Movement regularly comes up as a theme on exam papers in the UK. It’s an exciting and challenging theme to tackle, and finding artists who have achieved movement in their work is key to your students finding inspiration and success. It’s also good for your students to document the historical context behind their own work, […]
Using self-assessment in art lessons has lots of benefits to both you and your students. What is Self-Assessment? Self-assessment in teaching is the process by which a student evaluates their own learning and performance in a course or assignment. This can be achieved through discussion, setting goals, monitoring progress, reflecting on strengths and weaknesses, and […]
What is a zine? Zines (short for fanzines or magazines) and pronounced ‘zeen’ are small, independently-produced publications that began to emerge in the 1930s and became more widespread in the 1970s. They are typically created by a single person or a small group of people, and are often photocopied and distributed by hand or through […]
The word Zine (like MagaZINE) has evolved to represent a self-published, non-commercial magazine-like publication. Artists and organisations publish Zines to cover a variety of topics from art and social issues to personal thoughts. Their content can be written, drawn, printed, or collaged and usually combines words and imagery. One of the benefits of Zines is […]
What is the Grid Method and How Can it Help You Teach Your Students to Draw? The grid method is a technique used in art that involves dividing an image into a series of smaller, more manageable sections using a grid. A grid is typically drawn over the reference image, and then students use the […]
Packed full of easy-to-follow, often quick and imaginative activities, ‘100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Art’ is sure to be popular. It shares 100 creative and innovative ideas to engage pupils in all areas of the primary National Curriculum for art. This book follows the same structure as the rest of the ‘100 Ideas’ series, with […]
