Design a street art mural
I can design a street art mural that communicates a chosen theme, using digital tools.
- Year 6
Design a street art mural
I can design a street art mural that communicates a chosen theme, using digital tools.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Street art has cultural, social, and artistic significance, and is created in both traditional and digital formats.
- Using digital media allows artists to experiment and refine their ideas before committing to a large-scale mural.
- Consideration of the wall space, scale, and public context is crucial when designing a mural.
Keywords
Street art - art created in public spaces, often with social or political messages
Mural - a large artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall or ceiling
Digital media - tools and platforms that allow for the creation, sharing, and manipulation of artwork using digital technology
Stencil - a technique used in street art where a cut-out template is placed on a surface to spray or paint a design
Proportion - the size relationship between different elements of a design
Common misconception
Digital tools are not necessary for street art; real street art has to be done with spray paint on walls.
While spray paint is common in street art, digital tools are increasingly used in the design and creation process. Digital art allows artists to experiment, refine, and plan their murals before transferring them to large-scale physical surfaces.
Equipment
Computers or tablets with digital art software. Sketchbooks or paper. Pens, pencils, erasers.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why do street artists often use symbolism in their artwork?
Q2.Where can symbolism be found?
Q3.Which of these artists are internationally known for street art?
Q4.Why is street art powerful?
Q5.What is meant by a social message in street art?
Q6.Match the keyword to the definition:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a mural?
Q2.Why is proportion important in mural design?
Q3.True or false? Before painting a mural, it can be useful to start by sketching your design on paper or digitally.
Q4.What affects how your mural is seen?
Q5.Put these steps in the correct order to design a street art mural:
Q6.Match the word to its correct meaning:
