Unit Title: Street Art Key Concepts: Communication Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression
Unit Overview Students will develop an appreciation for street art through an examination of the medium through human history. Students will look at how street art has proven to be a catalyst for both political and social change. Grade 9 will then look at ways street art enhances public spaces by taking a trip to Phuket Town. Grade 9 must first practice using spray paints on a plywood wall where students can paint whatever they want. Students will then collaborate ideas on how the school's mission statement can be visually represented in their own street art.