The Art and Design Handbook provides you with reliable guidance from The National Society for Education in Art and Design on leading art and design in your school, including the responsibilities of the role, how to assess your school's performance, how to plan projects and record progress and how to use art in a cross-curricular capacity. The Art and Design Handbook provides you with reliable guidance from The National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) on leading art and design in your school. Part 1 covers the role and responsibilities of a leader of art and design, how to assess your school's performance, how to plan projects and record progress and how to use art in a cross-curricular capacity. Part 2 provides practical guidance making full use of key elements of art and design, including: * The language of art * Learning from art and artists * Technology and new media * Drawing * Painting * Printmaking * Textiles and crafts * Clay modelling * 3D construction * Design and designing Staff development activities throughout provide opportunities to further inspire your staff and build on their existing skill set.