Connect with the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) online and be inspired by the collaborative exhibition, WHO ARE YOU: Australian Portraiture. Following an introduction to the exhibition by Joanna Gilmour (NPG Curator Collections and Research), join educators from both galleries in focused discussions relevant for any classroom about some of the portraits from the exhibition. Have your art materials ready to discover how each work can inform creative portraiture projects and activities perfect for the end of the school year and beyond.
Cost: $30
Duration: 1.5hours
Learning Objectives:
• Analyse and interpret the meanings and messages in portraits in the exhibition WHO ARE YOU | Australian Portraiture
• Develop strategies for engaging students in meaningful discussion about artworks
• Create and share artworks inspired by portraits in the exhibition that can be implemented and adapted for the classroom
Materials required
• A4 drawing paper
• Black A4 paper
• White pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Graphite pencil
• Coloured pencils
• Coloured cover paper (at least three colours)
• A black and white photo of your face, 5cm-10cm in size
Optional materials
• Coloured pastels or crayons