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Unit of Study: ART71001 - Aboriginal Visual Arts Studio I (2017)

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• AQF level: 7
• Level of learning: Introductory
• Former School/College: College of Indigenous Peoples (Gnibi)
• Enrolment information: External students are required to attend a three-day compulsory residential school for this unit.

Unit Description

Presents materials and methods for visual arts practice, including a guide to OH&S in the studio. Introduces students to basic cultural, conceptual, and research frameworks of Indigenous visual arts.

Unit Content

• Topic 1: Intellectual Property and Cultural Respect
• Topic 2: Introduction to Aboriginal Materials and Methods
• Topic 3: Beginning Visual Practice

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2017.

Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of expressive practice and cultural techniques in visual representation
   • GA2: Creativity
   • GA7: Cultural competence
2. Describe the concepts of visual relatedness and storytelling in arts practice
   • GA2: Creativity
   • GA6: Communication and social skills
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of respect, cultural safety, and occupational health and safety in Aboriginal visual arts practice
   • GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
   • GA7: Cultural competence

Graduate Attributes

• GA1: Intellectual rigour - A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.
• GA2: Creativity - An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional, and social challenges.
• GA3: Ethical practice - A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices.
• GA4: Knowledge of a discipline - Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings.
• GA5: Lifelong learning - The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning.
• GA6: Communication and social skills - The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings.
• GA7: Cultural competence - An ability to engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings.