Social Message - Street Art/Public Art - Social Development Goals

Social messages unit that is built upon the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ambition of the unit is to students understanding of how artists communicate a message in their artwork, and how as a member of society can we present our own understanding of the global issues.

This is a complete unit of work which includes tasks, assessment points, phases of experimentation, development of ideas and the final outcome. Throughout the document there is examples of students outcomes and relevant artist stimulus as a content/concept focus.

Skills (Art forms/media)

1. Collage
2. Screen printing
3. Stencil printing
4. Multiple layered stencils
5. Colour awareness
6. Typography
7. Digital drawing
8. Digital collage - Photographic manipulation
9. Print surface and grounds

*** Knowledge and Understanding**

1. What is a social message?
2. How can I communicate my understanding of society through my artworks?
3. How do artists communicate their ideas?
4. Can art create change in society?

The unit of work moves students through various stages of experimentation with media and materials which are supported by artist content. Students are exposed to various issues to respond to using several forms of stimulus from music to global news and TV shows.