GCSE Art Component 2 exam papers will be handed out in January. This student support resource will guide students through the development of their preparatory work towards a meaningful and effective final outcome. Guidance is given on addressing the Assessment Objectives as well as a host of other aspects, which are listed below. Presentation of work Gathering of initial evidence such as mind maps and secondary source images Producing initial observational drawings Taking supporting photographs Annotating intelligently Producing thorough artist studies Exploring media, material and techniques Developing ideas that are clearly linked to previous explorations Deciding on and producing a final outcome 15 illustrated, print friendly pages. Suitable of AQA, EdExcel, OCR. Provided as a Word document for complete editing freedom. Please note that this is an extended version of another resource that we provide. This version has more content.

If your students follow the instructions in this handout they will cover all four Assessment Objectives and be well on their way to passing the GCSE course. Clear instructions, print friendly and fully aligned with the AQA GCSE Art specification. I have used this in my own department where we generally obtain 70% 9 - 7 and 100% 9 - 4. This resource works!!

Are you bogged down with report writing? This will help. 22 pages full of comments suitable for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 Art student reports. Comments cover the full range of abilities and are fully editable. A useful resource for busy Art teachers who require report writing inspiration or just a bit of help with report structures. Provided as a Word document so that comments can be copied and edited.

A 10 lesson scheme of work for **KS3 **students. The scheme introduces students to a wide range off drawing styles and techniques, from formal tonal work to expressive collage and use of unusual materials such as salt. The aim is to show students that there are many ways of drawing and that they shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Each lesson requires approximately an hour to deliver. Homework ideas are also included. Other information provided includes health and safely / risk assessment, learning skills, materials list, artist references (please note that no artist images are included for copyright reasons) and four example images of student outcomes. This is a 6 page resource. **Why not also check out our top selling Art resource, The Complete Art Curriculum https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/art-key-stage-3-complete-art-curriculum-2018-11618776 **

We will be handing out GCSE Art Component 2 question papers in January. This is a FULLY EDITABLE 12 page guide for students to help them develop artwork for GCSE Art Component 2. It is suitable for all exam boards including AQA and Edexcel. As it is fully editable it is suitable for use with ALL TITLES; Art and Design, Fine Art, Textiles, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design. This fully illustrated guide leads the student through the stages of development of a thorough set of work that meets the requirements of the assessment objectives. Drawing in all its forms is strongly encouraged, as drawing underpins all other work, no matter which Title is being followed. This resource is used in an outstanding Art Department. No exam questions are reproduced in this resource. The guidance given provides a structure that works irrespective of the starting point. Potentially, this could be used as an outline for the development of Component 1 too! Also includes an editable planning sheet to help students organise themselves right from the start. This resource is provided as a Word doc so that you can edit it to meet your needs. For instance, tailor it to your exam board and deadline dates, or add your own images and artist references. We hope it helps! **P.S, be sure to unzip (extract) the file once downloaded. To do this, simply right click on the file and choose “Extract all” from the menu. You will then have a fully editable resource. **The zipped download system is set by TES, by the way, authors have no choice in the matter. It is to speed up the download process.

A Health and Safety policy for Art Departments, covering a wide range of materials and creative processes. Fully editable.

The Complete Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3. This huge resource (154 pages) offers 38 linked Art lesson plans, leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, and homework. Each lesson also provides a photocopiable information sheet for students, written in a student friendly style. Topics covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, colour theory, architecture .... and much more. The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets through the Key Stage 3 years. The resource has been written by Mael Matthews, experienced Head of Department, Senior Art Moderator and Professional Artist. They have been used in an Art department judged by Ofsted to be Outstanding.

AQA Fine Art Component 2 papers are out. This 14 page document provides suggestions for areas of artistic exploration for each of the 7 starting points. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ACTUAL STARTING POINTS ARE NOT REPRODUCED, so this resource needs to be read alongside the question paper. Provided as a Word document so that it can be copied, edited and inserted into your own documents. Also includes alternative artist suggestions for each of the 7 starting points. No illustrations provided, this is a text document to significantly speed up your planning. Ideal information to hand out to students to help them start to develop their preparatory work.

So cheap, it’s nearly free! This science cover lesson work sheet provides student friendly facts relating to wildlife decline. Also included is an associated worksheet which challenges students to find information in the factsheet. The worksheet also provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge further through independent or teacher led investigation. Ideal as a hassle free cover lesson for KS3.

A 25 slide presentation that clearly explains to students the importance of meeting the Assessment Objectives. In particular, this resource emphasizes the need to generate original and thorough ideas. Through notes and visuals the slide-show shows how ideas link to all four Assessment Objectives. I have used this resource with my own students with outstanding results. Work has been praised by the moderators for being original, thorough and clearly meeting the requirements for the AQA specification.

This Unit of Work provides 4 linked lesson plans that guide teaching of skills and techniques associated with drawing and sculpture based on the human figure. Each lesson plan is broken down into how the work will be assessed, the structure of the lesson, cross curricular links, homework and resources required. Also included for each lesson is a photocopiable information sheet for students, which is written in a student friendly manner. Students are encouraged through the scheme to analyse the work of notable artists and sculptors . They are then guided through the development of their own artwork.

Suitable for Secondary school. 38 linked Art lesson plans (193 pages), leading students through the key elements of Art, Design and Creativity. Each Art lesson plan provides differentiation, lesson outline, lesson structure, materials required, student information sheet, student feedback sheet and homework suggestions. Themes covered include drawing styles, observation, abstraction, figure drawing, mask making, sculpture, landscape painting, portraiture, ceramics, color theory, architecture … and much more. Ideal for students aged 11 to 16. Also includes an art rubric / mark scheme. Here is a rundown of the lessons in the Complete Art Curriculum: Lesson 1 Tone Lesson 2 Observation Lesson 3 From observation to abstraction Lesson 4 Relief Lesson 5 Portraiture Lesson 6 Portraiture part 2 Lesson 7 Portraiture part 3 Lesson 8 Clay Lesson 9 Clay part 2 Lesson 10 Clay part 3 Lesson 11 Colour Lesson 12 Colour part 2 Lesson 13 Colour part 3 Lesson 14 Three dimensional Lesson 15 Three dimensional part 2 Lesson 16 Three dimensional part 3 Lesson 17 Three dimensional part 4 Lesson 18 Human figure Lesson 19 Human figure part 2 Lesson 20 Human figure part 3 Lesson 21 Human figure part 4 Lesson 22 Architecture Lesson 23 Architecture part 2 Lesson 24 Architecture part 3 Lesson 25 Architecture part 4 Lesson 26 Colour abstraction Lesson 27 Colour abstraction part 2 Lesson 28 Colour abstraction part 3 Lesson 29 Colour abstraction part 4 Lesson 30 Masks Lesson 31 Masks part 2 Lesson 32 Masks part 3 Lesson 33 Masks part 4 Lesson 34 Dramatic landscapes Lesson 35 Dramatic landscapes part 2 Lesson 36 Dramatic landscapes part 3 Lesson 37 Abstract landscapes Lesson 38 Abstract landscapes part 2 The lessons have been purposefully written to lead on from each other, allowing students to build upon their ever increasing skills sets.

A new year, a new term! This FULLY EDITABLE PowerPoint provides a lovely visual slide show with positive messages about friendship, family and doing your best. As it is editable, you can alter the text and images as you wish! We hope it saves you a little bit of time at the start of a busy term. Happy New Year!

Over 100 high quality images of architecture and architectural details. Suitable for Art and Design inspiration. A wide variety of styles and ages of building. Ideal as visual support for STEAM lessons.

60 high quality photos of flags ready to paste into your own publications or print out for display.

This resource comprises a slide show of images of rust and corrosion, offering inspiration for Art students of all ages. The textural qualities of the images could potentially provide a starting point for media experimentation. This resource is equally suitable as a cross curricular tool, offering a visual reference for science students. It can be used in conjunction with other Art resources by Mael Matthews on TES.

An end of project questionnaire for students of all ages. This resource allows students to feed back their views on their own performance and also enables students to comment on the project. An ideal resource to support development planning.

A step by step guide for students, leading them through the development of a GCSE Art sketchbook. This resource focusses on covering the Assessment Objectives and helps students see how their work can evolve. An invaluable resource for all students, but in particular, lower achieving candidates. This is a sample of the resource. The full resource can be purchased in the TES “premium” section by clicking here If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here … and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don’t forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

A fully editable handbook for AS and A level Art students providing up to date information on the new AQA specification as well as clear guidance regarding expectations, deadlines and preparing portfolios. If you have found this resource useful, why not check out More A level and GCSE Art resources by clicking here ...... and there are over 600 other Art education resources in the shop. You can visit by clicking here Why not follow us by clicking here for regular Art education news. Please don't forget to leave a comment. We value your views.

Anti Bullying week starts in November. This resource provides a questionnaire that encourages children to think about issues relating to bullying. Also included are example accounts of famous people who have been bullied and potential starting points for class discussions. Suitable for KS2 and KS3. Why not check out our other resources by clicking here