PERF 2011 From Corroborees to Curtain Raisers (Day Mode)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101754
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Description This unit will provide students with an understanding of the historical framing and cultural re-framing of Indigenous Australians in the live arts. Students will be provided with a theoretical understanding of the politics of representation through examining and reflecting on the transitional shifts that Indigenous artists' have made from: cultural performance to theatre productions; 'traditional' storytelling to telling of stories through poetry and writing; ceremonial sounds to music and spoken word performance; documentary film to screen based drama to exploring new technologies and moving image performance. Students will be introduced to a variety of Indigenous artists and their creative works.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Performing Arts
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Restrictions Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in the currently enrolled program.
Learning Outcomes
- outline the historical framing and cultural re/framing of Indigenous Australians in the live arts;
- identify the different live art forms Indigenous people are exploring;
- explain the various ways Indigenous artists in the live arts contribute significantly to Australian society;
- describe the politics of representation as it relates to Indigenous artists in the live arts;
- critically reflect on the politics of representation as it relates to Indigenous people engaging with new creative art forms.
Subject Content
historical overview of the emergence of the Indigenous Australians in the live arts e.g. performance, film, dance, music, writing and poetry;
overview of the different Indigenous live art forms;
understanding of the politics of representation as it relates to Indigenous people;
understanding of the politics of identity/?faboriginality?f/?findigeneity?f;
introduction to the foundation live arts history e.g. Bangarra Dance Company, NAISDA, Black Theatre; and
overview of the various Indigenous cultural events and festivals both nationally and internationally.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | 1000 words | 25% | N | Individual |
| Presentation | In class presentation | 35% | N | Individual |
| Report | 2000 words | 40% | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods
Autumn
Penrith (Kingswood)
Day
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