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

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.

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Field Trips 30%. Lectures/Seminars 30%. Tutorial 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y