| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Australian Indigenous Art |
| Unit ID: | VCHAT2005 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (BAXDC1002 or FEAFN1102 or VCHAT1012) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 100301 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit initially focuses on the role of art in Australian Indigenous cultures from both geographical and historical perspectives. The changing reception and understanding of Indigenous art through the 20th century will be explored along with the associated issues. Contemporary Indigenous art practices will be investigated in relation to the dynamics of visual culture at local, national and international levels. The range of perspectives shaping the interpretation of Indigenous art and representations of Indigenous people will be explored with local Traditional Custodian /Owners’ arts practice and knowledge a particular focus. The unit is designed to include, as much as possible, an Indigenous knowledge-centred framework in acknowledgement of the diversity and complexity of First Nations cultures. Students will develop their critical thinking skills and cultural understanding in interpreting contemporary Indigenous art.
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| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
(On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to):
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| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Identify and understand key issues in the role of art within Australian Indigenous cultures |
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| K2. | Comprehend the impact of western engagement with Australian Indigenous art practice and the development of ethical and commercial protocols to recognise indigenous intellectual property rights and copyright |
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| K3. | Recognise the significance of contemporary Indigenous art practice in expressing cultural, social and political knowledge and beliefs, including the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Explain and analyse the contemporary frameworks and approaches utilised in interpreting and valuing Australian Indigenous art. |
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| S2. | Apply an appropriate vocabulary to communicate effectively about Australian Indigenous art |
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| S3. | Summarise the evolving relationship between Indigenous art and the westernised /global approaches to cultural awareness and inclusiveness. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Research historical and contextual issues influencing the creation and interpretation of Australian Indigenous art. |
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| A2. | Utilise and demonstrate well-informed knowledge about major issues in the valuing, appreciation and significance of Indigenous art within, local, national and international frameworks. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit initially focuses on the role of art in Australian Indigenous cultures from both geographical and historical perspectives. The changing reception and understanding of Indigenous art through the 20th century will be explored along with the associated issues. Contemporary Indigenous art practices will be investigated in relation to the dynamics of visual culture at local, national and international levels. The range of perspectives shaping the interpretation of Indigenous art and representations of Indigenous people will be explored with local Traditional Custodians /Owners’ arts practice and knowledge a particular focus. The unit is designed to include, as much as possible, an Indigenous knowledge-centred framework in acknowledgement of the diversity and complexity of First Nations cultures. Students will develop their critical thinking skills and cultural understanding in interpreting contemporary Indigenous art.
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | Learning outcomes
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(AT#) | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | AT1, AT2, AT3 | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | A2 | AT2, AT3 | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | AT1, AT2, AT3 | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | K2, K3, S3, A2 | AT1, AT2, AT3 |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, S2, A1 | Develop annotated resource portfolio of bibliographic and other authoritative sources of information appropriate to the unit content. | Portfolio | 15-25% | | 2. | K1, K2, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Respond to, and critically analyse, set readings.
| Report | 25-35% | | 3. | K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Research and critically reflect on an issue or theme raised in the unit and articulate an argument in response. | Essay | 50-60% |
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