This comprehensive ammonite collagraph printing project asks students to: Research the artist Glen Alps who is the artist credited with inventing collagraphy. Create a collagraph inspired by an ammonite. Print the collagraph. Work into a ghost print with different media. This download includes: A 17 slide PowerPoint that includes step-by-step images and advice on […]
Painting and Drawing insects is a big unit of work that has been written for older students (perhaps age 14/15) who are embarking on an independent course of study. Ideal for Year 10 GCSE in the UK or choice based courses where students need some structure but then become more independent. Made for students working […]
This selfies portrait project for distance learning is a comprehensive unit of work that asks students to: Photograph themselves on their phone and present their photos. Draw in different media. Research one of a diverse range of portrait artists and create a research page. Create a self-portrait that reflects the style of their chosen artist […]
This Rex Ray Card Sculpture unit of work is a comprehensive art project that asks students to research collage artist Rex Ray, draw onions and garlic (optional), create designs, construct a card tear shape sculpture like the example here, and collage the surfaces. This download includes: A written until of work detailing the research, drawing, […]
This texture wall hanging unit of work results in students making a wall hanging like the one pictured here. Students explore texture and experiment with a broad range of media. They research 4 texture artists. Ideal if you are planning a recovery curriculum after the pandemic. This download includes: A 20 slide PowerPoint (pictured above) […]
This Cubist still life unit of work asks students to research Cubism and create a sketchbook page, create a collage (of pots, jars mugs etc) with the collage pieces included in this download, and draw their collage. The good example included, uses pencil, charcoal and pen. This download includes: The 12 slide presentation pictured above. […]
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I have been a high school art teacher for over 20 years, so I understand what it’s like to be in front of a class of students, often with very different abilities and attitudes.
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