a strong hope or desire to achieve something great in the future. It’s like a dream or goal you want to work towards

how various groups, cultures, or issues are visually portrayed in art to reflect their experiences and viewpoints

art in public spaces, including commissioned works such as murals and non-permitted works such as graffiti

Street art: power to the people

Art and design

What is social action?

Making a collaborative portrait

Art and war

Repetition in art activism

Belonging: a sense of place

Pupils will explore social action in a variety of forms, from collaborative practice to inndividual action and how art works can challenge ideas and influenece decisions. These lessons encourage critical thinking and self-expression, fostering creativity, empathy, and social awareness.

Social action

a strong hope or desire to achieve something great in the future

art in public spaces, including commissioned and non-permitted works

how various groups or cultures are portrayed in art to reflect them

Match these keywords with the correct definitions. 

Everyone agrees it is only a form of rebellion.

Everyone considers it a form of vandalism.

It is only seen as a way to improve local areas. 

For some it's an act of rebellion, for others it's a way to improve an area.

It is a legitimate and powerful form of expression that addresses social issues

It is only a form of art created in galleries

It is a style of art meant for private spaces

Which statement is most accurate about how 'street art' is considered by the art community?

It is mostly decorative and does not address social topics.

It only reaches a small group of people who are interested in art.

Its public location can reach a wide audience to highlight social issues.

It is typically hidden and not easily seen by the public.

Which statement is most accurate in describing how street art can be impactful?

Fill the gap: Street art can create a sense of community identity and ...

Artists can collaborate with a community to build pride, ownership, and a sense of belonging through making street art. These works can build {{}} and celebrate local communities.

A desire or ambition to achieve something

A form of artistic expression through colour

Which statement most accurately defines the term "aspiration"?

How artists use colour and texture to create a pleasing image

How various groups are portrayed to reflect their experiences and viewpoints

The act of drawing or painting a realistic portrait

The process of arranging elements in a composition for aesthetic balance

What does the term "representation" mean in art?

What is the correct term for 'writing or images that have been sprayed, stencilled, painted, scratched or drawn illicitly onto or within a public place'?

Artworks created exclusively on canvases but displayed in public spaces

Art created in public spaces and displayed in private spaces

Art in public spaces, including commissioned art and non-permitted work

Public art created without permission, but focused solely on political messages

What is the most accurate definition of 'street art'? 

Which of these is least likely to be a form of street art? 

Complete the sentence: Street art can reach a {{}} audience due to being in a public space. 

Starter Quiz

Which statement most accurately defines the term "aspiration"?