2023 Coursework Guides
Closeness and simplicity to nature coursework guide
From the gardens and paradise to land art, discover the artworks in our collection that explore the themes of closeness and proximity to nature
Complex and simple movement coursework guide
From machines to humans, discover the artworks in our collection that explore the themes of simple and complex movement
Simple processes, complex outcomes coursework guide
From optical illusions and repeating forms to instructions, discover the artworks in our collection that explore the theme of simple processes, complex outcomes
Details and the uncanny coursework guide
From photoreal to dreams, discover the artworks in our collection that explore the themes of details and the uncanny
Layers Coursework Guide
From stacking and painting to collage and hidden layers, discover the artworks in our collection that explores the techniques of layering
Objects Coursework Guide
From the uncanny and personal to advertisement and politics, discover the artworks in our collection that explores the themes of object
Senses Coursework Guide
From touch and taste to sight and smell, discover the artworks in our collection that explores the themes of the senses
Reflection Coursework Guide
From mirror and glass to water and fractals, discover the artworks in our collection that explores the themes and techniques of reflection
Past Coursework Guides
Weather Coursework Guide
From sun worshipers, cloud gazers and storm chasers to artists who use the weather to explore broader themes and ideas
Materials Coursework Guide
From 'usual' to unlikely art materials: explore textures, qualities, techniques and symbolism of things artists use to make their work
Still Life Coursework Guide
Not just fruit and flowers, explore still lifes from realistic to abstract and familiar to unexpected
Dynamism and Movement Coursework Guide
Explore how artists use marks and colour to suggest motion or make kinetic, performance and video art to explore movement
Landmarks Coursework Guide
From art about landmarks to art that is itself a landmark: get some inspiration on the theme of landmarks
Diary Coursework Guide
From sketchbooks to video diaries and the everyday to big life events, explore how artists use diaries to record the world around them
Mark Making Coursework Guide
Explore the different ways artists use marks and expressive qualities
Outline Coursework Guide
Discover surprising ways artists use outlines in art from graphic to graffiti or abstract and animated
Clothing Coursework Guide
Explore art and fashion, from clothes and identity to shapes, patterns and textures of clothing inspired by art
Masks Coursework Guide
Explore how artists have used masks in their work, to protect, disguise, hide and amuse
Trees Coursework Guide
From atmosphere and symbolism to textures and abstract shapes, explore how trees have inspired artists
Memory Coursework Guide
Explore memories of the past, memories of people and fading memories to see how artists recall and reminisce in art
Food Coursework Guide
Can a humble bag of chips or slice of pizza become a masterpiece? Explore some tasty art about food
Colour Coursework Guide
Explore how different artists have used colour in their work and sketches
Form Coursework Guide
What exactly is form? And how can you explore it in your sketchbook?
Play Coursework Guide
What does play mean for you? Is it sports, or music? Perhaps it’s drifting into a personal imaginary world, or maybe it’s social – board games, card games, or just meeting others
Underwater Coursework Guide
About 70 percent of the Earth is covered in water. It’s probably the least-explored part of our planet - we’ve explored more of space than the oceans. But maybe because of that, for artists, water has been a theme, a subject and even a medium to work with
Line Coursework Guide
See how artists use the power of a line and try some ideas in your sketchbook
Tone Coursework Guide
Learn how you can use tone in your sketchbook
Transmission Coursework Guide
Discover works in which artists explore the complex ways humans spread thoughts and ideas
Isolation Coursework Guide
Recently we have all had to deal with long and short periods of isolation. How have artists explored the ideas of isolation in their work, and what can you learn from those experiences?
Mother and Child Coursework Guide
Discover tender images of new mums and babies and artists' in-depth explorations of mother and child relationships
Journeys Coursework Guide
From physical journeys and migration to journeys of self-discovery, get ideas and inspiration about journeys in art
Relationship Coursework Guide
Exploring relationships in art, as a connection or association between people, things or ideas
Letters and Words Coursework Guide
Discover how artists use letters and words in their art
Force Coursework Guide
From forces of nature and forceful feelings to force as a method, explore how artists have used force in art
Ritual Coursework Guide
What is a ritual? Discover how ritual has been used as a theme in art
Self-Image Coursework Guide
Explore how artists have represented themselves, and others, using portraiture
Transformation Coursework Guide
Explore how artists have transformed objects and ideas through their work
Details Coursework Guide
Explore the theme of details through works in our collection
Human Figure Coursework Guide
Explore people drawn, painted or sculpted from life and art that explores abstract ideas about being human
News and Event Coursework Guide
Look at artists responses to news, from headline-grabbing events and social or political issues, to stories of the extraordinary everyday
Light and Dark Coursework Guide
Look at artworks made from light and shadow to the symbolic use of light and dark to make powerful statements
Interwoven Coursework Guide
Explore art that interweaves materials, ideas, experiences and histories
Perspective Coursework Guide
From vanishing points to points of view, explore perspective in art
Spaces Coursework Guide
Busy crowded streets, eerie empty rooms, explore spaces in art
Habitats Coursework Guide
From art about home life to art that highlights the impact of climate change and pollution on natural habitats
Texture Coursework Guide
Explore textures in art from woven textures and textured fabrics and materials to gestural marks and patterns
Toys Coursework Research
From pop art to gender politics, see toys in a new light and get some inspiration for your coursework
Myths and Legends Coursework Guide
Be inspired by myths and legends – or create your own!
Changed Identity Coursework Guide
From changing their own identities to changing the identity of objects, how have artists explored the theme of changed identity?
Space Coursework Guide
From the space race to heavenly bodies, find some coursework inspiration
Plastics Coursework Guide
Explore plastic in art for some research inspiration
Old and New Coursework Guide
Uncover ways of thinking of Old and New in art
Circus Coursework Guide
Uncover ways of exploring the theme of Circus for coursework inspiration
Rhythm Coursework Guide
Explore artworks with rhythm for some coursework inspiration
Geometric Coursework Guide
Maths meets art to inspire your coursework
Moments in Time Coursework Guide
See how artists respond to moments in time to inspire your coursework
Crowded Coursework Guide
Pack in tightly for some inspiration for your coursework
