Activity 1 music video from Jay-Z and Beyonce, hosting a black cultural event in a traditionally white-dominated space, the murals on the vault, the gorgeous lights, and the various famous paintings that pass by inadvertently form a great contrast with the modern songs in the music video. There is a line in the music video:…Continue Reading WEEK 10

Activity one My parents are my first teachers. My mother taught us to respect our elders and be polite from an early age. My father often told us to be honest and responsible people. My father was a very beloved teacher. He is kind and caring. He is very busy every day, correcting homework, visiting…Continue Reading WEEK 9

Activity: Queer Responses A Bigger Splash, 1967 The chaotic water ripples on the screen are in stark contrast to the comfortable figures. David Hockney believes that the “sunshine pool” means a place where he can show himself openly and watch other people’s bodies. A gay utopia – no hiding, no shame. David Hockney never specifically…Continue Reading WEEK 8

Activity 1 What multiculturalism emphasizes is the issue of political recognition and cultural rights when different social groups coexist in a society, which means recognizing the equal value of different cultures and giving all social and cultural groups equal political, social, and cultural status. Australia is a multicultural country. The Australian government has formulated many…Continue Reading WEEK 7

WEEK 5 Activity 1 We’ve just covered a whole bunch of terms. Create a new blog post and answer the following questions. Reflecting on the privilege walk video, I know that my privileges are quite high. I grew up in a very stable family and a safe environment. My parents taught us to be honest…Continue Reading WEEK 5

WEEK 3 Activity: Reflections Compose a blog post that reflects on some of the themes and ideas covered this week. Discuss: The iconic tortured artist, Vincent Van Gogh strove to convey his emotional and spiritual state in each of his artworks. Although he sold only one painting during his lifetime, Van Gogh is now one…Continue Reading WEEK 3

Activity 1 Compose a new blog post that discusses these ideas. Talking about these issues can be scary, but it’s important to be honest. Answer the following in questions in your blog: How do you feel around the concept of ‘political correct’ language? Are you anxious? Fearful? Comfortable? Uncomfortable? Indifferent? I don’t feel scared, or uncomfortable, and…Continue Reading Week 4

WEEK 2 Activity 1: Queensland Theatre Case Study The state theatre company is Australia’s main community and cultural resource. It is vital to people’s artistic life and has a huge impact. It is very important to establish indigenous voices at this stage. It plays an important role in the cultural recognition and social and political…Continue Reading WEEK 2