MUMA Education Resource: Conservation at MUMA

Go behind-the-scenes at MUMA with our Museum Officer Trent Crawford to find out about our collection and conservation practices.  

Studio Habits of Mind

Studio Thinking promotes authentic practice in students. In this Watching Paint Dry session we consider how to create supportive environments that assist students in developing their creative practice. Gain some extra insights as we hear from Lois Hetland. Read our ARTicle about Studio Thinking with Lois Hetland HERE

Elements Posters + Booklet Set

Visual literacy is the prime language of our students, but how do we support them in developing a sophisticated vocabulary? At ArtEdVic we’ve created a resource that builds on the concept of a word wall. The lists support the current VCAA recognised Art Elements and are broken down into a scale to encourage the use […]

CREATIVE EDUCATORS: BLOCK PRINTING WITH HANDMADELIFE | NGV

During Crafted Fashion with handmadelife, we met Melbourne textile creatives Ramona Barry and Beck Jobson. Teachers participated in innovative block printing techniques that could be used in the secondary art and design curriculum.

JOHN OLSEN: THE YOU BEAUT COUNTRY | NGV

John Olsen: The You Beaut Country is a major exhibition offering an unparalleled opportunity to examine Olsen’s consummate place in Australian art history. This education resource for teachers of years F-12 presents a range of lesson ideas, helpful links and support materials inspired by the work of one of Australia’s most iconic artists.

Responding to Art | NGA

Responding to art from the National Gallery of Australia’s Collection is a resource for senior secondary students investigating a variety of themes and issues in art. From Pop art to Indigenous perspectives, art and artists from Australia and across the world are featured this multi-touch book. Galleries of works from the national collection are accompanied […]

Artful Thinking | Harvard Project Zero

Cheat Sheet

Sometimes you need a little help getting the ball rolling. We’ve developed this juicy list of themes and concepts to help you out. On the second page you’ll find some considerations you might take when examining artworks including exploring artists and viewers.

Visible Thinking | Harvard Zero

JOHN BRACK EDUCATION RESOURCE | NGV

This education resource accompanies the retrospective exhibition John Brack (2009–2010) which surveyed the complete oeuvre of this acclaimed Australian artist and presented paintings and works on paper from every major series he produced. The resource features a 24-page guide with questions, learning activities, quotations and commentaries to support and model students’ responses.