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Art, Design and Media

Subject update | 8 January 2025

Art, Design and Media January update

Welcome to the January update from your Subject Advisor.  

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Welcome back and happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed for the school term in your region.

This January update includes resources to support your assessments and the release of externally set assignments. You'll also find information about training events and external resources that can enhance your delivery and planning.

I hope you find these resources valuable, and that they contribute to your teaching success. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Wishing you a fantastic start to 2025!

Click on the link to your sector to read relevant updates for your qualification(s):

  • GCSE Art and Design
  • International GCSE Art and Design
  • A Level Art and Design
  • A Level History of Art
  • BTEC Level 1/2 Tech Awards
  • BTEC Level 2 Skills and Level 3 Nationals
  • International BTECs
  • BTEC Higher Nationals
  • T Levels
  • BTEC Level 1 Introductory
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  Helpful Resources and Inspiration

Importance of the Arts in Education

The importance of the arts in education and the value they bring to young people is at the heart of what we do. Designing courses that give students an authentic creative experience is a priority and it is vital that we continue to raise the profile of our subjects in education and beyond. As such, below is a range of external resources invaluable to your wider curriculum development.

Art UK

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Art UK Curations

Curations are groups of artworks selected, arranged, and published by our community of users.

You can even make your own curations based on preferred themes (such as the Component 2 externally set themes!)

Learn more about Art UK Curations

Play your way into Production

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Play Your Way Into Production

Find out what it’s like to be a newbie on a film/TV set!

Play Your Way Into Production is a free new game to give people an insight into the TV/film industry. Players have the opportunity to explore a TV/film set to find out more about how things work and the wide range of jobs available.

Learn more about Play Your Way Into Production

Sadako's Cranes for Peace

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Sadako’s Cranes for Peace

Sadako’s Cranes for Peace is a FREE teaching pack that enablesstudents to learn the inspiring story of a young Japanese girl who folded approximately 1,600 origami cranes in the hope to be granted a wish, despite suffering from terminal leukaemia as a result of the radiation from the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

Access the free teaching resource

Barbara Walker

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Barbara Walker at the Whitworth, Manchester

The first major survey exhibition by British artist Barbara Walker, charts her compelling figurative practice from 1990s to today. 'Being Here' presents over 70 extraordinary artworks, including rarely seen paintings. 

This exhibition runs until 26 January 2025.

Learn more about Barbara Walker and the exhibition

Zanele Muholi at Tate Modern, London

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Zanele Muholi at Tate Modern, London

Zanele Muholi is one of the most acclaimed photographers working today, and their work has been exhibited all over the world. With over 260 photographs, this major exhibition presents the full breadth of their career to date.

This exhibition runs until 26 January 2025.

Learn more about Zanele Muholi and the exhibition

The January Challenge 2025

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Become a Creativity Champion

64 Million Artists (supported by Pearson) have created a resource pack for schools to support delivery of The January Challenge 2025. This initiative will help more students, and more teachers feel creative at school, creating a stronger sense of community, agency, wellbeing, and a capacity to engage with the curriculum. We hope a creative January inspires a creative February and beyond!

Learn more about The January Challenge

Download the Creativity Champions pack for schools


 

Thank you!

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