John's Resources
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Casuarina, Northern Territory, Australia
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I am an Australian Art and Design teacher and my experience has primarily been in Melbourne Victoria in independent schools in the outer South Eastern suburbs. For the last decade I have been living in the the Northern Territory in the tropical North of Australia, teaching Art and Materials Technology, Wood. I am also trained and experienced in Graphic Design and hope to increasingly apply this to my resources.
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SIMPLE STEP BY STEP Drawing using the 'crating' technique "Group A"
Engagement: Students love the empowerment they experience through developing drawings of products through the Crating process. Included: Six scaffolded products to draw each of which is based on a cube. Skill Development: Students begin from the cube with light lines and gradually break up the form eventually adding darker lines, detail and rendering. Using an isometric grid is a great way to develop these skills which can later be applied to Two Point Perspective! Understanding: An appli
7th - 12th
Engineering, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Worksheet - 3D Isometric to 2D Orthogonal
This worksheet gives twelve problems with solutions where students have to draw the existing 3D drawings in 2D Orthogonal format. Solutions are included. Students will need an understand of both Orthogonal and Isometric drawing systems to complete this task.
8th - 11th
Engineering, Geometry, Graphic Arts
Also included in: All four worksheets 2D to 3D and 3d-2D Isometric and Orthogonal.
Freehand Isometric Alphabet - Middle and Senior School Activity.
Middle school instant 3D activity with analysis of curves explained and Isometric paper for printing out. Students love making their own name using the letters! Suit Product design course or Maths and Creative Arts understanding of 3D. Instant lesson. Would suit Visual Communication and Design and particularly offers skills and understanding for product design. Helps students as much with 3D visualization, mental flexibility and problem solving as it does teach drawing.
7th - 10th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: Isometric Lettering Bundle: Capitals, Lowercase and Numbers
7 Grid enlargement Line drawings - instant task relief/substitute Middle/Senior
Grid enlargement drawings which are from actual line drawings rather than photographs and are helpful for students to grow in their ability to trust what they can see as developing artists. (introductory price)
9th - 11th
Visual Arts
Middle or Senior School activity - Step by Step, Isometric solids - no curves
Students seem to really love this activity, although it might be too easy for some and my "Drawing Freehand Isometric Solids" sheet might work well for more advanced members of the class. For this particular sheet the shapes are broken down into very simple steps and it could serve as an introduction to more advanced Isometric Drawing. Working on the rendering aspect and choosing three levels of tone (or value) in relation to the light source really helps students in their understanding of plan
7th - 10th
Art, Graphic Arts, Math
COOL HANDS - INSTANT DESIGN PROJECT - Art, Design and Fashion - Jewelry
A great Instant lesson that Students Love. Students find this activity very accessible because of the simple starting point of tracing their own hand. Each illustrated step is labeled and explained and a section on Rendering and Materials is also included. Can easily be adapted for various styles, genders and general student preferences. I have found students to be highly motivated at the straight forward success they can have with this task. Advanced students can add more sophisticated ren
7th - 9th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Middle / Senior School activity - Step by step, Drawing Isometric Solids sheet 2
As with my free resource, which is similar but without curves, students seem to really love this activity, although it might be too easy for some and my "Drawing Freehand Isometric Solids" sheet might work well for more advanced members of the class. For this particular sheet the shapes are broken down into very simple steps and it could serve as an introduction to more advanced Isometric Drawing. Working on the rendering aspect and choosing three levels of tone (or value) in relation to the li
7th - 9th
Graphic Arts, Math, Visual Arts
Drawing Freehand Isometric Ellipses - Middle or Senior School Activity
This resources breaks down drawing freehand isometric ellipses into workable steps and details possible ways to go wrong, gives simple examples and practice space as well as applied examples. This would suit Art or Design Teachers wanting to introduce students to product design. Is a fantastic combination of understanding technical drawing while offering opportunities for creativity.
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Middle school Two point perspective No. 2 - 58 slide PDF - Complex shapes!
A click through PDF, with 58 steps to teach from the screen. Alternatively you can share the file with students individually. (an excellent resource to empower students.) The second of two files this one enables students to break up their basic forms into more complex shapes. Each step is explained. Students will add and subract from existing simple solids in perspective. Comes after my first basic 32 Slide PDF which introduces basic boxes. This is the second of two resources. Any feedback
8th - 10th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Worksheet 2: 2D Orthogonal to 3D Isometric
This 2nd of two worksheets, challenges students to read and understand 'first angle' 2D drawings (made up of a front top and side view) and redraw them in three dimensions. It will facilitate a clearer understanding of Isometric drawing and its relationship to two dimensional views and will continue to improve visual literacy and conceptual clarity in working with three dimensions. It will also prepare students for the ' Product Design Project Work'. Suitable for Visual Communication and Design
7th - 10th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: All four worksheets 2D to 3D and 3d-2D Isometric and Orthogonal.
3D shapes for adding Tone - Lead Pencil
This lesson is in some ways simply skill focused, but also there is also deeper learning about the way that tones relate to three dimensional forms. (I continue to use this sheet in my own teaching) First the skills associated with creating stepped tones, then graduated tones, before applying tone to the Solids themselves. Note also the Solids are Shaded according to their form: The box has no graduated tonesThe cylinder has parallel graduated tonesThe cone has tapered graduated tonesThe spher
7th - 10th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Product Design Drawing - 5 worksheets. (add leading edges to isometric drawings)
Instant Design lesson. Students love this 3D effect. They learning about leading edges and also a great presentation technique. Product Design Presentation technique. Builds student skills for product design. Can alternatively be created with markers and coloured pencils. Five worksheets fully demonstrated with space for student work.
9th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Worksheet 1: 2D Orthogonal to 3D Isometric
This is worksheet challenges students to read and understand 'first angle' 2D drawings (made up of a front top and side view) and redraw them in three dimensions. It will facilitate a clearer understanding of Isometric drawing and its relationship to two dimensional views and will continue to improve visual literacy and conceptual clarity in working with three dimensions. It will also prepare students for the ' Product Design Project Work'. Suitable for Visual Communication and Design, Art,
8th - 12th
Geometry, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: All four worksheets 2D to 3D and 3d-2D Isometric and Orthogonal.
Middle School Activity - Drawing Freehand Isometric Solids - Advanced Sheet 1
I have included an example sheet with an explanation that helps students draw and understand Complex isometric solids. It includes an approach to rendering them which mimics the approach of Product Designers. This would suit Art or Design Teachers wanting to introduce students to product design. Is a fantastic combination of understanding technical drawing while offering opportunities for creativity. As with my free resource, which is similar but without curves, students seem to really love th
Not Specific
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: BUNDLE of 20 Student Sheets based on “Isometric Solids Advanced sheet 1”
Amazing Timber Rendering Project for Middle/Senior
WHAT IS INCLUDED - This resource includes 7 annotated steps as well as a blank isometric grid sheet and alternatively a proforma page for students to draw and render their own version of these products. WHAT STUDENTS ENJOY ABOUT THIS PRODUCT -Students really enjoy being able to create a realistic effect like this. Also the sense of mastery is very motivating provIded they take their time at each step. WHAT STUDENTS LEARN -Knowlege Students Learn about leading edges, receding edges, parallel pla
9th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Design Process Proforma
Students love and need structure on the one hand, and freedom on the other - this is why setting up a clear design process is so motivating for them! A set of print-out sheets which are designed make it clear for students to work through a stepped design process. This set of pro-formas is highly suitable for applying Isometric and Orthogonal Drawing skills and particularly with respect the my 3D design briefs. It can also be used for my stamp design brief as well as other 2D design projects
8th - 11th
Engineering, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: GRAPHIC DESIGN BUNDLE
Middle school Two point perspective No. 1 - 32 Slide PDF - ready to teach from.
A very simple and clear click through PDF, with 32 steps to teach from the screen. Alternatively you can share the file with students individually. (an excellent resource to empower students.) Each step is explained. Students will create three kinds of boxes - one above, one below and one on the horizon line. A great introduction to basic two point perspective. This is the first of two resources. The second looks at breaking up the forms and making them more complex. Any feedback about what
7th - 10th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Middle/Senior STEAM Activity - Using Art Skills for Science Lab Drawings
This project is designed to give students the experience of using Art Skills for drawing Science Lab Equipment. It includes the following: Beaker, Conical Beaker, Test Tube, Burette Clamp, Bunsen Burner, Retort Stand and a combination drawing. It is supported with grid paper as well as Structural under drawing to get students started. The project can be used in Art to show students practical links to Science or in Science to refine Lab Drawing Techniques. My hope is that you will use my exampl
7th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Science, Visual Arts
Five 3D Design Briefs for Wood, Art and Design Projects.
Five Complete Briefs which include design specifications, target market, context and presentation format. CHAIR - KNIFE BLOCK - DOCUMENT TRAY - BOOK END - DESK TIDY These straight forward Design briefs are intended to allow students to apply their Isometric and Orthogonal drawing skills and I would suggest if going through my earlier lessons on Isometric drawing to support this first (if students don't already have this knowledge). (also possibly the worksheets where students read orthogonal d
9th - 12th
Graphic Arts
High School Graphic design task - Research and development process.
Students research existing stamps so they can brainstorm and learn to develop their own stamp designs. This project is expected to take from 6 to 15 hours for students to complete - and is a great in class assessment task. *Goes with my "Stamp Brief and resource pack" and my "Design Process Proforma" resources. (Why not buy the Bundle?) Every Design Decision is explained through progressive pictures and annotation. The pack includes: - Design brief - research (includes specific scaffolding)
9th - 12th
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Also included in: GRAPHIC DESIGN BUNDLE
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About the store
Experience
I am an Australian Art and Design teacher and my experience has primarily been in Melbourne Victoria in independent schools in the outer South Eastern suburbs. For the last decade I have been living in the the Northern Territory in the tropical North of Australia, teaching Art and Materials Technology, Wood. I am also trained and experienced in Graphic Design and hope to increasingly apply this to my resources.
Teaching style
I believe that Engagement is central in what we do and my highest moment in my teaching career was when a year 11 student said to me. "I try harder in your subject than any other and yet I do not think about what Grade I am going to get."
I believe that in all areas of education specifying an outcome (like we do with design brief) but leaving freedom for the 'how we get there' creates the highest levels of motivation for students.
The other prime motivator is mastery and so to teach skills (with a clear understanding) is also extremely important for engagement
My own education history
Certificate in Commercial Art at Elizabeth Tafe.
Bachelor of Education (in Secondary Art and Design Teaching) at the University of South Australia.
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