Reading Culture, Curating Culture (11110.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Arts And Communications | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is about taking a critical approach to the cultural forces and ideas that surround us. In contemporary society, we live in a web of such forces; A curated exhibition, a political or public information campaign, a well-written book, poem, story or television show, an engaging computer game or an effective film all serve to shape culture. These myriad stories don't simply reflect the world in which we see ourselves, but can also be used to limit what we see and our ability to imagine alternatives. In this unit, we will examine and analyse the ways and means by which cultural products are both shaped and 'read'. From Indigenous storytelling traditions to TED talks, to the algorithms and search personalisation tools that shape our digital lives, we will turn a critical eye upon the narratives that claim and build power over the people who produce and consume them.
1. Examine the role that cultural narratives play in shaping Australia's past, present and future, with particular reference to global, regional and Indigenous perspectives;
2. Explore how the tools and practices of their chosen professional field can communicate and challenge cultural narratives; and
3. Identify skills and knowledge that are transferable across creative and cultural industries.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the unit students will be able to:1. Examine the role that cultural narratives play in shaping Australia's past, present and future, with particular reference to global, regional and Indigenous perspectives;
2. Explore how the tools and practices of their chosen professional field can communicate and challenge cultural narratives; and
3. Identify skills and knowledge that are transferable across creative and cultural industries.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Rachel M.Campbell |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Rachel M.Campbell |
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Required texts
A full list of readings and resources will be available through the unit's Canvas site.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
To complete this course, students require a minimum proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent software); internet browsing and online research; social media and university submission platforms. If students experience difficulty with these tools, they are encouraged to discuss this with their tutor.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None