Join us for an interactive and engaging program designed to equip your students with the confidence and tools to explore and interpret portraits. Through hands-on activities and guided discussions, your class will develop skills to uncover the stories behind the artwork while sparking their creativity and curiosity!   

Activity Outline: Our visual art programs are curiosity-led to guide students on 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.