It’s useful to have a range of films & documentaries for the art classroom that you can turn to, to link to your curriculum or even when you want to pull a rabbit out of a hat for an easy cover/sub lesson or end of term treat. This blog post started with just 4 suggestions […]
Every year, I seem to lose that useful piece of paper or image with the AQA GCSE Art & Design grade boundaries on it. So, I’m sticking them all in a blog post here—useful for you and me. Remember, these are last year’s grade boundaries, and things may change in either direction. Comparing 2023 to […]
How do you go about negotiating time to mark GCSE and A Level work? If you get a day off timetable to do this, you are lucky as many art departments don’t. Here are some ideas to use to your advantage when talking to your Head Teacher or senior leadership team. Demand time to assess! […]
The story of blackout poetry, also known as “found poetry” or “erasure poetry,” is a fascinating journey that involves the creative minds of writers like Austin Kleon and artist Tom Phillips. This unique form of expression gained traction in the 21st century, but its roots trace back to earlier literary traditions. The concept of blackout […]
Below is a list of artists who paint or draw hair. From Leonardo da Vinci to artists who are alive and working today. If you haven’t yet had a student ask you how to paint or draw hair, it is just a matter of time. This challenging skill can be approached in a variety of […]
What does a good interview lesson look like? I frequently see art teachers on social media, asking each other what to deliver when they have an interview art lesson. Here in the UK, part of the interview process to secure an art teaching position is to teach a lesson whilst observed by your potential employers. […]
