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Indigenous Arts and Cultural Identity (INAM60001)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Tiriki Onus
Tiriki.onus@unimelb.edu.au
Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
Faculty of VCA and MCM
The University of Melbourne
Ground Floor, Hub Building 863
234 St Kilda Rd,
Southbank Vic 3006 Australia
T. +61 3 9035 9382
Overview
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This subject investigates aspects of Indigenous Australian culture in Australia with a focus on Victorian Indigenous culture. You develop a sound knowledge of traditions, self-determination and political and cultural history. It is also includes the study of diverse artistic styles, cultural influences, spirituality accross the country as well as authenticity, urban identity and contemporary arts.
Intended learning outcomes
- have an understanding of the field of Indigenous arts and cultural studies in local, state, national and international contexts;
- understand the history of Indigenous peoples and the way in which it has shaped cultural traditions and contemporary values;
- provide a broad knowledge of Indigenous arts as a genre;
- understand, appreciate and respect the cultural identity of Indigenous peoples and the way this is explored through art.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have gained experience of methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills;
- comprehend complex concepts and be able to use this knowledge to problem solve;
- be able to communicate knowledge ideologically and economically through project writing and tutorial discussion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
In Class Participation; ongoing (15%)
Individual Written Project (1500 words); assessment period (40%)
Individual Presentation of Research paper (2,500 word equivalent); assessment period (45%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tiriki Onus Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 40 hours per week Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Tiriki Onus
Tiriki.onus@unimelb.edu.au
Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
Faculty of VCA and MCM
The University of Melbourne
Ground Floor, Hub Building 863
234 St Kilda Rd,
Southbank Vic 3006 Australia
T. +61 3 9035 9382
Time commitment details
150 hours per semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Arts Management - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022