Aboriginal Art in the Northern Territory (AHIS40016)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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This subject is taught in Alice Springs and Darwin with visits to artistically significant Aboriginal communities. Emphasising Indigenous ownership of cultural knowledge, students will consider the history and development of Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory and the specific social, economic, geographical and cultural effects it has generated. In a series of structured classes, students will be versed in protocols and introduced to traditional owners and community members. During visits to communities, students will witness the creation of artworks and be able to initiate projects based on primary research. They will learn about the key issues and elements governing the contemporary Aboriginal art scene, the relationship between art and culture, including the importance of art in the wider community. Funding, management models and resource availability will be explained in relation to the art centres visited. Students will also study the display and consumption of Indigenous art at institutional and tourist levels.
A quota of 10-12 students applies to this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have met and interacted with Australian Aboriginal people from a diverse range of communities and learnt about their art, its history and culture;
- have read the literature on, and experienced at first hand, a range of issues that Australian Aboriginal people face, and how these have influenced and affected art production;
- understand the need to establish networks and foster relationships that recognise and respect Indigenous knowledge, leading to equitable research partnerships in the field of art history; and
- be familiar with the relevant literature in art history that addresses the place of the Aboriginal art genre, the range of interpretive methodologies applied in the study of Aboriginal art and the politics of consumption and display.
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 judgements 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 syndicate groups and group discussions.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to fourth year honours or postgraduate diploma in art history, or MA program in art history, art curatorship, arts & cultural management, or Indigenous studies is required. Students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator to enrol in this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
AHIS30005 Contemporary Aboriginal Art, or Australian Indigenous Studies subjects.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHIS30005 | Contemporary Aboriginal Art | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written site project
| Due in late July | 25% |
An essay
| Due in August | 75% |
| 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 period | N/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
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
Intensive subject taught in Alice Springs, Darwin and surrounding communities in the Northern Territory in June-July.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
A quota of 10-12 students applies to this subject. Students should consult the subject coordinator for application procedures and forms. Prospective students must register with the lecturer in charge, submit an application, and receive written approval of enrolment. To enrol in this subject students must submit a Subject Variation form along with written authorisation from the School of Culture and Communication to the Faculty of Arts Student Centre. It is not possible to enrol in this subject on-line. Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the winter recess. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census dates for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.
Admission to fourth year honours or postgraduate diploma in art history, or MA program in art history, art curatorship, arts & cultural management, or Indigenous studies is required. Students must obtain the approval of the subject coordinator to enrol in this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Management (Advanced) Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Specialisation (formal) Art History Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Art History - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022