Pacific Art
Pacific Art is an exciting art programme that explores art made in the Pacific. Students will explore the use of symbols and patterns within Pacific Art (focussing on Tonga, Samoa, Fiji as well as New Zealand). Students will be exposed to pieces of tapa and learn the process behind making tapa, before imitating the methods used to create their own stylised piece to take away with them.
Teacher Resource: 
Pacific Art Teacher Resource.pdf (3.63MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Understand Pacific Island symbols and designs
- Make your own tapa cloth, using the symbols and patterns you learned
- Numbers of Students:
- Maximum 30
- Class Level:
- Y 2 - 8.
- Programme Duration:
2 hours
- Possible Focus Topics:
- Pacific cultures and the importance of art and craft
- Role of symbols and patterns in Pacific art