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Films & Documentaries for the Art Classroom
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…
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AQA GCSE Art & Design Grade Boundaries
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. The information on…
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Blackout Poetry
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…
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Artists That Use Gradation in Painting
Many artists utilise gradation in their paintings. They are useful to know about so you can direct your students to them, or these particular artworks, when discussing and teaching gradation. What is Gradation? Gradation means to gradually transition from one colour to another or from one shade to another. Artists often use gradation to make…