores the formal elements of art through researching other artist's work.

The first project with year 7 explores the formal elements of art through researching other artist's work and understanding basic skills.

The first project with year 7 explores the formal elements of art through researching other artist's work and understanding basic skills.

At the beginning of the year students begin to think about the creative industries and then create a name card for their sketch books inspired by Matisse cut outs.

The first project with year 7 explores the formal elements of art through researching other artist's work and understanding basic skills.

Through this project learners will develop a range of skills whilst exploring the theme “Aboriginal Recycled Art”. Learners will design an Aboriginal shield and use a wide variety of recycled materials and techniques to communicate ideas, feelings and responses to the theme. Learners will develop their use of composition, scale, colour, pattern, form, and detail while working from primary and secondary sources. Learners will gain an understanding of how the indigenous Aboriginals live off the land, understanding how their way of life naturally promotes sustainability. Learners will consider this factor to collect their own recycled materials to create their final piece. This topic will naturally address certain elements of ESD/ SMSC.

A list for the back of the sketchbook which allows the teacher to mark and grade by entering a number from the glossary of comments.

This personal portfolio unit enables students to evidence how they have met the four assessment objectives below: AO1: Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. AO2: Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms. AO4: Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

This scheme of work was designed for schools who introduce Art GCSE to students in year 9. The scheme of work presents the theme of Identity and Culture. The students will explore self portraiture at the beginning of the academic year before designing an autobiographic final piece. The students then explore the theme of culture, looking at Japanese Notan Art and symmetry.

This unit allows students to meet the following AOs.: AO1: Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. AO2: Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms. AO4: Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

Through this project learners will develop a range of skills whilst exploring different mediums. Learners will explore the theme Pattern and Form through a variety of short projects. Learners will learn the correct art vocabulary/terminology to communicate ideas, feelings and responses to the theme. Learners will develop an understanding of positive and negative space, exploring the work of traditional and contemporary artists. Learners will also gain an understanding of Japanese Notan Art and will develop their patterned work using ICT. A number of home learning tasks will be produced as appropriate to support their developing work in the classroom. Artists: Pupils will be introduced to a range of artists (both traditional and contemporary) these include, Bridget Riley and William Morris.

A really fun lesson to enable to students to explore different mark making techniques to improve sketchbook presentation.

Part of the Natural Forms SOW exploring the work of Ernst Haeckel and mixed media canvas design.

A list of homework's to be stuck in the sketchbook to easily set home learning tasks and grade. Teachers can use numbers referring to the glossary of numbers for comments.