Media Arts / Year 1 and 2 / Exploring and responding

Curriculum content descriptions

explore examples of media arts produced and/or distributed by First Nations Australians (AC9AMA2E02)

Elaborations
  • exploring when, where, how and why First Nations Australians use media arts works to share knowledge about their cultures; for example, during celebrations such as National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week or the acknowledgement of significant occasions including Sorry Day
  • exploring children’s television programs, cartoons/animations and child-focused print media, such as an advertisement encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, created and distributed by First Nations Australians
  • observing how visual, audio and/or interactive elements are used in media arts works created by First Nations Australians; for example, exploring colours, symbols and patterns used in media arts works with representatives of the First Nations Australian community or through resources that are created or co-created by First Nations Australians
  • exploring media arts works created and/or co-created by First Nations Australians that communicate cultural narratives
General capabilities
  • Intercultural understanding Intercultural Understanding
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms

Narratives,  Audiences,  Aboriginal art,  Australian art,  Torres Strait Islander art,  Culture,  Media arts,  Cultural imperialism,  Aboriginal media,  Torres Strait Islander media

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