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302027 (v.2) Healing Art Processes 512


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The selection from a wide range of art activities/materials for use in particular healing situations. Strategies to explore multiple levels of narrative expression in various indigenous contexts, groups and individuals ,age related. Processes to recognise Indigenous approaches to healing and to explore, negotiate and develop restorative art strategies. Processes to monitor, guide and evaluate desired outcomes. Documentation and referral procedures for follow up care.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated knowledge of holistic nature of healing art processes. Used a range of narrative expressions in diverse Indigenous contexts. Deployed a range of creative artistic activities- art, stories, music, dance and painting, etc.- in creative healing art processes.

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:

Berndt, R.M. and Berndt, C.H., (1992), 'Perspectives and Meanings', in Berndt, R.M. and C.H/ (eds) Aboriginal Art Australia: A Visual Perspective. Mandarin, Port Melbourne,pp.17-44. Golvan, C., (1992), 'Aboriginal Art and the Protection of Indigenous Cultural Rights' Aboriginal Law Bulletin 2 (56),pp 5-8. Hazelhurst, K.M. (1996). A Healing Place, Central Queensland University Press. McCulloch,(1999)., Contemporary Aboriginal Art. Allen and Unwin, North Ryde, NSW. Stewart, M., (1999), Mother and Child: The Women Of Warmun, Magabala Books, Broome. Stanner, W.E.H. (1979) 'The Dreaming' in W.E.H. Stanner (ed), White Man Got No Dreaming, Australian National University Press, pp. 23-40.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Group work activites 30%, Paper 40%, Presentation 40%. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Field of Education:

 90311 Indigenous Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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