Art, craft & design lessons and projects
The NSEAD Units of Work have over 50 projects, lesson ideas and descriptions. If you are a primary teacher, an art and design teacher in a secondary school or college, or a trainee teacher there will be something to inspire you.
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Abstract painting
The intention of this unit is to introduce young artists to the idea of abstraction in the history of art, and the possibility of responding to such paintings.…
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Abstraction as a starting point
Using computers, art elements and view finder to explore create abstract paintings
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Monoprinting, a guide
Monoprinting is the simplest form of direct printing that can be introduced to children
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Colour, line and pattern
This resource outlines how to make colourful patterned posters, prints, books and postcards