Group Mural

Begin with a discussion about how and why graffiti is used as an art form to communicate opinions about an idea or group identity. Consider how color, shape, and line function in graffiti art. Explain that today the group will respond to an open-ended prompt using words and images to share their thoughts using the style of graffiti artists to communicate their opinion.  Invite the group to sit or stand around one very large piece of blank paper on a table, floor, or taped to a wall surface and provide a large set of marker or crayons for writing. Or, divide the large group into smaller groups, each with their own piece of large, blank paper and set of markers/crayons. Ask students to work silently to use words and images to respond to the prompt. Play music while students work. After 10-15 minutes, gather around the Graffiti page/s to reflect. Or invite to students to place a word or image as a respectful response to something made by another student in a final, silent round or to add further color or detail to an image/word already on the paper.