Pintura de mural na escola

: reflexão sobre a inclusão da arte urbana no ensino das artes visuais

Abstract

This dissertation is the result of an empirical, qualitative, and exploratory study conducted
within the framework of Supervised Teaching Practice in the subject of Drawing A. The research
question addressed is:
"What are the challenges and benefits of collaboration between urban artists and students
in the context of visual arts education? And how can this practice contribute to students'
understanding of urban culture?"
Throughout the academic year 2022/2023, various thematic units related to urban art, mural
painting, and illustration were implemented with an 11th-grade class, culminating in a final mural
painting project at the school. This project was developed in collaboration with a local artist and
illustrator from Amarante. The research methodology employed was action research, incorporating
a project work methodology. It was observed that the teaching and learning process of drawing is
enhanced when students are engaged with the thematic content.
The study aims to promote contemporary techniques in visual arts to expand students'
creative horizons. Interdisciplinary dimensions and current artistic expressions were addressed to
enrich students' skills in technique, expression, creativity, autonomy, cooperation, creation, and
reflection.
This research explores the importance of urban art in visual arts education and seeks to
understand the challenges and benefits of collaboration between urban artists and students through
the practical mural painting project conducted at the school. The approach aims to broaden students'
repertoire, motivate them to appreciate the diversity of artistic styles, and foster critical and
conscious thinking.
Keywords: urban art, mural painting, illustration, interdisciplinarity, project methodology.

Date of Award	2024
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	HUGO MIGUEL MARQUES DAS NEVES BARATA (Supervisor)