What is Art? | Critical and Creative Thinking

Mon–Fri, 10 am, 11.30 am, 1 pm & 2:30 pm
Levels 5–10
NGV International & The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia 

Thinking caps on! Inspire creative and critical thinking in this fun and challenging NGV educator-led program. Students will explore a range of thought-provoking works in the NGV Collection, and examine some of the big questions in art such as how we define and value art. Students will participate in guided discussion employing a range of strategies including Artful Thinking Routines.

This program will be tailored to the level of the students.

Students will:

• Question and investigate art and design from different cultural, historical and contemporary contexts using Artful Thinking strategies and tools.
• Consider and respond to philosophical questions and big ideas about art.
• Listen and respond to comments and views of others thoughtfully and constructively

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $11 per student

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