Art and Community · Summer Term

Murals and Street Art

Exploring the history and impact of murals and street art as forms of public expression and community engagement.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how murals and street art contribute to the identity and aesthetics of a community.
  2. Compare and contrast the artistic intentions behind sanctioned murals versus unsanctioned graffiti.
  3. Design a conceptual mural for a specific wall in your community, justifying its theme and visual elements.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Visual Arts - Looking and Responding 8.1NCCA: Visual Arts - Visual Awareness 8.2
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Creative Journeys: Exploring Art and Design
Unit: Art and Community
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Gallery Walk

Create displays, rotate and critique

30–50 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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Town Hall Meeting

Community meeting simulation with stakeholder roles

35–55 min

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