when people work together to make their community or the world better

an exchange of thoughts, ideas, or information between two or more people

a connection we make in our minds between ideas or things, based on something they have in common

a sheet of material with a design, shape, or letters cut out. Used to apply a pattern or image by painting, drawing, or spraying over the cut-out areas, leaving the design on the surface underneath.

What is social action?

Art and design

Making a collaborative portrait

Art and war

Repetition in art activism

Street art: power to the people

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

working together with others to achieve a common goal or complete a task

people who take part in an activity, event, or competition

a group of people who share common interests, goals, experiences or values

artwork created to influence people’s opinions, or actions, by promoting a message

when someone pays an artist to create a specific piece based on their request and specifications

to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable. For example, if you amplify an idea or message, you make it more powerful or easier for people to notice or understand.

when you repeat an action, phrase, or image multiple times

an simple image or phrase that represents or stands for something else

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

the human-made spaces around us that create our local environment

an important place or thing that is recognisable and stands out. It could be a building, artwork or natural feature that helps people know where they are or what a place is known for.

built elements such as buildings, streets, roads, parks, and bridges

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