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VBH375 Cultural Studies 2
1 Semester. 40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBH370
Aims & Objectives
This module aims to describe the key impact of European colonisation, policies and
practices on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.
VBH376
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Art History 2
1 Semester· 40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBH371
Aims & Objectives
To extend students' understanding of art and specifically Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander art history and art practices.
To develop awareness of social, political, historical and geographical factors
influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art practices.
VBH377 Study Skills 2
1 Semester· 20 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBH372 Study Skills 1
Aims & Objectives
The aim of this module is to assist learners in the development and extension of skills in
reading and writing.
VBH378 Drawing 2
1 Semester· 60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBH374
Aims & Objectives
This module aims to provide learners with the skills required to create sketches and
drawings from observation and conceptualisation.
VBH379 Workplace Project 1
Semester 1 and 2. 120 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Organise a work placement in the field of art and design.
Participate in a work placement/project.
VBH380
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Sculpture
Semester 1 & 2 • 60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide an introduction to the art of traditional sculpture.
Content
Traditional Sculpture.
Tiwi sculpture.
Mortuary sculptures.
Representation of totemic animals and ancestral figures.
Ceremonial emblems.
Carved trees.
Clayfigures.
Spirit images.
Carved animals.
Toas.
20/30 sculpture.
VBH381
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Body Ornamentation
Semester 1 & 2·60 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide an introduction to the art of body ornamentation.
Content
Body ornamentation.
Local materials and styles.
Influences on body ornamentation.
Traditions on other cultures.
Occupational Health and Safety.
VBH382
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Carving
Semester 1 & 2.60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide an introduction to the art oftraditional carving.
Content
Traditional Carving.
Decoration.
Examples of traditional carving.
Carving.
Techniques.
Carving media.
Carving techniques.
Carving decoration.
Local materials and styles.
Cultural traditions.
Traditions in other cultures.
Occupational Health and Safety.
VBH383
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander fibre Arts
Semester 1 & 2.60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module aims to provide an introduction to the art of traditional fibre craft.
Content
Basketry.
Materials.
Local Materials and styles.
Techniques.
Traditions in other cultures.
Occupational Health and Safety.
VBH384
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Musical Instruments
Semester 1 & 2.60 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
This module aims to provide an introduction to the art ofthe production of musical
instruments.
Content
Production of musical instruments.
Local materials and styles.
Tools.
Techniques.
Cultural traditions.
Influences on carving.
Traditions in other cultures.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002