DSOC 22A09 - Empowering Female Narratives in the Pacific

This course will be primarily about discovering Māori contemporary female artists and their art works, as well as contemplating how contemporary indigenous female perceptions are empowering female narratives in the Pacific today. The seminar will centre around three main themes: Colonisation, Mythology and the Environment. Over the 12 week course the students will be presented with artists and their art works. The artworks, which vary from paintings, sculptures, installations, video and film will serve as the starting point of discussion. The Student will be introduced not only to the ideas and concepts behind the work, but also a broader general knowledge of Pacific indigenous culture and gender roles that will allow them to have a better understanding of indigenous practices and perceptions. The course will also include male and transgender contemporary Pacific artists practicing in Aotearoa (New Zealand) today.

Jacqueline CHARLES-RAULT

Séminaire

English

Spring 2023-2024

To validate the course, the student is expected to pass the following assignments (at least three grades): 1°) The students will be expected to do a presentation in class with powerpoint in pairs, of a Pacific artist of their own choice, whose work emcomposes one of the 3 main themes of the seminar. (15-20 minutes) 40% of the final mark 2°) A written essay assignment (2-3 pages) will be given to them referring to one of the 3 main themes. 40% of the final mark 3°) Attendence and active participation. 20% of the final mark

At the end of the course, the student is expected to : 1°) Have a basic knowledge of Māori and Pacific indigenous art. 2°) Be able to critically reflect and discuss on indigeneous art practices 3°) Be able to have a comprehensive idea of gender roles in the Pacific