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There are seven basic formal elements in art: Line, Shape and Form, Tone / Value, Texture, Colour, Space, Pattern. The formal elements are what artists consider and use when making their artworks, either explicitly or subtly. Understanding the formal elements of art is important and will help you interpret and analyse different artworks. Get art […]
Read More The Formal Elements of ArtCreating research about artists is a creative and exciting part of a GCSE course. It will allow you to discover new artworks and learn about how artists think and work. This GCSE artist research guide will help you find an appropriate artist, analyse their work and present your research to a GCSE standard. The purpose […]
Read More GCSE Artist Research GuideWhen I came across this colouring festival on Twitter I really couldn’t believe that I hadn’t heard of it before, or that more people didn’t know about it! The #ColorOurCollections shares free colouring pages and the initiative started in 2016. It is such a fantastic resource for art teachers and art lessons that I had […]
Read More Free Colouring Pages for Art LessonsThe very kind and wonderful librarian at my school has shared this list of art films / documentaries / artist interviews that are ideal for showing in an art classroom. Perfect for art cover or sub lessons (or end of term treats?!) I thought it would be useful to have them all in one place. […]
Read More Films & Documentaries for Art ClassesI love the Grid Drawing technique! Okay, just had to get that out there. These printable worksheets are ideal for cover or sub lessons and my students love doing them! Grid drawing is, I think, fundamental to improving confidence and skills in art. Used correctly, the grid method is fantastic for helping students to concentrate, […]
Read More Grid Drawing Worksheets for Art LessonsPeer and self assessments; whole class evaluations; formative and summative assessments; teacher feedback; exit tickets; quick checks; verbal feedback… The list of ways for art students to receive feedback or evaluate their artwork can seem endless (and sometimes confusing) but these learning activities are critical for engaging and purposeful art lessons. Without succinct feedback, time […]
Read More Fun Assessment Ideas for Art LessonsAs it is so challenging for students to achieve a Grade 9 in GCSE Art & Design, I thought it would be useful to share some Grade 9 Art project examples. If you’re wondering how to get a Grade 9 in GCSE art, these projects might be able to help! *UPDATE!* I have added more […]
Read More Grade 9 GCSE Art ExamplesAre you looking for helpful websites full of art project ideas, lessons or activities? Great news… I am putting together an extensive list of excellent websites that have a full range of materials and resources for teaching and making art. Whether you are teaching at home (home-learning our school is calling it) or teaching art […]
Read More Useful Websites for Art TeachersI have used this site (so far) to share art schemes of work, art lesson plans and teacher resources for art lessons, so I thought it could be useful to share how I go about creating those schemes of work in the first place. By ‘scheme of work’, I mean an overview or plan for […]
Read More How to write a Scheme of Work for Art and Design.If you are looking for short art entry tasks, bell ringers, mini lesson activities for the start of your art classes or different challenges to engage students at the start and end of a lesson, I have created a huge PowerPoint presentation with over 45 engaging starter or plenary activities for your art classes. The […]
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