Vicki Brumby (Indonesian); Ann Newman (Indonesian);
Geoff Davis and other teachers of Music, Art, Home Economics and Humanities

Our backyard and beyond!

Students looked at experiences of culture in the visual and performing arts and linguistic contexts within Australia and Indonesia. They explored ways that this contributes to the development of personal identity.

Students used comparative language in their LOTE to discuss cultural similarities and differences. They learned new vocabulary to describe cultures and communities, within the available time frame. Students created their own character and mask and used them to express feelings and tell stories.

Students also identified particular recipes and ingredients from both cultures and applied techniques of batik decoration and beading to the creation of textile products. They identified and discussed musical elements of Australian and Indonesian music and used rhythmic skills to create pieces of music based on the Indonesian kecak dance.

Students designed and made an instrument with the intention of performing a notated rhythmic composition. They identified similarities and differences between Australian and Indonesian arts and crafts.

Essential Connections:

Personal futures: Building and maintaining identity and relationship.
Social responsibility: Valuing diversity 

Key concepts: Individuality and diversity
Duration: 8 weeks