DESN 3011 Public Memory and Commemoration

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101253

Coordinator Pamela James Opens in new window

Description Throughout history various forms of material culture (such as art, architecture, sculpture, objects and photographs) have been used to memorialize individuals as well as to commemorate events, both personal and national. As such, an examination of commemorative works offer valuable insights into the production of public memory and history. This unit explores the particular contexts of such memorials; their meaning, design and, politics. The diverse expressions of commemoration in Australia and the consequent production of public memory provides the arena for such considerations.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Graphic Arts and Design Studies

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 0528 - Dangerous Visions LGYA 1028 - Dangerous Visions

Restrictions Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in currently enrolled program.

Prescribed Texts

  • Subject Reader

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