It sounds bad to say but “I’m making this project up as I go along” ๐ as in, it’s not finished yet! I’m creating the home learning Cubism Scheme of Work for my KS3 (Year 9) classes and I am going to add lessons weekly depending on how my students respond to it and how much work they get done each week etc.
If you would like me to share the presentation (what I have so far) just leave a comment below so I can share it with your email.
*Update* I have added some more examples of the lesson slides and student’s work. Enjoy!
The overall aim of the project is for students to find a Cubist artist and create some research, then understand the features of Cubist work. I want students to be able to engage at home with minimal equipment so the first few lessons will be focused on drawings then eventually (hopefully) adding colour.
For this Cubism project, I am going to be sharing one lesson per week with my students, and updating the presentation slides as I go along – in our school we have 2 hour lessons in Y9 so some of the tasks might seem quite lengthy. If you want to use the presentation feel free to change / alter it so it’s suited to your classes.



I am using Loom to talk over the presentation slides and explain what I want students to do, whilst also posting the task in their online classroom. Here is what I have posted online the first part of the lockdown tasks:
Create at least one research page (on paper or online) about Cubism.
– Add the title: Cubism
– Find one Cubist artist and write 3 facts about them. Add pictures of their work.
– Explain the key features of Cubism (objects overlapping, drawn from different viewpoints and positive / negative colours.)
– Draw a section of their work carefully, including shading (and colour if you have the equipment)
All writing should be in your own words and in full sentences. It can be done online or on paper, just submit a photograph of anything you have done.
For lesson two / week 2 I will ask students to focus on drawing an object from different directions, as described in this slide.



For lesson / week 3, I asked students to self-assess their artwork using the criteria from the previous lesson. They then looked at more Cubist artworks and identified how the artists used colour to create patterns and areas of positive / negative colour. This colour theory lesson introduced complementary colours and has a couple of shorter tasks (which are in the full presentation). Understanding how Cubist artists used colour informed the students next steps.



Lesson / week 3 in this Cubism project focused on artist’s use of tone. Students identified ‘successful’ tonal work, then applied their understanding of colour theory again (from the previous lesson). I asked students to work in warm tones this week to ensure they didn’t start adding too many colours all at once. It also helped them realise that harmonious colours on the wheel blend more smoothly.



And that’s everything I have so far! One student moved on quicker than the other and added cool harmonious colours to their work, I think it’s looking great:
If you would like this (unfinished) art home learning / Cubism project just leave a comment and I will share the presentation (what I have done so far!) with your email address. Also let me know if you have any questions or ideas about the project.

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Would very much appreciate lockdown projects. Thankyou.
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Hi, thanks for your comment – I have just shared this with you ๐
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I’d like you to share this with me, so I can use the cubism project with my Yr8s.Thank you,
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Hi, no problem! I have just shared it, enjoy ๐
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Yes please would love this unit of work on cubism
Thanks
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Thanks for your comment, I have just shared it with you ๐
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Love this Cubism project. Please send me the powerpoint as my students will enjoy these tasks. Thank you Fiona
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Hi, no problem! I have just shared it ๐ enjoy.
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Hello, please could you share I would love to use some elements of the presentation for my upcoming yr8 cubism unit. Thank you
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Hi, yes of course! It would be great to see some of the work your students do too ๐
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I am doing something very very similar with my class! Would it be possible to see your PowerPoint please? It will be really helpful. Thank you!
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Hi, thanks for your comment – I have just shared it with you! It’d be good to know how you get along with your class too ๐
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Hi
This looks fab, and love the minimalist equipment approach I think this could work well with my class if you do not mind sharing. Thank you
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Thanks for your comments, I’ve shared this with you. I hope it’s useful!
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Hi there, myself and my students would love to have a copy if still available?
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It’s still available and I just sent it to you – thanks and enjoy!
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Please can you share the resources if possible, thank you
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I have just shared this one with you too, thanks for your comments! ๐
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this is great, would love a copy
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Thanks! I have just shared it with you – hope it’s useful ๐
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Could I have a copy of this also please
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Yes, no problem – I have just shared it ๐
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Hi is it possible to have a copy of this cubism scheme of work. Thank you.
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Hi, I have just shared the project with you ๐
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Hi, this looks great – if possible would I be able to get a copy? Thanks very much.
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Hi, yes of course! I just shared it with you ๐
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I love the cubism and abstract! I have to honestly say that I only experimented with this subject matter twice. I’ve noticed that most of the artists I’ve met experiment with abstract and cubism as their primary focus! It seems so adventurous and liberating!!! I have to take a dab at it again. Keep up great work!
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Excellent really good ideas
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Thank you, would you like a copy of the resources?
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Hello
Lively ideas, very inspiring for the learners. I would love a copy to try with my students.
Thank you!
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Hi, thanks for your comment and no problem, I have just shared it with you ๐
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Looks great so far! Would love to see the rest of it please?
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I have just shared it with you – thanks for your comment ๐
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Great resources for using at home / adapting for classroom. Could I possibly have a copy of the cubism resources?
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Hi, yes I think this Cubism project could easily be used in a classroom too! I have just shared the project with you ๐
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I’d like a copy please, it looks great!
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Thanks ๐ I just shared the Cubism project with you, I hope it’s useful.
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can i have a copy please? looks great!
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Sure, I have just shared the Cubism art project with you, enjoy!
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This project looks great. Could I possibly have a copy of the cubism resources please?
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Hi, thanks for your comment and yes! I have just sent the scheme of work to you.
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New to the art teacher thing. Would love to try this program.
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No problem, I have just shared it with you!
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This is a great presentation. Thank you for sharing. I would love a copy please.
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Thanks for your comment! And yes, I have just sent it to you ๐
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Hey there! This looks amazing!!
I full time homeschool my about to be yr 8 autistic daughter, who loves art. We follow the national curriculum and I just discovered your blog page. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful SOW. I was wondering if you might be happy to send me a copy please? I understand Iโm not a teacher so this may not be something you would do, and thatโs ok, I just thought I would ask. Many thanks for your consideration and also a massive thank you again for this inspiring blog x
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Thanks so much for your comment ๐ I hope it’s useful for you and your daughter enjoys it!
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This is creative. Thank you for sharing. I would love a copy, please.
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Hi, of course – I just shared it ๐
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With my thoughts drifting to the possibility of home learning again after the holidays I would really appreciate a copy of this presentation- it looks like a really fun project for students. Thank you
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Hi, no problem, I just shared it! Currently looking at a few distance learning art projects myself…
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I would love a copy of this!
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This project looks fab I think my year 8s would love this project I’d love a copy if possible. Thanks
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Hi, yes of course – I have just shared it with you ๐
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This looks amazing! I have a very artistic daughter who isn’t accessing school just now. I’m not an art teacher but would love to have a copy to work through with her. Thankyou very much in advance ๐
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Hi, thanks for your comment. Lovely to hear that parents working at home are using the resources too ๐ I hope it’s fun for your daughter!
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Thankyou very much for the pack. I really appreciate you sharing it.
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thank you so much. Exactly what i needed.
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Glad it is useful for you – I have just shared it ๐
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Thank you for sharing these fantastic ideas! Any chance to get a copy at this point? As a trainee teacher I would love to give this a try!
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Hi, yes of course! I just sent it – best of luck with your trainee year, enjoy it ๐
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Thank you for sharing these fantastic lessons for the unit! Any chance to get a copy at this point? As a teacher developing the art curriculum this would be great!!
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Hi, thanks for your comment! I have just shared it with you – I hope it’s helpful for your curriculum development ๐
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Please could you share the Cubism lessons with me via email – it looks fantastic!
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Hi, yes of course – I have just sent it ๐ thanks.
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Please could you share the Cubism lessons with me via email โ it looks fantastic!
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Hi, no problem! I have just shared it with you ๐
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Please could you share the Cubism lessons with me via email โ it looks fantastic! Your website is very helpful. Thank you!
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Hi, I just sent it – and thanks for your lovely comment, glad it’s been helpful ๐
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I would also love to have your powerpoint, if still available? thanks very much – I am an ECT writing scheme’s of work from scratch so this will be invaluable!
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Wow, thank you for sharing this resource. Could I also get the presentation, please?
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No problem! I just shared it, sorry it’s taken a while ๐
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Excellent fresh response to cubism
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Glad you like it! I just sent the presentation over.
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Hi. I would love a copy of your presentations. I am Y6 and not very knowledgeable about this subject- it’s a long time since I’ve done O level art! Would like to view to inform my teaching of our drawing Unit. The results look amazing!
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Hi – thanks for your message and I appreciate how tough it is for non-specialists teaching art! I hope this is useful for you and your students ๐
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Iโd really appreciate you to sharing this with me, so I can use the cubism project with my students. Thank you,
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No problem – I just sent it! I hope your students enjoy iy ๐
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Thanks so much โ this is a really great resource which enables Cubism to become very accessible, thank you for sharing! Much appreciated!
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thanks please share with me
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I just shared it ๐
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Hi there, this looks fab! I would love a copy please!
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Hi! I just shared it ๐ thanks for your comment.
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Hi there! This project looks so great, would you be able to share it with me as well? Thank you so much!
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Hi, thanks for your comment – I’m glad you like the look of it! I have just shared it with you ๐
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Thanks very much for this lesson starter – Im teaching KS4 to my GCSE students but I can easily adapt this and would love to see the slides and use them while I’m looking at the work of John Piper
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Hi, no problem – I just shared it!
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