Undergraduate CUR-VIS340-2023

Australian Aboriginal Art

Witness the impact history, aesthetics and politics has had on Indigenous Australian art practice. Visit the pre-colonial era. Examine artistic representations of The Dreaming. See how Indigenous Australians have wielded art to create commentary.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

investigate the role of art in Aboriginal Australian cultures in relation to the geographical and historical context in which it exists
explore the range of perspectives shaping the interpretation of Aboriginal art and representations of Aboriginal people, demonstrating the ability to critically evaluate the integrity of diverse sources of information
demonstrate critical thinking skills and cultural understanding in interpreting contemporary Aboriginal Australian art.

Topics covered

- Introduction
- Aboriginal Nations Pre-Invasion
- The 'Unsettling' of Australia
- Aboriginal Art in Colonial Australia 1788-1900
- Aboriginal Peoples in the Photographic Archive
- Ephemeral Practices, Ritual, Song and Performance in Aboriginal cultures
- Artefact and Landscape as Memory Triggers in Aboriginal Communities
- Diversity and Difference
- International Markets, Displacement and Commodification in Remote Aboriginal Communities
- Artists as Cultural Warriors: The Twentieth Century Human Rights movements
- Contemporary Art. History Under the Microscope; Reclaiming the Present and the Future

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-VIS25-Australian Aboriginal Art (No longer available)

Others

You need proficiency in the English language and be competent in writing essays.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as VIS25 Australian Aboriginal Art.

In this subject you will explore the richness, complexity and diversity of Aboriginal art in Australia. Learn about the importance of art in Aboriginal culture, the impact of British colonisation and the strategies that Aboriginal artists use to maintain cultural knowledge, fight for political rights, and bear witness to the ongoing survival and resilience of Aboriginal Australians.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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