Ian Murphy is a contemporary British artist celebrated for his evocative exploration of architectural form. His work resonates with many high school students because his mixed-media approach, which blends drawing, painting, collage, and experimental textures, provides a clear example of how to communicate narrative and emotion. Written by an experienced high school teacher, this article … Read more
Wondering how to annotate an A Level Art sketchbook, conduct formal analysis for IB Visual Arts, or looking for GCSE Art annotation examples? This article sets out best practice when it comes to producing outstanding sketchbook annotation.
Here we outline the benefits of digital presentation and explain how to create an ePortfolio for students, illustrating some of the best ePortfolio strategies used by high-achieving art students from around the world.
This article has been written for high school art students who are working upon a critical study of art, sketchbook annotation or an essay-based artist study. It contains a list of questions to guide students through the process of analyzing visual material of any kind.
A collection of awesome creative techniques, mixed media approaches and compositional ideas to inspire Photography students.
This article lists still life ideas for teachers or students who are stuck or in need of inspiration. The collection includes tried and true favourites that have been used by Art teachers for generations, as well as more unusual and contemporary still life topics.
The Student Art Guide is seeking entries for our first publication: 100 High School Sketchbooks. This will be available in both hardcopy and electronic format and will contain outstanding sketchbook pages from high school Art Departments around the world. Please submit your work by 14th September 2015!
Awesome A Level artwork by Elena Tomas Bort, completed at the Laude British School of Vila-real, Spain. Elena’s focuses upon how to draw eyes so that they reveal emotions and reflect messages about life.
Every day, thousands of skilful Art students underachieve, while others steadily inch their achievement levels higher. Read how to excel, so that you can too.
A list of private Art tutors who are available to help students in high school Visual Art qualifications. Want to be an online tutor? Read how!
A collection of great one-off Art lessons that can be printed at the click of a button. These tasks require only basic materials and are absent of elaborate procedures, dangerous equipment and mess.
Are you entering a career where color is important? What are the implications for an artist or designer who is color blind? Take our free color blind test now.
What should be in an art school application portfolio? How do you present a portfolio? What gives you the best chance of being accepted by the art school of your dreams? This article explains how to make an art portfolio for college or university and is packed with tips from leading art and design school admissions staff from around the world.
Information for those who are thinking of studying art or design in the Golden State: a list of universities and colleges in California that offer Fine Art, Architecture, Photography, 3D Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Film, Game Design and other art-related qualifications.
This article features 23 creative mind map examples and other visual brainstorming illustrations to inspire high school Art students.
We interview Charlotte Cook about her moving image art project: the similarities and differences between this and a traditional Fine Art project.
This article features the outstanding paintings and drawings of Sophie Cahill, completed as part of her A Level Personal Investigation in her final year of high school.
A comprehensive list of art, design and architecture schools in New Zealand, with information for those who are thinking of studying here.
A comprehensive list of high school Art competitions from around the world, including many little known student competitions with great prizes!
This article has everything an Art student needs to know about one point perspective: step-by-step tutorials, lesson plans, videos and free downloadable worksheets.
Kate Powell has shared her Art projects on social media platforms since she was fifteen years old. She has over 12,000 fans on Facebook and 34,000 followers on tumblr.
This article features the Higher Level Investigation Workbook IWB and Studio Work of Naomi Ng, completed as part of her IB Visual Arts Diploma Programme at Sha Tin College. Naomi gained Level 7 overall.
These coloured pencil drawings were completed by Sucha Chantaprasopsuk, as part of her AP Studio Art Drawing qualification at Reavis High School. She was awarded full marks.
Certain beliefs, behaviours and approaches hinder your performance in a high school Art classroom. This article outlines 9 warning signals that you may be about to underachieve.
This article contains outstanding textile and fashion design sketchbooks to inspire students working with fashion garments, personal accessories, wearable art costumes, fabrics or textiles.
Want to draw cartoons or fantasy illustrations as part of your high school Art project? This AP Studio Concentration project by Seokkyun Hong was awarded full marks. It is essential viewing for students and teachers alike.
This article provides examples of sketchbooks to motivate those studying high school Graphic Design qualifications, focusing upon areas such as illustration, publication design, corporate identity, advertising and packaging design.
This phenomenal IGCSE Art Coursework project gained 100% and was awarded Top in the World for the CIE October examination session.
This Edexcel GCSE Art Coursework project explores architectural spaces, daily life and routine. It was completed by Samantha Li and was awarded full marks.
This article aims to demystify Paper 1, CIE IGCSE Art and Design. It outlines a clear process that students may use to create their prep work and final piece.
This GCSE Art exam was awarded full marks and explores a fantasy / spiritualistic interpretation of the topic ‘Force’. It was completed by Samantha Li, while studying at West Island School, Hong Kong.
A collection of drawing exercises, downloadable worksheets and beautiful line drawings: inspiration for the student, artist or teacher.
This A* high school Photography exam was completed by Michael Deville, while studying A Level Photography. It is based upon the topic ‘surreal landscapes’.
Many high school Photography students are unsure how to present printed photographic images in a creative and visually appealing way. This article provides photographysketchbook examples to help motivate and inspire high school students.
Where can studying Art or Design take you? What kinds of careers exist for those who study creative subjects at high school? A list of over 150+ awesome careers, with 25 individuals showcased in detail.
Do you hope to sell your own art or services? It takes little funds and no prior experience to build a successful website. In less than than one year, my first website was receiving 1000 visits a day. We recommend the best website builder for artists, students and teachers.
A journey that begins with first-hand observation and ends with complex, three-dimensional pieces, Halima’s AS and A2 Textile projects are superb exemplars for others: some of the best Textile sketchbooks that I have seen.
This innovative A* portraiture project pushes the boundaries and uses modern technology such as laser cutters in a way that is exciting and rare among Painting / Fine Art students.
This outstanding Painting and Related Media Coursework project was awarded Top in the World for the CIE examinations. It explores self-portraiture and ‘Identity’.
This A* CIE A Level Photography project was completed by Freya Dumasia. Her work depicts a young Islamic woman wearing a burqa and explores issues related to culture and identity.
Some themes can be difficult to explore first-hand. Ruth gained 100% for her Edexcel A Level Art (Unit 3) Coursework project exploring War.
This exemplary Painting and Related Media project was completed by Jiwon Im, while studying A Level Art and Design (CIE). Jiwon was awarded Top in the World for AS Art. She also gained NCEA Scholarship for a project using the same theme.
Are you struggling to get your Art projects done on time? This article lists fifteen ways that you can work faster, without compromising the quality of your artwork.
This article features an exceptional high school Graphic Design project by Linus Goh. It was awarded Top in New Zealand for A Level Art (Graphics) and includes designs for a logo, CD cover, website and poster.
Are the numbers in your high school Art classes dwindling? The internet has changed the outlook for creative students. Here are nine reasons why studying Art is a good idea!
High school Art students make the same mistakes, over and over again. This article outlines these errors, so that other students can avoid making the same errors themselves.
Superb, stylised illustrations by an IGCSE Art student: the result of experimental mark-making, imaginative exploration, attention to surface and learning from artist models.
Exploring topics such as abstract sculpture, figurative sculpture, installation, architectural design and product design, these sketchbook pages illustrate excellent presentation techniques.
This article provides guidance for teachers who need to equip a classroom for high school Painting / Fine Art students or for students who wish to purchase their own art supplies, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their high school Art course.
This outstanding International GCSE Art sketchbook and final piece by Nikau Hindin shows a personal interpretation of the theme ‘Trinkets, Treasures and Memories’.
Need ideas for applying mediums creatively in your painting project or new mixed media art techniques? A guide for students, artists or teachers.
Looking for sketchbook ideas? This article showcases inspirational Fine Art sketchbooks – inspiration for the student and teacher.
A collection of GCSE, IGCSE and A Level Art exam topic interpretations and ideas to help students prepare for their 2013 Art exams.
This imaginative project by Melissa Kelsey of ACG Strathallan College was awarded 100% and placed top in New Zealand for AS Level Photography in 2011.
This article has been written for CIE A Level Art students who are working on their Personal Study. It focuses upon how to analyse artwork and produce a well-structured Personal Study.
This is the first in a series of articles aimed at helping A Level Art students with their Personal Study and addresses how to come up with a great topic.
This is the kind of high school painting project that makes you catch your breath: a portraiture based submission, awarded Top in New Zealand for 2011.
This article contains list of tips for high school art students who are looking to improve the realism of their drawings.
This article is for students who are sick of leaving their art projects to the last minute. It is for those who are tired of nagging teachers and parents who glare at them with disappointed eyes.
Sometimes I discover Art projects that hold tremendous value as learning tools for students and teachers. This is one such project.
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