A worksheet to print and take out with you on an art walk… designed by illustrator Catie Waterworth
Visual Literacy & Observation Skills
Close looking: Training to observe artwork carefully and notice details they might otherwise miss
Visual analysis: Learning to describe what they see systematically
Detective thinking: Approaching art with curiosity and investigative questions
Critical Thinking & Inquiry
Asking questions: Developing the habit of questioning what they observe (Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?)
Making deductions: Drawing conclusions based on visual evidence
Problem-solving: Using clues in the artwork to understand its meaning or story
Art Appreciation & Understanding
Engaging with art: Making gallery or museum visits more interactive and less intimidating
Understanding artistic choices: Considering why artists made certain decisions about colour, composition, subject matter
Building confidence: Feeling empowered to interpret art in their own way
Communication & Expression
Descriptive language: Expanding vocabulary to describe visual elements
Written expression: Practicing writing skills through art responses
Sharing interpretations: Building confidence in expressing personal opinions about art.
A worksheet to print and take out with you on an art walk… designed by illustrator Catie Waterworth
Visual Literacy & Observation Skills
Close looking: Training to observe artwork carefully and notice details they might otherwise miss
Visual analysis: Learning to describe what they see systematically
Detective thinking: Approaching art with curiosity and investigative questions
Critical Thinking & Inquiry
Asking questions: Developing the habit of questioning what they observe (Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?)
Making deductions: Drawing conclusions based on visual evidence
Problem-solving: Using clues in the artwork to understand its meaning or story
Art Appreciation & Understanding
Engaging with art: Making gallery or museum visits more interactive and less intimidating
Understanding artistic choices: Considering why artists made certain decisions about colour, composition, subject matter
Building confidence: Feeling empowered to interpret art in their own way
Communication & Expression
Descriptive language: Expanding vocabulary to describe visual elements
Written expression: Practicing writing skills through art responses
Sharing interpretations: Building confidence in expressing personal opinions about art.
