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Graffiti Art

Graffiti Art has been a vibrant art form for many years, closely linked with Hip Hop and Rap since the 70's. Graffiti's music and art culture has a great appeal for young people. This activity breaks graffiti down into practical styles and techniques within a historical context. This is a creative and fun course using aerosols, markers, canvasses and stencils. Past graffiti courses for young people have culminated in a group project such as painting a designated wall.

Course Breakdown

The history of graffiti art, artists and styles; and gain a wider perspective of graffiti art in terms of its legal / illegal implications.
Tools, materials and techniques: using different media to expand on existing skills.
Creating a "piece" using different materials, tools, and techniques.
Adobe Photoshop software and its uses for graffiti. Learn how to make tee shirts / flyer designs.
The design process: creating an original work on canvas.
Diverse range of graffiti styles and how to use stencils, chalk, scratches, etc. Use cut outs and collages and create small scale works using mixed media.
Final piece: ideas, styles, and message. Work in groups in sharing design process.
Look at examples of "crazygood" graffiti, isolating elements and effects and working out the process behind them. Assess ideas for final group piece and rework designs.
One-to-one tuition.
OCN LR test & one to one tuition to complete final piece.

This OCN LR course is worth 3 credits at Levels 1 and 2.