Step by step guide for students to create hands on and digital responses to the designer Sven Pfrommer. Students begin by drawing citiscapes in an illustrative manner using fineliners and tipex. Abstract acrylic backgrounds are created before the two are imposed on each other. The slides include very basic written instructions of how to complete the piece using Photopea, but can be adapted to Photoshop.

A worksheet demonstrating how to achieve a pin hole light illustration in the style of photographer Daniele Buetti. Originally set as an online, distance learning task, it may easily be adapted into a one off cover lesson.

Short document which helps students to discuss the work of Sophie Calle and encourage a series of images in her style. Originally used last year during lockdown, it can be adapted as an ongoing homework task to photograph home life over a period of time.

A Powerpoint exploring the theme of jungle through typography and illustration. The slides begin with a step by step guide to creating a leafy letter using Photopea. Students then develop an illustrated book cover for the Jungle Book using Henri Rousseau’s paintings as inspiration. Originally used during online learning, there are differentiated tasks to consider resources found at home and online accessibilty.

GCSE Photography digital sketchbook exploring portraiture. The sketchbook has 4 photoshoot suggestions and one in depth digital tutorial. Used during online learning, all tasks are designed to be completed with limited resources and mobile phones.

Cover lesson activity designed for art or graphics lessons. Students to use inspiration from the MTV logo and various formats to create their own version using various stimulus. The download includes a worksheet with examples and inspiration as well as two printable documents - one with a large, faded MTV logo and another with 12 MTV logos, for students to create multiple designs.

Creating patterned cultural tiles in the style of Jill Ricci. 2 x worksheets for students to create patterned tiles based on a chosen country. One sheet offers a shape for students to complete work in, cut around and place together as a class whilst the other can be extended into a Photoshop piece.

A cover lesson activity sheet suitable for KS3 classes. Exploring the work and style of popular contemporary illustrator, Charly Clements. The task and success criteria challenge students to select an inspirational woman and illustrator her in Clements’ style. The task could be adapted to produce a self portrait or other portrait figure.

A unit of work centered around the British Pop artist, Peter Blake. The slides introduce students to the Pop Art movement before directing a self portrait in the style of the iconic artist. Students will also consider collage and modern popular culture whilst creating their own ‘Sources for Pop Art’. The final task is a cross curricular challenge to produce a collaged vinyl record design, in the style of Blake’s ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band’, depicting 10 key events in History.

Introduction to oil painting pack. Including lesson plan, cut out card activity and template for applying skin tones to a portrait. Used for Y12 but may be adapted to suit acrylic paint.

A presentation with outlines of tasks introducing students to a Vanitas themed coursework project. The project challenges students to: Analyse a traditional Dutch Vanitas painting Record with experimental techniques Complete a photoshoot Complete a still life drawing Experiment in the style of Andy Warhol Develop ideas for their own independent ideas to the theme of ‘life luxuries’

Artist research analysis frame sheet, helping students to discuss the work of artists and designers at A Level. Sheet includes suggested vocabulary and written structure.

Worksheet introducing students to the work of Lucy Stephen, who creates city themed designs inside a typography letter shape. The resource also includes an A-Z sheet. Simply crop the letter you wish students to complete and print out A5 for the class to complete. Example also attached using this method with B for Birmingham!

Presentation guiding students through a digital drawing of Frida Kahlo and subsequent inspirational poster design. The project celebrates Frida and her iconic style, rather than her paintings, but does offer some narrative and video links to her personal story and background. Although a digital project, this could be adapted to traditional drawings.

An overview of basic Photoshop techinques to enhance the use of typography in GCSE and A Level design. The PDF offers instruction, hints and tips to help add to images.

Digital GCSE Photography digital sketchbook exploring long and short exposure through the use of shutter speed. Guides students through a full unit of work and 5 photoshoots, explaining how to analyse and document shoots as they progress.

A spreadsheet designed to help students complete written annotations in a concise, direct manner. Document includes a blank annotation log, as well as a completed example from a past student. Questions and prompts help students to consider the 4 AOs whilst analysing their work. Students are encouraged to complete annotation after each artist, double page or large scale piece. HOW TO USE: Download the spreadsheet and add to Google Drive. Share with students, who make their own copy. Teacher and student then have joint access to the document, which can be checked and fed back on at any time. Once annotations are checked, students can copy to a Word document and print, ready for presentation in sketchbook.

A poster highlighting 12 ways which Graphic Art students can try to improve their handmade typography.

An easy to use document which helps students consider the links between their artist research and analysis. Originally designed for EAL students, the easy questions help students to structure their annotation and analysis. Before beginning their next set of artist responses, they are to consider what techniques and styles to develop and use from their original starting point.