art created in public spaces, often with social or political messages

a statement or theme expressed through art that addresses societal issues such as human rights, climate change, equality, or political movements

tools and platforms that allow for the creation, sharing, and manipulation of artwork using digital technology

the use of images, colours, or objects to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning

Exploring social messages in street art

Art and design

Pupils will study street art in contemporary culture. They will consider grafitti in the context of calligraphy and sign painting traditions. They will learn how to draw graffiti letters and street art graphics before designing their own street art composition for a community space artwork.

Street Art: digital and new media

A message that highlights issues in the community or world

Which of the following best describes a social message in street art?

Which tool would you most likely use to create digital street art?

create art that is solely for commercial purposes.

decorate public spaces with random patterns.

express personal opinions or social messages.

Using objects or images to stand for ideas

It lets artists carve designs into stone walls

It allows artists to paint with real spray cans

It helps artists design and share their work widely using computers or tablets

It teaches artists how to mix paint by hand

What is one important way that digital media helps artists create street art today?

a statement or theme in art that addresses societal issues

the use of images, colours, or objects to represent ideas or concepts

a gradual transition from one colour to another.

a gradual transition from an artist to another.

A large sculpture presented in a public space.

Arranging letters and text to make written language visually appealing.

Painting letters in various different colours to make them stand out.

Graffiti is a form of street art that uses ...

Bold letters, vibrant colours and stylised fonts

Small letters, dull colours and boring fonts

Large letters that are only coloured in black

__________ can be used in graffiti to make typography designs bold and expressive.

True or False? Digital media allows graffiti artists to experiment with different tools to create a broader range of styles, effects, and results.

In digital media, different elements are stacked on top of each other.

Writing or images sprayed, stencilled or drawn on a public space.

A gradual transition from one colour to another.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Exploring social messages in street art

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.