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The Year 8 Photography Unit titled “ALIVE” is designed to introduce students to key photographic concepts and techniques, providing a foundational experience that helps them decide if they want to pursue photography at GCSE. This unit blends creativity with technical skill-building and encourages students to explore photography’s expressive potential. Key Objectives: Introduction to Composition: Students begin by learning the fundamental compositional rules such as the Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Framing, and Symmetry. These lessons aim to develop critical thinking about how composition can influence the visual impact and effectiveness of an image. Exploring the Formal Elements: As the unit progresses, students engage with the formal elements of photography, including line, shape, form, colour, texture, and space. They practice capturing these elements through photography tasks around the school, enhancing their observational skills and ability to apply these elements in their work. Photographer Investigation: In the middle of the unit, students are introduced to the work of influential photographers such as Slinkachu and Brian McCarty. They research their chosen photographer, create a visual analysis, and reflect on how the photographer’s techniques and themes could inspire their own work. Photoshoot Skills Development: Towards the end of the unit, students plan and execute their own photoshoots, focusing on storytelling and technical skills. They are encouraged to develop miniature scenes inspired by their chosen photographer, using props and careful attention to lighting and composition. Creative Reflection and Evaluation: Throughout the unit, students are asked to reflect on their most successful photographs, using descriptive and analytical language to evaluate how the formal elements were applied and how they can continue improving their technique. This unit offers an immersive experience in photography, allowing students to explore both creative and technical aspects while building confidence in their skills. It serves as an excellent introduction to the subject for those considering it as a GCSE option.

Overview This resource distills the six core assignments of the new IB Visual Arts syllabus—3 at HL and 3 at SL—onto 6 separate pages, with one assignment per page. Each page clearly outlines the task requirements, submission expectations, and assessment criteria in a succinct, teacher- and student-friendly format. What’s Inside HL Art-Making Inquiries (EA Task 1) HL Artist Project (EA Task 2) HL Resolved Artworks (IA Task 3) SL Art-Making Inquiries (EA Task 1) SL Connections Study (EA Task 2) SL Resolved Artworks (IA Task 3) Why You’ll Love It One Assignment per Page: No more sifting through lengthy guides—each task is explained on a single, dedicated page. Accurate & Up-to-Date: Aligns with the first assessment year 2027, saving hours of research and cross-referencing. Student Engagement: Give students a clear roadmap so they can track their own progress and stay motivated. Time-Saving for Teachers: Ideal for lesson planning, term overviews, and quick referencing. How It Helps Clarity & Organization: Each page breaks down requirements, criteria, and weighting, ensuring no details are missed. Confidence & Independence: Students can easily see what’s expected, helping them manage their creative process efficiently. Easy Implementation: Perfect for classroom handouts, digital boards, or as a teacher’s personal reference. This compact 6-page guide took considerable effort to create, ensuring it’s both comprehensive and easy to digest. Grab it for £6 and simplify your IB Visual Arts planning and preparation. Happy teaching!

Struggling to help students write about art? Whether you’re teaching IB Visual Arts 2025 onwards (HL & SL), A-Level Art, or GCSE Art, this comprehensive guide will transform how students analyse, describe, and evaluate artwork. This newly updated edition of a tried-and-tested resource has been enhanced with AI support, clearer student examples, and structured writing models to align with the new IB Visual Arts curriculum, GCSE assessment objectives, and A-Level art analysis requirements. I’m currently reviewing and updating all my IB Visual Arts resources to reflect the new course structure, so watch this space for more guides, lessons, and schemes of work coming soon! Perfect for: IB Visual Arts students needing structured support for the HL Artist Study A-Level Art students refining their written analysis for coursework and exams GCSE Art students improving their annotation and critical analysis for sketchbooks Art teachers looking for a ready-made guide to help students write effectively about art What’s inside? How to analyse and describe artwork using the seven formal elements (composition, line, colour, space, texture, and more) Sentence starters and writing frameworks to structure strong art analysis Step-by-step breakdowns of GCSE, A-Level & IB writing requirements Annotated student examples demonstrating successful responses Expanded art vocabulary lists for structure, colour, mood, tone, and style Real-world artist examples linked to IB and A-Level assessment objectives How to reference sources correctly and avoid plagiarism in art writing This is an essential guide that will serve as the central point of writing in my IB Art classroom—a tool that makes art analysis accessible, engaging, and meaningful. Download now and give your students the tools to write confidently about art—whether they’re preparing for IB Visual Arts coursework, an A-Level Art essay, or GCSE Art sketchbook annotations!

Take the stress out of exam prep with this ultimate guide for the GCSE Art & Design “Gathering” theme! Packed with everything students and teachers need, it breaks down each stage of the project into easy-to-follow steps. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas, experimenting with techniques, or planning your final piece, this guide is your perfect companion. What’s Inside? Weekly Project Checklists: Clear tasks and goals for every stage, so no one feels lost. Artist Inspiration: Explore works by artists like Mary Kuper, Carlton Murrell, and Kathy Ramsay Carr, with tips on creating your own responses in their style. Creative Sparks: Mind-mapping templates, mood board ideas, and prompts to develop unique takes on “Gathering.” Practical Techniques: Step-by-step guides for observational drawings, photo shoots, and experiments with materials like watercolours, charcoal, or digital tools. Student-Friendly Tips: Advice on refining compositions, using textures, and creating visual impact in their work. Mock-Up Planning: Pages dedicated to testing colour schemes, compositions, and techniques before diving into the final piece. Evaluation Guide: A framework for reflecting on their work, helping students articulate their creative journey. This guide isn’t just about meeting the exam criteria - it’s about helping students feel confident and inspired throughout the process. Perfect to display in lessons as a reference or for students to use at home, this resource keeps everyone on track and excited to create their best work yet.

This engaging resource pack is ideal for introducing Year 7 students to the formal elements of Art & Design, focusing on foundational skills that can be built upon in later years. The pack covers the essential elements of line, tone, colour, pattern, texture, shape, and perspective through a series of structured lessons and practical activities. What’s Included: Lesson 1: Line – Students explore different types of lines, their purposes, and how to incorporate them into portrait work creatively. Lesson 2: Tone – Learn to apply tonal shading to create 3D effects using techniques like cross-hatching. Lesson 3: Colour – Understand primary, secondary, and tertiary colours through colour mixing exercises and watercolour apple studies. Lesson 4: Pattern – Experiment with a variety of media to record patterns, with an emphasis on layout and design. Lesson 5: Texture – Explore texture through frottage and collage techniques inspired by Max Ernst. Lesson 6: Shape and Form – Develop positive shape and negative space drawings using charcoal. Lesson 8: Perspective – Introduces one-point perspective with key vocabulary and guided practice to create fantasy landscapes. Key Features: Structured Learning: Each lesson includes clear learning intentions, step-by-step instructions, and success criteria to support differentiated learning. Interactive Activities: Hands-on tasks encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Assessment Rubrics: Levels (Working Towards, Meeting, Exceeding) for each lesson help students understand expectations and track their progress. Student Reflection: Includes opportunities for students to self-assess their work and set targets for improvement. Cross-Curricular Links: Aligns with the IB Learner Profile and encourages inquiry and communication skills. Why Use This Resource? Provides a solid foundation in the formal elements of Art & Design. Supports Year 7 students in developing technical skills and artistic confidence. Easy to adapt for higher year groups or introductory GCSE lessons. Includes both individual and group tasks for diverse classroom dynamics. This resource is perfect for engaging students in their first year of secondary Art education, setting them up for success in their artistic journey!

The “Who Am I?” unit for Year 7 Art provides an engaging introduction to a variety of artists from different times, places, and cultures. It encourages students to draw connections between the artwork they study and their own experiences and identities. The unit fosters creative exploration through the use of different media, such as painting, sculpture, and collage, while developing students’ analytical and practical skills. Each lesson focuses on a different artist, including Peter Blake, Vincent van Gogh, Alberto Giacometti, and Alexander Calder, with worksheets and structured guidance to support students’ art analysis. Key features of the unit include: Artistic Exploration: Students are introduced to a range of artistic styles, from Blake’s pop art to Calder’s sculptures, through practical activities like drawing, collage, and sculpture-making. Art Media and Techniques: The unit encourages students to experiment with a variety of materials—such as wire, oil pastels, and watercolours—reflecting the techniques of the featured artists. Art Analysis Skills: Worksheets guide students through the process of analysing artwork, helping them observe and reflect on elements such as lines, shapes, colours, and composition. Students will develop their ability to describe, evaluate, and interpret art. Personal Connections: The unit encourages students to relate to the artwork by creating self-portraits and other pieces inspired by the artists, helping them explore the concept of identity in art. Diverse Perspectives: Students explore the work of artists from various periods and styles, broadening their understanding of global artistic expression. This comprehensive unit is an excellent introduction to secondary art, designed to inspire creativity whilst grounding students in essential art analysis skills.

Get fully prepped for the June 2025 Art & Design Externally Set Assignment (ESA) with this all-in-one resource pack. For just £20, you’ll have everything you need to help students smash their exam prep and final outcome. Fully customisable and packed with all the tools and inspiration to make teaching this years theme easy! What’s Inside: Complete ESA Breakdown A clear and detailed guide to the 2025 theme, “Gathering”, with creative prompts for both Fine Art and Photography students. Step-by-step project plans to help you develop, refine, and present your ideas with confidence Artist & Photographer Inspiration Explore an amazing collection of artists and photographers like Andy Warhol and Spencer Tunick. Packed with ideas to help you connect their work to your theme and make your project stand out Easy-to-Use AO Checklists Simple, student-friendly checklists for hitting top marks in AO1 to AO4. Tips for everything from developing ideas to presenting a meaningful final piece​ Why This Pack? Save Time: No need to start from scratch – everything’s ready to go and easy to tweak. Maximise Marks: Designed to help your students meet all the criteria and push for those top grades. Affordable & Effective: All the resources you need for less than the price of a takeaway!

**Year 8-9 Art and Design: Printmaking and Paolozzi-Inspired Unit ** This comprehensive resource pack is designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 8 and 9) and easily adaptable for GCSE Art & Design. It focuses on developing key skills in analysing, designing, and creating artwork inspired by Eduardo Paolozzi and the theme of “Power”. The pack includes detailed lesson plans, worksheets, and presentations that guide students through the following: Analysing Paolozzi’s Work: Students learn to explore and discuss the content, form, process, mood, and context of Paolozzi’s prints and sculptures, with clear frameworks for writing about art. Colour and Collage Studies: Activities include colour replication using pencils and creating vibrant A3 collages that combine machine imagery and popular culture, reflecting Paolozzi’s style. Relief Print Design and Styrofoam Printing: Students design, engrave, and print their interpretations of machine parts, with guidance on simplifying designs for impactful prints. Collaborative A0 Artwork: Groups combine individual prints and collaged elements into a large-scale final piece, fostering teamwork and creativity. Self and Group Evaluation: Includes worksheets and frameworks for evaluating personal and collaborative work against the original design brief, supporting critical thinking and reflective practice. Why Buy This Pack? Aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Art & Design. Incorporates differentiated self-assessment rubrics for levels 1-9, ensuring accessibility and challenge for all abilities. Encourages IB learner profile traits such as collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Perfect for mid-year assessments or end-of-unit projects. Adaptable for GCSE to build foundational skills in printmaking, collage, and art analysis. Everything you need to deliver a structured, engaging, and visually dynamic printmaking unit is included!

This comprehensive art resource is designed for Year 7 students and explores Native American Indian art, focusing on totem poles and masks. The unit encourages creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding through engaging, hands-on activities. What’s Included: Lesson Presentations: Lesson 1 & 2: Introduction to Native American Indian masks, focusing on visual analysis skills, including colour, form, and symbolism. Lesson 3: Exploration of totem poles and animal symbolism, with students choosing an animal for their sculpture. Lesson 4 & 5: Designing totem pole segments, considering the three-dimensional qualities of their chosen animal. Lesson 6-8: Constructing totem pole segments using foil, tape, and papier-mâché. Lesson 9 & 10: Painting totem pole segments using layering and dry brushing techniques to create texture and detail. Lesson 11: Assembling the class totem pole collaboratively and reflecting on the creative process. Worksheets and Handouts: Detailed guidance on analysing Native American Indian masks, including prompts for description, analysis, interpretation, and judgement. A handout on the symbolic meanings of animals to inform design choices for totem pole segments. Assessment Opportunities: Mid-year assessment task focusing on visual analysis of Native American Indian masks. Success criteria for all tasks (Working Towards, Meeting, Exceeding), enabling differentiated learning. Creative Outputs: Students produce a portfolio of work, including mask analyses, totem pole designs, and a collaborative sculpture. Key Features: Cultural Exploration: Engages students with Native American traditions, fostering appreciation for diverse artistic practices. Skill Development: Builds foundational skills in sculpture, painting, and visual analysis. Collaboration: Encourages teamwork through the creation of a class totem pole. Differentiated Learning: Includes clear success criteria and extension activities to challenge all abilities. Why Use This Resource? Aligns with Key Stage 3 Art & Design curriculum. Integrates history and cultural studies into art lessons. Encourages creativity and critical thinking. Easily adaptable for higher year groups or GCSE preparation. Bring Native American art and culture to life in your classroom with this engaging and educational resource pack!