12799 (v.2) Indigenous Studio Workshop 192

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

6.0

Studio:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12797 (v.2) Indigenous Studio Workshop 191 or any previous version

Syllabus:

The undertaking of a number of group initiated projects which will further explore issues such as the representation of Indigenous Australians, leading to the possibility for developing new modes of representation, social and political issues relating tocontemporary Aboriginal society and cultural concerns for contemporary Indigenous artists. Traditional techniques and approaches will be encouraged and a critique of various forms of representation will be undertaken. Forms of visual research and written and oral research as a basis for developing visual ideas will be investigated. A portfolio of work will be developed demonstrating competence in traditional and contemporary technologies and processes.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Employed an appropriate level of independent judgement, imagination and commitment in successfully realising set projects. Further 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), The Complete Printmaker New York, Free Press. Green, J. (ed.) (1981), Utopia - Women Country and Batik. (exh. cat.), Adelaide Festival Centre Gallery. Watson, C. et al. Najanooga-Paintings and Prints By Aboriginal Artists (exh. cat: Coo-ee Aboriginal Art, 28 February-27 March, 1989) Ucko, P.J. (ed), (1977), Form in Indigenous Art. Canberra, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. Maughan, J. and Magaw, J.V.S. 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 2	Y