Analyse a range of visual artworks from contemporary and past times to explore differing viewpoints and enrich their visual art-making, starting with Australian artworks, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and consider international artworks
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Elaborations
analysing the role of visual arts as a means of challenging prevailing issues of traditional and contemporary relevance, for example, the availability of resources for future generations
Sustainability
identifying how visual arts professionals embed their values and beliefs, and how audiences react and interpret the meaning and intent of their artworks differently
Considering viewpoints – critical theories: For example – Do you agree with the artist’s point of view? Give reasons for your view.
considering the responsibilities of visual arts practitioners when making commentaries about social, environmental and sustainability issues
Sustainability
interrogating the cultural and societal roles and responsibilities of arts industries and recognising the power of the visual arts in advocating for, and being a catalyst for, change