As artists and teachers, we cringe at the thought of 2 students in our class making an identical portfolio of work – it’s a habit at KS3, by necessity, that every student follows the same project, learning the same skills and even developing identical sketchbook pages, but surely what we really want children to do […]
On the 17th and 18th of August, I walked the entire Irwell Sculpture Trail, from Bacup to Salford, in just two days, to raise funds for Dementia UK. When planning this, I knew it was going to be a huge physical challenge but it felt appropriate to do something difficult considering the difficulties families face […]
This year I have learned that settling to a new school after almost a decade is an adventure that comes with a steep learning curve. While young people often have similar hopes and challenges, the distinct character of each school creates a unique ecosystem. From my experience, here is a guide to help you settle […]
I’m taking part in the Walk 100K in August challenge to support families facing dementia. Please sponsor me. Personally affected by this cruel disease, I watched my Dad slowly lose himself to dementia. It was a heart-wrenching journey for our entire family. Once a social, positive and independent man, he became a shadow of his former […]
What is a Concept Artist for Video Games? A concept artist for video games visualises and designs characters, environments, and objects, creating the initial visual ideas that guide the development of the game’s aesthetics and world. What Skills does a Concept Artist for Video Games need? To become a concept artist for video games, you’ll […]
1. General Organization If you are currently an art teacher, you already know that organization is one of the mostessential parts of running a successful art room. This is even more true with Ceramics. Creatingsystems is unique to every teacher. Ultimately, you must determine what makes the mostsense for your classroom, student level, and, most […]
