Reading Tasks
A Big Important Art Book by Danielle Krysa
This beautiful book seeks to empower women by providing them with projects and stories to ignite their creative fires. Each chapter leads with an assignment that taps into the inner artist. Interviews, images, and stories from contemporary women artists at the top of their game provide added inspiration, and historical spotlights on art "herstory" tie in the work of pioneering women from the past.
Available in the LRC.
Twentieth Century Art Book by Susannah Lawson
Covering the truly international nature of the modern art scene, it encompasses established, iconic works of art and the classics of the future. 500 artists are showcased in alphabetical order, each represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work and an incisive text which sheds light on both image and creator.
The Story of Art by EH Gombrich
The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Professor Gombrich combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.
The Big Painting Challenge
The Big Painting Challenge by Rosa Roberts
Are you ready to release your inner artist? The Big Painting Challenge is a revolutionary guide to painting and drawing. Packed with practical information, useful exercises and accessible projects in almost every medium, it will give you the confidence you need to express your artistic side.
Student Handbook for Art and Design
Student Handbook for Art and Design Richard Hickman
Essential grounding for KS3
Ideal for GCSE revision
Reference tool for AS/A-Level
Writing Tasks
Fine Art - Annotation
Further develop your understanding of the role of annotation in your work by exploring Bitesize Guide to annotating your work to develop your understanding.
Textiles - Annotation
Further develop your understanding of the role of annotation in your work by exploring Bitesize Guide to annotating your work to develop your understanding.
Photography - Annotation
Further develop your understanding of the role of annotation in your work by explorting Bitesize Guide to annotating your work to develop your understanding.
Listening Tasks
Fine Art
Podcasts from The Royal Academy are a superb way to further develop your knowledge and understanding. Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Textiles
Podcasts from The Royal Academy are a superb way to further develop your knowledge and understanding. Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Photography
Podcasts from The Royal Academy are a superb way to further develop your knowledge and understanding. Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Watching Tasks
Fine Art
Videocasts from the Tate (Tate Shots) are a brilliant way to extend your knowledge of Art and Design.
Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Textiles
Videocasts from the Tate (Tate Shots) are a brilliant way to extend your knowledge of Art and Design.
Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Photography
Videocasts from the Tate (Tate Shots) are a brilliant way to extend your knowledge of Art and Design.
Select one that is of an area of interest which will further develop your personal theme.
Research Tasks
Fine Art
Create visual research or a sketchbook exploring the work of an artist that truly inspires you. Click here for ideas.
Aim to work in a variety of media.
Textiles
Create visual research or a range of samples exploring the work of an Textiles artist that truly inspires you. Click here for inspiration.
Aim to work in a variety of media and try new skills and techniques.
Photography
Take a series of photographs in the style of a photographer that inspires you most. Get inspired by clicking here.
Aim to work in a variety of media and try new skills and techniques.
Trips & Visits
Fine Art
Do ensure that you regularly check Time Out to see relevant Art exhibitions to inspire and extend your knowledge.
Textiles
Do ensure that you regularly check Time Out to see relevant Textiles exhibitions to inspire and extend your knowledge.
Photography
Do ensure that you regularly check Time Out to see relevant Photographic exhibitions to inspire and extend your knowledge.
Creative Tasks
Lead the Art Club
Do take the opportunity to lead KS3 Art Club to extend your leadership skills.
We are also a Creative Hub for UAL Future Creatives Courses which run on Saturdays and Holidays.
UAL also offer online Future Creatives courses.
If you would like to extend your practice you may wish to learn more about this opportunity so please do look at their website or ask your Visual Arts teacher for further information.
Student Led Tasks
Arts Award
Find out more information about Arts Award to see if this is something you would be interested in participating in. Ask your Visual Arts teacher for further information.