Wanderers, The (ATOM Study Guide)

Synopsis

This 6 x 10 minute documentary series explores Art as Adventure. The Wanderers profiles six of Australia’s most exciting street artists as they take their work on the road to unexpected and unusual parts of Australia – discovering the influence of a new environment on their individual artistic styles.

From the Central Highlands of Tasmania to a farming town in regional NSW, a remote community in the Northern Territory to the islands in the Pacific, The Wanderers celebrates the amazing diversity of people and places found in Australia. Along with a huge range of locations, each of the six artists featured in The Wanderers takes on a unique personal challenge. Whether reflecting on inspiration, learning more about Australian art history, or celebrating communities that often go unnoticed. This is a series about discovery of self; of new cultures and place; and of Australia’s next generation of contemporary artists.

CURRICULUM AND EDUCATIONAL SUITABILITY LINKS:

The Wanderers is suitable for Secondary students in Years 7 – 12. Teachers are advised that there is an example of low-level coarse language in Episodes 1 and 6.

General understandings addressed in the film:

• The influence of environment on art work
• The importance of community consultation in the creation of public art work
• The discovery of self that occurs when travelling - The diversity of people and places in Australia and in surrounding communities

Summary of links to the National Curriculum:

•  Media Year 7-10
• Drama Year -7-10
• Art/Studio Arts Years 7-12
• English Years 7-10

Learning outcomes and content descriptors have not been developed for Arts subjects in the Australian curriculum; however, the ideas explored in the series could be linked to the key knowledge and skills in Senior Art throughout Australia.