Art in Focus

Program

Learn about some of the most well-known works of art in the Gallery’s collection. From Jackson Pollock’s painting Blue poles to Fujiko Nakaya's Foggy wake in a desert: An ecosphere, this program focuses on the role of art and artists in our society.

Location and Duration

Online, 45–60 mins
Onsite, 60 mins, capacity 60
Onsite with artmaking, 120 mins

Level Details

Onsite program for Primary students can include artmaking in the Studio ($5 per student)

Curriculum Connections

Learning Area: Visual arts
Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
General capabilities: critical and creative thinking.

Themes

Role of art, Collection highlights, Abstract expressionism, First Nations Art, Modern art, Contemporary art

Curriculum content

Explore ideas and practices used by artists from different cultures and times, including the practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, to represent different views, beliefs and opinions; identify purposes and meanings of artworks using visual arts terminology to compare artworks from different social, cultural and historical contexts; investigate how artists use materials, techniques, technologies and processes; analyse how artists use visual conventions and communicate artistic intentions in artworks, evaluate how the display of artworks enhance their meaning for an audience.

Online Program

Join us live online, in your classroom for a free online workshop, delivered by our Education team including experienced learning facilitators and artist educators.

This program is 'by request'. Select an AM or PM time slot on an available date. When completing your booking specify the best time for your class. Please book at least four weeks in advance.

For further information on programs, call +61 2 6240 6777 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.au.

At the Gallery Program

Be sure to book your school program at least four weeks in advance via Book Canberra Excursions. Let us know your students’ needs so we can support their learning, including tailoring programs for students with disability.

For further information on programs, call +61 2 6240 6777 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.au. To help plan for an onsite visit, see Plan a School Experience.