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A visual introduction to the history of printmaking, and a brief outline of the different types of printmaking to help students understand the different effects they can achieve. I use this for my Year 7 students, to introduce them to the basics of printmaking before starting a foam board printing unit looking at landscapes focused on the works of Hundertwasser. This presentation also introduces students to the types of lines and shapes that students can use when creating their artworks.

This presentation explores the work of artist M.C Escher. Students begin by discussing the concept of left-brain & right-brain people (myth) and then discuss the link between maths and art. Terms such as symmetry and tesselation are defined and explored in relation to the artmaking practise on Escher. This presentation includes links to videos discussing his work, moving illusions, and a step-by-step activity where students learn to draw an impossible triangle illusion. Mentioned Activities:

Inspired by the drawings of Artist M.C Escher, this activity is a step-by-step guide to drawing an impossible triangle illusion. This could be used in an art or maths context to provide a fun lesson break. I use it as part of an illusion printmaking unit with my students, after talking to them about the work of M.C Escher, and the connection between art and maths. Complementary Resources: M.C.Escher Artist Presentation This presentation includes links to videos discussing the work of M.C Escher

This presentation is an introduction to a sculpture unit exploring coral and the underwater world. Students can create their sculptures from clay, air drying clay, paper mache or plasticine. This presentation introduces students to two artists who explore coral reefs in their own artmaking, Courtney Mattison and Vera Moller. This project can also be related to environmental issues such as coral bleaching. There is a worksheet on my profile that accompanies this presentation

This Art & Illusion Unit is a bundle of resources that I created for a lino printmaking unit, however, it would also work well as the beginning of an illusion drawing unit. It includes: An introduction to art & illusion - paired with an illusion art activity where students are challenged to create morphing drawings. An introduction to the artist M.C Escher - paired with a drawing activity (step-by-step) for students to create their own impossible triangle illusion.

A fun activity for students to complete focusing on branding/logos from a Pop Art Perspective. Students follow the instructions and look at the examples provided to create their own cropped pop art style drawing or artwork. This activity also works well as an independent cover lesson to be left for a substitute teacher, all they'll need is coloured pencils. Students produce really bold, bright, effective results from following this process.

This presentation introduces students to the work of Hundertwasser, both his paintings and his buildings/architecture. This presentation has an accompanying worksheet on my profile that includes a closed passage, review of complementary colours and drawing activity looking at Hundertwassers artworks. In this presentation, students are also asked to collect images from a selection of artists to create an inspiration board for their artmaking. I use this as an artist to inspire my year 7 student

Students create a collaged album cover for a song of their choice. They can use magazines, print outs or coloured paper to create their designs. This worksheet includes instructions and a template for them to create their collage.

Perfect for a cover/sub lesson! This art making activity asks students to use the image prompts provided to draw something creative and unexpected. Students are given parts of an animal illustration, and asked to create an unusual artwork that and AI wouldn't be able to generate, ie. thinking outside the box. A fun lesson, that works as an excellent conversation starter on the role of AI in or modern world, and the impact this might have on artists.

This worksheet partners with a presentation that introduces students to the work of Hundertwasser. Students complete a closed passage about the artist, review complementary colors and complete 3 small sketches based on cropped artworks by Hundertwasser to develop their understanding of his use of colors and patterns. I use this within a printmaking unit based on the work of this artist and this helps students to develop more complex designs in their artmaking. (American Spelling)

A fun stand-alone activity, or fits within my illusion artmaking unit of work. It would also be a fun sub lesson for students to complete independantly. Students learn about the concept of morphing (blending one object into another). Students are challenged to draw how they would blend together unrelated drawings, before moving on to creating their own morphed design. Mentioned Resources: This is an activity that is part of my 'Introduction to Illusion Art' presentation (Available on my store

This presentation provides an introduction to Art & illusion, featuring famous graphic optical illusions, and highlighting to work of the Canadian artist Rob Gonsalves. I use this as a starting point for a lino printmaking unit, but it would also make a good introduction prior to an illusion drawing task, or as a mini-unit to add some fun to your course. Mentioned Activities: - Morphed Object (Drawing Challenge) This worksheet is also available in my store.

An introduction to creating Hybrid Fruit Sculptures. Students can create sculptures using clay or bendable wire and paper mache where they combine together two or more different types of fruits to create a new one. This presentation introduces students to the history of fruits in Visual Arts, discusses what makes a hybrid fruit and walks them through the first activity of drawing 4 existing fruits into their art books. This presentation is accompanied by a worksheet that is also available on m

A worksheet for students to define each of the Elements of Art and draw a small example for each one. This creates a reference for students to come back to during their artmaking when looking for ideas.

An activity to help introduce students to colour theory & the meanings behind different colours. Students begin by colouring in the colour wheel in the centre of the sheet, before drawing, writing and colouring different items, objects or memories that they associate with each colour. This makes a great reference for students to come back to when creating art and making meaning within a work.

An activity to help introduce students to color theory & the meanings behind different colors. Students begin by colouring in the color wheel in the centre of the sheet, before drawing, writing and coloring different items, objects or memories that they associate with each color. This makes a great reference for students to come back to when creating art and making meaning within a work. (American Spelling)

This presentation is accompanied by a worksheet that is also available on my page in a bundle with this document. This presentation introduces students to the history of fruits in Visual Arts, discusses what makes a hybrid fruit, reviews definitions of key terms, and walks them through the first activity of drawing 4 existing fruits into their art books. This is part of an introduction to creating Hybrid Fruit Sculptures. Students can create sculptures using clay or bendable wire and paper mache

This worksheet partners with a presentation that introduces artists to the work of Hundertwasser. Students complete a closed passage about the artist, review complementary colours and complete 3 small sketches based on cropped artworks by Hundertwasser to develop their understanding of his use of colours and patterns. I use this within a printmaking unit based on the work of this artist and this helps students to develop more complex designs in their artmaking.

An activity to help students understand different colour categories and terms. Students are asked to write the definition for each of the terms before colouring in each of the logos to suit the colour definition. I use this with my year 7 students, but it also makes an excellent cover lesson or refresher for students in-between units.

An activity to help students understand different color categories and terms. Students are asked to write the definition for each of the terms before coloring in each of the logos to suit the color definition. I use this with my year 7 students, but it also makes an excellent cover lesson or refresher for students in-between units. (American Spelling)