Exploring Indigenous Art, Film, Music and Literature Through Iconic Works (ABTS2030)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Humanities Arts Social Science
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
ABTS1020
Recommended prerequisite
ABTS1000
Assessment methods
Presentation (40%), Written Analysis (40%), Reflective Journal (20%)
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Levon Blue (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
A/Prof Levon Blue
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Have you ever been moved by the work of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist or author and can you explain why it moved you? In this course, it is your chance to delve into the powerful world of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature, film, music, and art. Through an exploration of iconic works by Indigenous creatives, you will develop a critical understanding of how these mediums express and reflect lived experiences. This course invites you to: ¿ Critically engage with Indigenous Australian literature, music, art, and film. ¿ Examine seminal works that have shaped and continue to shape the cultural landscape. ¿ Gain a deeper appreciation of the contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made and continue to make to the arts. If you are eager to explore and understand the powerful narratives and artistry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives, this course if for you. You will embark on a journey to enrich your perspective and understanding of the profound impact Indigenous creatives have on our world.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |