Essential Question

How are visual conventions used in artworks by female First Nations artists?

Warning — First Nations teachers and students are advised that this curriculum resource may contain images, voices or names of deceased people.

Unit details

Y2 Visual Arts
Lesson Time: 40 minutes
Lessons: 12
Duration: 12 weeks
Australian Curriculum
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority.

Unit overview

In this unit, students will:

  • explore the ways female First Nations artists use visual conventions such as pattern, symbol, colour and line to convey meaning in their artworks
  • experiment with different artistic styles, creating their own artworks based on the pieces that they’ve viewed by each of the featured female artists
  • listen to artists explaining the ways that their art is inspired by Country and the ways they use art as a tool to share their First Nations culture.

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