This full day Professional Learning program for teachers connects historic and contemporary First Nations art and design with classroom teaching and learning. Explore key works in NGV Australia galleries with Dr Jessica Clarke, Senior Curator of First Nations Art, NGV and hear from Tiriki Onus, artist, filmmaker and head of the Wilin Centre, University of Melbourne about respectful ways to engage with First Nations art and cultures. The day will also include an artist presentation and a practical session with NGV educators on the gallery floor looking at ways to use art as a starting point to introduce and explore First Nations perspectives in your classroom.
This program unfolds across multiple spaces within The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, including Wurrdha Marra — meaning ‘Many Mobs’ in the Woi Wurrung language — the gallery’s dedicated display of First Nations art. Bringing together both contemporary and traditional practices, Wurrdha Marra offers a meeting place for artists and audiences, challenging common perceptions of First Nations art and design in Australia.
Please note: this event is catered. Please indicate any dietary requirements when booking.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an awareness of the diversity of practices in First Nations art and design.
- Build confidence in exploring First Nations art, culture and history in the classroom.
- Identify and describe connections between your student’s world and the themes, concepts and ideas in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
- Discuss culturally sensitive approaches to using First Nations Art and Design in the classroom.
AITSL Standards
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- 2.1. Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
- 2.4 Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
- 6.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.
- 6.4 Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.
About Tiriki Onus
Tiriki Onus is a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung man and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development, University of Melbourne. He is an artist, curator, academic, filmmaker and opera singer who, through the grace and generosity of local elders and community, continues to practice his art and culture on the lands of the Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri peoples.