This is the most flexible and expandable part of using skateboard deck building in a curriculum. From simply designing and painting a sanded deck, to an in-depth exploration of its history, skateboard art provides a rich resource for learning and discussion.
Art sessions can start even before the decks are built, and carry on past when they are finished and ready to hang in an exhibition!
Points of Learning:
- Elements and Principles of Design
- Logo design (encourage individual creation of personal or school logos)
- Copyright and intellectual property rights of art
- Social Messaging - local and world street art
- Stencil art
- Skate Park art (perhaps a field trip?)
- Pop culture relating to skateboards
- History of skateboard art
- Graffiti and street art, current and historical
- Stages of design, from thumbnail sketches to final layouts
- Color theory, terms and definitions
- Type fonts, hand lettering
- Using symbols to represent other things
- Paints: oil/solvent based, water based, stains
- Paint application: brush, sponge, spray, airbrush, roller, layering
- Masking tape stenciling for one-off designs
- Hand cut stencils for repeat elements, intricate patterns and design elements
- Designing for a customer, approvals and delivery
- Art show event planning and advertising posters and flyers
- Setting up an art show, location and hanging a show
- Displaying skateboard final art decks with backdrops, support materials
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