Visual Arts Teaching Resources
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Mosaic Clover Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when learning about the Saint Patrick's Day celebration.
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Form Art Element Poster
A poster that explains the term 'form' as an art element.
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Value Art Element Poster
A poster that explains the term 'value' as an art element.
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The Arts Term Tracker (Australian Curriculum) - Years 7 and 8
A The Arts term tracker using the Australian Curriculum Years 7 and 8 content descriptors and codes.
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Line Drawing
A template to use as an example for this line drawing activity.
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Visual Arts Elements, Subject Matter and Composition Posters
A set of four posters examining visual arts elements, subject matter and composition.
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Printable Easter Basket Craft Activity
Download a printable Easter basket for a fun classroom craft activity.
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Easter Hat Craft Activity
A creative Easter hat craft activity using paper plates and bowls.
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Easter Bunny Craft Activity
A cute and creative Easter bunny craft activity using foam cups.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Middle Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the middle years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Lower Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the lower years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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How to Draw for Kids - Resource Pack
A collection of 'How to Draw for Kids' task cards.
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Visual Arts Elements Resource Pack - Upper Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the upper years when studying the elements of Visual Art.
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Visual Art Elements Unit – Upper Years
This Visual Arts unit investigates the Elements of Visual Art. Demonstrations and artistic techniques are explored, with particular attention given to line, shape, form, colour, texture and space.
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Visual Art Elements Unit - Lower Years
This Visual Arts unit investigates the Elements of Visual Art. Demonstrations and artistic techniques are explored, with particular attention given to line, shape and colour.
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An Introduction to Aboriginal Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the different types of Aboriginal art in Australia.
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Visual Art Elements Unit - Middle Years
This Visual Arts unit investigates the Elements of Visual Art. Demonstrations and artistic techniques are explored, with particular attention given to line, shape, form, colour and texture.
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Working with Form – Crazy Clay Critter
A 90-minute lesson in which students will create an imaginary creature from clay by experimenting with shape and form.
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Exploring Shape
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how geometric and organic shapes are used in visual arts.
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Aboriginal Sand Drawings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal sand drawings.
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Working with Texture – Impressive Imprints
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create a three-dimensional textured tile artwork using impressions.
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The Element of Texture
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how texture can be achieved in visual arts.
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Working with Texture – Textured Mandala
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create a patterned mandala by experimenting with a variety of textures.
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Exploring Texture
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how texture can be achieved in visual arts.
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Exploring Form
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate how form can be achieved in visual arts.
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Exploring Line
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how lines are used to define objects, add detail and express emotion in visual arts.
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Applying Aboriginal Art Techniques - Assessment Task
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their understanding of Aboriginal art techniques.
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Aboriginal Dot Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal dot painting.
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Aboriginal Body Painting
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal body painting.
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Aboriginal Bark Paintings
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal bark paintings.
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Aboriginal Rock Art
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal rock art.
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Working with Space – Balancing Act
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create an artwork that explores the interplay between positive and negative space.