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12800 (v.2) Visual Communication in Context 192
Area: | Department of Art |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 10101 (v.4) Introduction to Indigenous Australians 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Through field trips, lectures and seminars students investigate the issues surrounding the presentation, representation and manipulation of indigenous art and in practical and written exercises, critique the success or failure of these examples. As well as a journal of ideas and responses, students work in groups to develop a small exhibition of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander art for students within the Centre for Aboriginal Studies and the Department of Art. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of the diversity and history of their own culture and a commitment to its maintenance and growth. Critically discussed the ways in which Indigenous art and craft is presented and discussed options for improving that form of presentation. Identified sensitive issues in the display and critical discussion of Indigenous art and found appropriate solutions. Developed a small exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art around a specific theme. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Caruana, W. (1993), Aboriginal Art. London, Thames and Hudson. Michaels, E. (1994), Bad Aboriginal Art. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Willis, A.M and Fry, T. (1988), Ethnocentrism, Art and the Culture of Domination. Praxis M19 pp16-22. Berndt, R.M and C.Hwith Stanton J. (1992), Australian Aboriginal Art - A Visual Perspective. Richmond, Victoria, Mandarin. Mueke, S. (1992), Textual Spaces - Aboriginality and Cultural Studies. Sydney, New South Wales, University Press. Benjamin, J. Aboriginal Art - Exploitation or Empowerment? Art in America,. July, pp73-81. Maughan, J and Magaw, J.V.S. (1986), The Dreamtime Today - A Survey of Contemporary Aboriginal Arts and Crafts. (exh. cat.), Kintore Gallery, Adelaide 10-28 September, Flinders University Art Museum. |
Unit Texts: | Visual Culture research unit. (2003), Course Reader. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Field Trips 30%. Lectures/Seminars 30%. Tutorial 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100300 Visual Arts and Crafts (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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