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Indigenous Australian Art Histories (AHIS40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject engages with the growing number of texts about Indigenous art and by Indigenous artists and scholars. It introduces students to the history of writing about Indigenous art in Australia, examining key publications, exhibitions, events and innovations. The theories and methods of Indigenous art histories are discussed alongside issues of intellectual property, copyright and cultural protocols. How have Indigenous art histories previously been written? What changes are currently taking place in the field? What international comparisons can be made and what insight does this bring to the changing discipline of art history?

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will:



  • have an overview of Indigenous art historiography, theory and criticism;
  • understand key issues in writing about Indigenous art and art exhibitions;
  • be equipped with the relevant skills to distinguish the different methods and interpret different genres of Indigenous art histories;
  • understand the importance of Indigenous art in preparation for a career in the contemporary visual art industry;
  • be able to understand the major theoretical debates in contemporary Indigenous art, its criticism and curatorial practices.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • be able to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays;
  • be able to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgments and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion;
  • be able to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision;and
  • be able to participate in team work through involvement in group discussions.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

This subject is suitable for Master of Art Curatorship students.

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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A paper based on an in-class presentation

  • 1000 words
During the teaching period20%

A research essay

  • 4000 words
During the examination period80%
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% (or 10 out of 12) classes in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorSusan Lowish
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours2 hour screening and 2 hour seminar per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    susan.lowish@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022