KS3 Textiles Graffiti Project(3 Lessons)

Bring creativity, texture, and street art into your classroom with this engaging Graffiti Design Project!

This dynamic unit is designed to run across three lessons, giving students the opportunity to explore bold visual styles while developing practical making skills. A key feature of the project is the option to include one hands-on practical lesson, where students are introduced to the art of felting. In this session, learners create their own felt, building a deeper understanding of material properties and textile techniques before incorporating it into their final graffiti-inspired design.

For settings where time, resources, or facilities are limited, the project is fully adaptable commercially purchased felt can be used in place of student-made material, ensuring flexibility without compromising creativity or outcomes.

Carefully structured and easy to deliver, this project is suitable for all KS3 year groups, as well as non-specialist teachers, and can be confidently picked up by a cover teacher if needed. Every lesson includes clear instructions, starter activities, and plenaries, ensuring a smooth and engaging learning journey from start to finish.

The project also includes clear assessment criteria for each piece of work, designed to support both teacher assessment and peer marking, helping students to reflect on and improve their outcomes. To extend learning beyond the classroom, a homework task encourages students to research and investigate current street graffiti artists, building contextual understanding and inspiration.

Perfect for encouraging experimentation, personal expression, and cross-disciplinary learning, this project blends urban art aesthetics with tactile making processes, making it ideal for a wide range of learners. The project can also be extended by adding an additional lesson, allowing students more time to develop and refine the practice elements they have already begun.

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Give your students the chance to design, create, and bring their ideas to life in a bold and meaningful way!