Overview
In this unit, you will explore the traditional and non-traditional performing arts of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts industry in Australia. You will consider how these arts fit into the Australian and international creative industries. You will examine case studies of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander creative businesses. You will reflect on the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art within contemporary Australian society.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluation
Lack of clarity in assessment items.
Review and rewrite assessments in conjunction with the tutor delivering the unit.
Feedback from Spoken feedback from students
Teaching Materials
Research if there is an appropriate textbook to assist in the delivery of the unit.
- Describe the role of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, visual arts, and dance within specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Explore the role of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art forms in the local, Australian, and international creative industries
- Evaluate the branding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art forms in the context of the international perception of contemporary Australian society.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 50% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
Textbooks for this Unit are not compulsory. Relevant readings will be provided to students through the Moodle Page.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.doran@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction and explanation of the Unit.
Explanation of Assessment Tasks
Introduction to cultural awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, for non-indigenous people.
Reflection on Australia's "black" history, a bright shared future, and the role the arts can play.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Origins of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts
Thematic perspectives and underlying Issues
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Part 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Part 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Film, Television and Radio
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performing Arts: Dance Part 1
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performing Arts: Dance Part 2
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Performing Arts: Theatre and Comedy
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment One:
Presentation and Written Assignment (50%)
Presentation and Written Assessment Due: Week 9 Monday (10 Sept 2018) 11:55 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music and Literature
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Promotion, Organisation and Marketing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts
Protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage and Intellectual Property
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Course review and summary
Recap Assessment, with advice and feedback on student proposals
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
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Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment Two:
Written Assignment (50%)
Written Assessment Due: Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
1 Presentation and Written Assessment
Topic: Choose a particular Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artist in any one of art forms covered so far in the course (visual art, theatre, comedy, dance, or film/TV), and discuss how the artist expresses her / his connection to culture through their arts practice.
Task: You are to make a 7 - 10 minute presentation, using PowerPoint and/or any other relevant visual delivery support aids. You are also required to submit a written essay of 1,000 words (+/-10%) that articulates and expands on your presentation.
Week 9 Monday (10 Sept 2018) 11:55 pm AEST
Written Essay and a PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation are to be submitted via Moodle.
Week 12 Tuesday (2 Oct 2018)
Feedback and Assessment Rubrics will be released to the student via Moodle.
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Presentation
- Content (20%)
- Engagement level (10%)
- Fluency (10%)
- Ability to answer questions on the chosen subject (10%)
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Written report
- Data (20%)
- Structure (15%)
- Format (language, layout, citation, spelling) (15%)
- Explore the role of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art forms in the local, Australian, and international creative industries
- Evaluate the branding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art forms in the context of the international perception of contemporary Australian society.
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
Topic: Select one of the forms of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Art covered within the course. In an essay format, discuss the following aspect areas in relation to your chosen form:
- What, if any, role did that form of art hold within traditional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture, and what role does it hold today?
- What positioning, profile and relevance does that art form have within the local, Australian and International arts market place?
- What, if any, contribution to the contemporary Australian identity can/does that art form offer?
Task: The word limit for this assignment is 1,600 words ±10%. Your submission must be in essay format with a standard Title Page and a Reference List. You should follow the requirements of the APA Style Guide 6th Edition. Use Times New Roman size 12 font, with 1.5 line spacing and justified paragraph alignment. You should include at least 5 references, only two of which can be web page retrievals.
Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Essays are to be submitted via Moodle
Feedback and Marking Rubrics will be available via Moodle 7 days after the submission date.
- Information/Data (25%)
- Structure (20%)
- Argument (25%)
- Support References (15%)
- Implementation of APA Style (15%)
- Describe the role of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, visual arts, and dance within specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
