12804 (v.2) Indigenous Studio Workshop 292

Area:

Department of Art

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

6.0

Studio:

1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12801 (v.2) Indigenous Studio Workshop 291 or any previous version

Syllabus:

A number of individually initiated projects to enable the exploration of issues, themes, and ideas in contemporary Australian society. Traditional techniques and approaches will be developed alongside contemporary techniques and processes to facilitate the development of visual ideas. A portfolio of work will be developed demonstrating your ability to deal with a wide range of issues and ideas through the appropriate choice of traditional and contemporary processes.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed ideas into coherent forms. Identified and explored current issues and themes in contemporary Indigenous and Australian art practice. Developed the necessary exploratory processes and research as a means of generating visual 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