12797 (v.2) Indigenous Studio Workshop 191

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

6.0

Studio:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Students will undertake a number of staff initiated projects, which will examine issues such as the representation of Indigenous Australians leading to the possibility for developing new modes of representation, social and political issues relating to contemporary Aboriginal society and cultural concerns for contemporary Aboriginal artists. Traditional techniques and approaches will be encouraged and a critique of various forms of representation will be undertaken. Students will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating their competence in traditional and contemporary technologies and processes.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed an appropriate level of independent judgement, imagination and commitment in successfully realising set projects. Selected and developed imaginative strategies for conceptualising ideas. The ability to perpetuate practices to which they have traditional rights and to explore and develop new art practices in response to changing situations.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Dawson, J. (1981), The Complete Guide to Prints and Print Media Techniques and Materials. Oxford, Phaidon Press. Ross, J. and Romano, C. (1972), Glass Casting and Mould Making. New York, Free Press. Green, J. (ed.) (1981), Utopia - Women Country and Batik. (exh. cat.), Adelaide Festival Centre Gallery. Ucko, P.J. (ed.) (1977), Form in Indigenous Art. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. 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 1986, Flinders University Art Museum.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 50%, Tutorial 20%, Workshop 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y