Visual Arts Teaching Resources
An extensive collection of teaching resources to use when learning about visual arts in your primary classroom. Use the customisable banner widget to make an arts related display banner for your classroom. Also provided are posters that highlight the elements of visual arts, drawing on demand activities, vocabulary word wall cards and colour theory materials. Use the colour posters as displays in your classroom to assist students in learning the different colours and their associated names.
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The Arts Term Tracker (WA Curriculum) - ABLEWA
The Arts term tracker using the WA Curriculum ABLEWA content descriptors and codes.
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Kite Window Decoration Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when learning about the Basant Kite Festival celebration.
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Eiffel Tower Oil Pastel Art Activity
A creative art activity to use when learning about the Bastille Day celebration.
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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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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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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 - Upper Years
A comprehensive pack of resources to use with the upper 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 - 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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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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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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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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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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Applying Line – Moving Lines
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create an artwork by experimenting with various types of lines.
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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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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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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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The Element of 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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Assessment – Patterns, Lines and Feelings
An assessment task in which students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the use of line in visual arts.
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Visual Arts Elements Introduction
A 60-minute lesson in which students are introduced to the seven elements of art.
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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 Wandjina Artworks
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal Wandjina artworks.
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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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The Element of Colour
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how colour is used to express feeling and evoke a response in visual arts.
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The Element of Shape
A 60-minute lesson in which students will investigate how geometric and organic shapes are used in visual arts.
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Working with Line – Pattern to Picture
A 60-minute lesson in which students will create a class artwork by experimenting with line and pattern.
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Using Colour
A 60-minute lesson in which students investigate colour and how it can be used effectively to convey meaning 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 Cross-Hatching
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand the history and traditional techniques of Aboriginal cross-hatching.