Join us for an engaging and interactive program tailored for upper primary students, where they’ll develop the confidence and critical thinking skills to interpret portraits. Through hands-on activities and meaningful discussions, your students will uncover the stories behind artworks, fostering creativity and a deeper understanding of visual literacy, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.    

Activity Outline: Our visual art programs are curiosity-led to guide students on different ways to interpret portraits. Students will look at aspects of biography, identity and culture; portraits made with different styles and media; and learn through discussion, activity and drawing.  

Curriculum connections   

Learning areas: The Arts – Visual Arts  

General capabilities:  Creative and Critical Thinking  

Cross-curriculum priorities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures  

Materials: Please ensure each student has access to paper and pencils.