LUDUS Art School/GCSE Art for Home Educators

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GCSE Art for Home Educators

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  • 217 Lessons

This GCSE Art course offers a project-based, flexible learning experience for home-educated students. You'll work through three projects in order, from Natural Forms, Identity & Stories through to Wonderful Objects. The Exam Module is released live in response to the Exam Board project briefs. Everything you need is included, with step-by-step guidance, Assessment Objective alignment and full tutor support.

Contents

Welcome! Introduction & Setup

Course Guide - Explainer Video
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Art is Not a Soft Subject! - Explainer Video
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The Assessment Objectives - AO1, AO2, AO3, AO4 - Explainer Video
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GCSE Art Assessment Objectives - Quiz!
GCSE Art Exam - An Overview (Don't Worry!) - Explainer Video
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I Don't Know How to Start! - Explainer Video
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Getting Set Up - Process Video
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GCSE Art - Workspace and Materials Checklist
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NATURAL FORMS - Module 1: Explore. Section 1 - Map the Topic

Mind Map - First Steps - Process Video
Mind Map - Add Some Colour - Process Video
Mind Map - Add More Colour! - Process Video
Mind Map - Add Line Work - Process Video
Add Colour to Your Mind Map - Helpful Guide
Add Collage to Your Mind Map - Process Video
Add Collage to Your Mind Map - Helpful Guide
Mind Map: Line, Colour and Collage Quiz!
Mind Mapping - Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 1: Explore. Section 2 - Basic Skills

Getting Collage Materials - Process Video
Free Collage - Starting Off - Process Video
Tidy Up & Recycle! - Process Video
Pencil and Pen Test Swatches - Process Video
Pencil and Pen Test Swatches - Helpful Guide
Drawing in the Park - Process Video
Drawing in the Park - Helpful Guide
Basic Skills: Drawing and Collage - Quiz!
Basic Skills - Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 1: Explore. Section 3 - Idea Generation

Inspiration from Nature - Opening the Wunderkammer Box! - Explainer Video
Exploring Ideas - Beach Combing - Process Video
Beach Combing - Helpful Guide
Driftwood Adoration - Explainer Video
Drawing Your Finds - Helpful Guide
Reflect on Generating Ideas - Explainer Video
Idea Generation - Helpful Guide
Idea Generation: Quiz!
Idea Generation Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 1: Explore. Section 4 - Artist Research

Starting Your Artist Research - Process Video
Starting Your Artist Research Page - Helpful Guide
Collage and Construct the Page - Process Video
Collage and Construct the Page - Helpful Guide
Artist Research - Add Some Notes! - Process Video
Joining Sketchbook Pages Together - Process Video
Artist Research - Quiz!
Artist Research Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 1: Assessment

Module 1 Assessment - Explainer Video
Self-Assessment Matrix - Natural Forms, Module 1

NATURAL FORMS - Module 2: Develop. Section 1 - Materials & Techniques

Intro to Module 2, Develop - Explainer Video
Intro to Module 2, Develop - Helpful Guide
Stitching a Handmade Sketchbook - Process Video
Preparing Collage Bits - Process Video
Plastic Collage - Process Video
Collage and Stitching - Helpful Guide
Drawing Double Page Setup - Process Video
Developing Materials & Techniques - Quiz!
Developing Materials & Techniques Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 2: Develop. Section 2 - Enrich Ideas

Revisiting Artist Research - Process Video
Focus on Artist Research Notes - Process Video
Revisiting Artist Research - Helpful Guide
Completing an Artist Research Page - Process Video
Completing an Artist Research Page - Helpful Guide
Artist Research Progression - Explainer Video
Artist Research Progression - Helpful Guide
Enriching Artist Research - Quiz!
Enriching Ideas - Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 2: Develop. Section 3 - Refine Techniques

Refine Techniques with Mixed Media Collage - Process Video
Refine Techniques - Sketchbook Surgery! - Process Video
Sewing in Sketchbook Pages - Process Video
Backfilling Sketchbook with Collage - Process Video
Refining Techniques & Sketchbook Work - Helpful Guide
Annotating a Page of Drawings - Process Video
Refining Techniques Overview - Explainer Video
Refining Techniques - Quiz!
Refine Techniques Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 2: Develop. Section 4 - Refine Ideas

Refining Ideas Overview - Explainer Video
Refine Ideas - Prepare Notes - Process Video
Refine Ideas - Presentation & Headings - Process Video
Refine Ideas - Detailed Research - Process Video
Refining Ideas in the Sketchbook - Helpful Guide
Refining Ideas - Examples - Explainer Video
Refining Artist Research - Helpful Guide
Refining Ideas – Quiz!
Refining Ideas Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 2: Assessment

Module 2 Assessment - Explainer Video
Self-Assessment Matrix - Natural Forms, Module 2

NATURAL FORMS - Module 3: Present. Section 1 - Plan Outcome

Intro to Module 3, Present - Explainer Video
Start Planning Your Final Piece - Helpful Guide
Complete Your Initial Planning Pages - Explainer Video
Problems & Solutions in Final Piece Planning - Explainer Video
Media & Techniques Review for Final Piece - Explainer Video
Composition Refinement for Final Piece - Explainer Video
Planning the Final Piece - Quiz!
Final Piece Planning Self-Assessment Checklist
Final Piece Planning in Detail - Helpful Guide

NATURAL FORMS - Module 3: Present. Section 2 - Create Outcome

Media Refinement for Final Piece - Process Video
Media Refinement for Final Piece - Helpful Guide
Artist Research for Final Piece - Explainer Video
Artist Research for Final Piece - Helpful Guide
Final Piece Completion - Process Video
Final Piece Completion - Helpful Guide
Final Piece Completion - Explainer Video
Completing Your Final Piece - Quiz!
Final Piece Completion Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 3: Present. Section 3 - Review Outcome

Adjustments and Documentation - Explainer Video
Adjustments to Final Piece - Process Video
Documenting Your Adjustments - Helpful Guide
Evaluating Your Final Piece - Explainer Video
Evaluating Your Final Piece - Worksheet
Visual Analysis of Your Final Piece - Worksheet
Finishing Pages & Self-Assessing - Explainer Video
Documenting & Evaluating Your Final Piece - Quiz!
Final Piece Evaluation Self-Assessment Checklist

NATURAL FORMS - Module 3: Assessment

Module 3: Assessment - Explainer Video
Self-Assessment Matrix - Natural Forms, Module 3
Moving on to the Next Project
Natural Forms - Full Demo Project

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 1: Explore. Section 1 - Map the Topic

Mood Board, First Steps - Explainer Video
Mood Board, First Steps - Helpful Guide
From Mood Board to Mind Map - Explainer Video
From Mood Board to Mind Map - Helpful Guide
Using Quotes to Further Ideas - Explainer Video
Using Quotes to Further Ideas - Helpful Guide
Reviewing & Selecting Ideas - Explainer Video
Topic Mapping & Idea Generation - Quiz!
Topic Mapping & Idea Generation - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 1: Explore. Section 2 - Basic Skills

Drawing Skills Focus - Explainer Video
Pencil Skills Focus - Process Video
Pencil Skills - Mini Quiz!
Pen Skills Focus - Process Video
Pen Skills - Mini Quiz!
Charcoal Skills Focus - Process Video
Charcoal Skills - Mini Quiz!
Drawing Techniques - Step by Step Guide
Drawing Skills Focus - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 1: Explore. Section 3 - Media & Artist Focus

Media & Artist Focus - Explainer Video
Choosing Your Media Focus - Helpful Guide
Preparing Your Media Focus - Explainer Video
Choosing Your Artist Focus - Explainer Video
Choosing Your Artist Focus - Helpful Guide
Media & Artist Focus in the Sketchbook - Explainer Video
Media & Artist Focus - Quiz!
Media & Artist Focus – Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 1: Explore. Section 4 - Media Workshops & Topic Focus

Media Workshops - Explainer Video
Ink Drawing Workshop - Process Video
Mono Printing Workshop - Process Video
Clay Sculpture Workshop - Process Video
Media Workshops - Helpful Guide
Media & Topic Focus in the Sketchbook - Explainer Video
Media Workshops & Topic Focus - Quiz!
Media Workshops & Topic Focus - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 2: Develop. Section 1 - Materials & Techniques

Introduction to Module 2 - Explainer Video
Presenting Your Media Work - Process Video
Experimental Drawing Techniques - Process Video
Experimental Drawing Techniques - Helpful Guide
Progressing Media Work - Process Video
Progressing Media Work - Helpful Guide
Media Work & Drawing Progression - Quiz!
Media & Drawing Progression - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 1: Assessment

Review your progress through the Explore module. Use the self-assessment matrix to reflect on your ideas, artist research, practical experiments and sketchbook development. This is an opportunity to recognise your strengths, identify areas for improvement and prepare for the next stage of the project.

Identity & Stories: Module 1 Assessment - Explainer Video
Self-Assessment Matrix - Identity & Stories, Module 1

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 2: Explore. Section 2 - Enrich Ideas

Ideas & Artwork - A Two-Way Process - Explainer Video
Ideas & Artwork - A Two-Way Process - Helpful Guide
Ideas & Artwork - A Two-Way Process - Mini-Quiz!
Ideas & Artwork Vocabulary - Worksheet
Primary Research - Explainer Video
Primary Research - Helpful Guide
Retrospective Gallery Visit - Explainer Video
The Two-Way Process & Primary Research - Quiz!
The Two-Way Process & Primary Research - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 2: Explore. Section 3 - Refine Techniques

Refining Techniques - Explainer Video
Refining Techniques - Helpful Guide
More Ways to Refine Techniques - Explainer Video
Refining Techniques - Mini Quiz!
Presenting Refined Techniques - Helpful Guide
Presenting Refined Techniques - Quiz!
Refining Techniques - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 2: Explore. Section 4 - Refine Ideas

Editing & Refining Ideas - Explainer Video
Editing & Refining Ideas - Mini-Quiz!
Refining Ideas - Process Video
Refining Ideas – Mini Quiz!
Presenting Refined Ideas - Explainer Video
Presenting Refined Ideas - Quiz!
Refining Ideas - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 2: Assessment

Review your progress through the Develop module. Use the self-assessment matrix to reflect on your ideas, artist research, practical experiments and sketchbook development. This is an opportunity to recognise your strengths, identify areas for improvement and prepare for the next stage of the project.

Module 2 Assessment - Explainer Video
Self-Assessment Matrix - Identity & Stories, Module 2

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 3: Present. Section 1 - Plan Outcome

Introduction to Module 3 - Explainer Video
Planning Your Final Piece - Quiz!
Composition Variations - Explainer Video
Composition Variations - Helpful Guide
Variations & Solutions - Quiz!
Planning Your Final Piece - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 3: Present. Section 2 - Create Outcome

Creating Using the Iterative Process - Explainer Video
Creating Using the Iterative Process - Mini Quiz!
Preparing Your Ground - Process Video
Preparing Your Ground - Helpful Guide
Getting Your Final Piece Done! - Explainer Video
Getting Your Final Piece Done! - Helpful Guide
Final Piece Reveal! - Process Video
Getting Your Final Piece Done! - Quiz!
Creating Your Final Piece - Self-Assessment Checklist

IDENTITY & STORIES - Module 3: Present. Section 3 - Review Outcome

Completing Your Final Piece - Explainer Video
Completing Your Final Piece - Mini Quiz!
Reviewing Your Final Piece - Explainer Video
Reviewing Your Final Piece - Mini-Quiz!
Well Done - Time to Self-Assess! - Explainer Video
Evaluation & Assessment - Mini Quiz!
Reviewing Your Final Piece - Self-Assessment Checklist

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 1: Explore. Section 4 - Artist Research

*SECTION LOCKED* Artist Discovery (Research)

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 2: Develop. Section 1 - Materials & Techniques

*SECTION LOCKED* In-depth work on materials & techniques, to build on basic skills

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 1: Explore. Section 3 - Idea Generation

*SECTION LOCKED* Expand on mind map and select ideas to progress

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 2: Develop. Section 2 - Enrich Ideas

*SECTION LOCKED* Critical, reflective work on ideas and artists

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 1: Explore. Section 1 - Map the Topic

*SECTION LOCKED* Mindmapping

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 1: Explore. Section 2 - Basic Skills

*SECTION LOCKED* Advanced Drawing Skills

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 2: Develop. Section 3 - Refine Techniques

*SECTION LOCKED* Critical, reflective work on materials and techniques

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 2: Develop. Section 4 - Refine Ideas

*SECTION LOCKED* In-depth work on ideas and artists

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 3: Present. Section 1 - Plan Outcome

*SECTION LOCKED* Develop In-Depth & Prep for Outcome

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 3: Present. Section 2 - Create Outcome

*SECTION LOCKED* Create Your Final Outcome!

WONDERFUL OBJECTS - Module 3: Present. Section 3 - Review Outcome

*SECTION LOCKED* Reflection Time!

EXAM PREPARATION 2027 - RESPOND TO BRIEF

This section of the course will become available when the Exam Boards release their project briefs in January 2027.

*SECTION LOCKED* GCSE Art Exam Preparation