• A History of Magic: The Book of the Exhibition by The British Library

• Harry Potter: The Boy who Lived by JK Rowling

• Mythologica book by Dr.Stephen P.Kershaw

• Student Handbook for Art and Design Richard Hickman

• I know an Artist by Susie Hodge

• Draw Like an Artist- A Self Portrait Setchbook by Patricia Geis

• Tate Modern: The Handbook by Matthew Gale

• Student Handbook for Art and Design Richard Hickman

Create your own Mythical Creature. Click here for ideas.

Write your own Greek Myth which contains a Mythical Creature of your choice.

Write 500 words telling us all about you.

• Who are the artists that inspire you most?

• What are the techniques you enjoy the most?

• What skills have you learnt throughout KS3?

Write a Poem about the painting you have appreciated the most during your KS3 studies.

The Boy who Lived narrated by Stephen Fry

Catch up on a talk by Professor Robert Meyrick, Head of the School of Art at Aberystwyth University, for an introduction to the life and wildlife illustrations of Charles Tunnicliffe.

In the studio, Matisse battled between portraying a physical resemblance of his sitter and what he understood to be their more lasting, essential character.

Co-curator Ellen McBreen explores how the artist explored the possibilities of portraiture throughout his career.

Plug in your headphones, sit back and relax with one of these podcasts, transporting you into the art world from the comfort of your front room. Royal Academy podcast

A History of Magic

JK Rowling visits the British Library and reveals the real-life counterparts to her fantastical world.

Life on Earth - David Attenborough

One man has seen more of the natural world than any other. This unique feature documentary is his witness statement.

Portrait Artist of the Year

Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.

Simon Schama: The Face of Britain

Simon Schama explores the history of British portraiture, revealing the stories behind the most compelling images in British art and examining the ways portraiture is used to make a statement.

Research the artist Jim Kay.

Complete research into, and appreciation of, the work of the artist and their outcomes.

Consider what you have learnt from the research into their practice, career, life and work.

Research the artist Jane Ray.

Complete research into, and appreciation of, the work of the artist and their outcomes.

Consider what you have learnt from the research into their practice, career, life and work.

Research the artist Frida Kahlo.

Complete research into, and appreciation of, the work of the artist and their outcomes.

Consider what you have learnt from the research into their practice, career, life and work.

Research the artist Kehinde Wiley.

Complete research into, and appreciation of, the work of the artist and their outcomes.

Consider what you have learnt from the research into their practice, career, life and work.

Warner Brother Studio Experience

Tring Museum the Natural History Museum at Tring, Hertfordshire there are over specimens 4,900 to see

National Portrait Gallery holds the most extensive collection of portraits in the world. Search over 215,000 works, 150,000 of which are illustrated from the 16th Century to the present day.

The National Gallery

• Do attend KS3 Art Club to extend your practical 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.

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.