ARTV2021 Indigenous Australian Visual Culture
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Art |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Visual Arts |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | A study of the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the context of Australian social history, this unit will examine Indigenous responses to the history of colonial occupation and expansion. It will also consider non-Indigenous attitudes to Indigenous culture and the significance of attempts to assimilate or appropriate it. A diversity of visual practices, including varied traditions, contemporary and urban-based art and craft practices will be addressed in relation to the ongoing history of Indigenous political struggle. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written essay (65%), oral presentation (25%), attendance and participation (10%); or equivalent. Attendance at lectures and tutorials is compulsory. |
| Workload |
3 hours per week |
| Areas of Interest | Visual Arts |
| Requisite Statement | ARTV1009, 1010; or with approval |
| Majors/Specialisations | Art Theory and Indigenous Studies |
| Programs | Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts), Bachelor of Design Arts, Bachelor of Visual Arts, and Bachelor of Design Arts |
| Academic Contact | Anne Brennan |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
