Resources
Below are a number of free learning resources we have designed with trained teachers for use in secondary art classes - all activities are in line with the K-10 Syllabus.
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Learning Resources - Free Downloads
PACKAGES
Urban Art Walking Tour - Map and Guide
Download: Map and Guide (.pdf) * Updated May 2012
This map pinpoints 11 locations throughout Northbridge to discover a wonderful collection of high quality Urban Art murals. The guide tells you more about each location and the artists. It is a great starting point of inspiration for any painting, sculpture, drawing, print making or painting projects that you have planned or just as a tool to enrich students' understanding of the arts industry on a local level.
This pack contains:
- Map and Guide to 11 mural locations in Northbridge
An Introduction to Urban Art (Term Long Course)
Download: An Introduction to Urban Art (.zip) * Updated May 2012
This pack contains a terms worth of work on the subject of Urban Art. It uses the Walking Tour as an excursion, where the students will gather material to complete a number of activities back in the classroom. The students work toward creating a final urban inspired artwork that can be either an individual canvas or group mural.
This pack contains:
- Notes for Teachers
- Term Learning Plan
- Map and Guide to 11 mural locations in Northbridge
- 1 Worksheet for students to complete on the tour
- 7 Worksheets to complete in the classroom
- Student Self Evaluation Form
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SINGLE WORKSHEETS
Below are a number of single worksheets which you can use to build your own courses.
Typography
Download: Typography (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Explores the basics of typography and has students create a cover for their art folder recreating the letters of their name in a stylised format.
Shading
Download: Shading (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Learn about tone and shading, practicing different techniques that help give depth and 3D effect.
Perspective Drawing
Download: Perspective Drawing (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Explains the basic principles of perspective. Tasks have students photograph urban perspective examples and redraw their favourite image. Then taking this image and adding colour and pattern inspired by existing artworks.
Drawing the Face
Download: Drawing the Face (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Students learn the proportions of the face, then how stylising features can help to portray emotion.
Drawing Characters
Download: Drawing Characters (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Students learn the basics of proportions in the human figure. Stylised and exagerated characters are then explored, with students creating their own character.
Composition
Download: Composition (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
Explains some basic principles of composition, and has students rearrange past work to create alternative layouts.
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FURTHER RESOURCES
Professional Urban Artists
Download: Urban Artists List (.pdf) - Last updated 19/02/12
A useful list if you are considering hiring an artist for workshops at your school. Having artists in the classroom can be great to demonstrate aerosol techniques, or work with your group throughout the whole mural process.
Urban Art
Urban Art vs Graffiti Vandalism
Urban Art, unlike graffiti vandalism, is legal artwork where permission to mark the surface has been granted by the owner of the property. Urban Art projects are often completed through local councils, schools, businesses and not for profit organisations. State Government agencies and large corporations also participate in urban art projects, recognising that when undertaken properly, urban art can play an important role in our community.
All examples shown in our learning resources have been created by artist legally. The Western Australian government website www.goodbyegraffiti.wa.gov.au provides useful resources for educating students in regards to graffiti vandalism.
Videos
See below for a number of videos you can show in the classroom to engage and inspire young artists.
Kid Zoom - www.kid-zoom.com
Kid Zoom is a young Perth artist making big splashes in the international art scene.
- Installation Time Lapse - Boutwell Draper Gallery, Sydney, 2009 : Watch on YouTube here.
- 'This City Will Eat Me Alive' Exhibition, New York, 2010 : Watch on YouTube here.
Kyle Hughes-Odgers - www.kylehughesodgers.com
Kyle is a Perth based artist who exhibits locally and internationally. His work comprise of both large scale murals and canvas work.
- Warehouse Mural, Perth, 2011 : Watch on Vimeo here.
- Exhibition Opening Time Lapse, 'You Just Have Your Eyes Closed' Turner Galleries, Perth, 2011 : Watch on Vimeo here.
- Murdoch University Commission, Perth, 2010 : Watch on Vimeo here.
Product Features
These videos show artists using specialised art mediums exploring what can be achieved with them.
- Ironlak Paint Markers : Watch Australian artist SIRUM 1 test out Ironlak Paint Markers. : Watch on YouTube here.
- Molotow Transparent : Watch German artist MadC demonstrate what can be achieved with Molotow Transparent Aerosol Paint : Watch on YouTube here.