Street Art & Visual Representation
STREET ART & VISUAL REPRESENTATION
Street Art & Visual Representation at Macademia Daytime Academy introduces younger learners to creative expression through bold visuals, typography, and urban art styles. Students explore how images, words, and symbols can communicate ideas, identity, and messages while developing confidence in drawing, design, and creative thinking.
The course is structured into four flexible learning blocks, designed for home-educated children. Sessions are 2 hours long and follow a semi-structured, project-based approach, allowing students to experiment freely while being guided by tutors in a supportive studio environment.
Through hands-on projects, students create their own street art pieces, explore visual storytelling, and develop a strong sense of personal style while learning how art can influence people and spaces.
Identity & Culture
- What is visual communication
- Symbols, signs and meaning
- Personal identity through art
- Colour and message
- Exploring styles
- Sharing ideas
Media, Messages & Influence
- How images communicate ideas
- Posters, murals and public art
- Social media and visual culture
- Creating a message through art
- Audience and impact
- Presentation and discussion
Street Art Techniques
- Introduction to street art styles
- Lettering and typography basics
- Spray art techniques (simulated)
- Stencils and layering
- Texture and backgrounds
- Final artwork
Creative Project & Showcase
- Developing a concept
- Sketching and planning
- Creating a final piece
- Refining and improving
- Displaying work
- Final showcase and critique



