Knowing how to get that art teacher job can sometimes feel overwhelming. Art teacher jobs are often very competitive and appointing a new teacher into a department can be a difficult decision. Whether you are an NQT, or an established teacher looking to move schools, these are the key attributes that a school – both […]
As you start planning for next year, don’t forget to plan for how you are going to get students to opt for art. This might be GCSE or A Level in the UK or different electives in other countries. I’ve heard lots of teachers comment on social media that their numbers are down. Is this […]
What is a natural form? A natural form is an object found in nature that has not been changed or altered. It is still in its natural state. For example, flowers, leaves, seedpods, bones, skeletons, feathers, birds, fish, animals etc. ‘Natural Forms’ is a favourite topic for art teachers to pursue. The flowing lines within […]
If you are looking for a new and experimental way of exciting your students about photography, photographing through oil and water is definitely an option to consider. I learnt about this from art teacher Mark Wheatley who posted about it on Facebook. The idea is to place an existing photograph beneath a glass or pyrex […]
If you are looking for art exams to use at KS3 or middle school or junior high, you’ve come to just the right place. Below are three art exams. A drawing art exam, a colour theory art exam and an art analysis art exam. Each has versions for the UK and US with different, appropriate […]
For those of you who regularly read my blog, you’ll know I’m taking part in sketchbook circle this year. You can see my first post about this here and read more about what Sketchbook Circle is at the bottom of this post. One of the lovely aspects of taking part in an initiative like this […]
