In this summative assessment, students immersed themselves in the world of street art through a carefully curated selection of iconic graffiti works, approaching them not merely as images but as powerful voices expressing social realities, human stories, and the hopes of a city. Each artwork became a starting point for dialogue, inviting students to look closely and thoughtfully at symbols, colours, figures, expressions, and settings, and to interpret the message they believed the artist intended to communicate, as well as how this message reached the viewer.

Through reflective discussion and personal engagement, students explored the emotions each artwork evoked in them, from joy and hope to sadness, anger, admiration, or quiet reflection. They identified the specific visual elements that triggered these feelings and connected them to their own thoughts, experiences, and perspectives, demonstrating sensitivity and emotional awareness. To conclude, each student proposed an alternative title for the artwork that captured the meaning they had discovered and expressed their own authentic creative voice.

This process strengthened students’ visual literacy and their ability to read art with empathy, justify interpretations with evidence, and understand street art as a form of dialogue rather than decoration. Above all, it highlighted how art in public spaces can carry messages of resistance, connection, and hope, giving voice to individuals and communities alike.

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