Expectations

Identity
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • describe the elements of culture reflected in various art forms; • demonstrate understanding of how Aboriginal art forms reflect cultural identity; • produce Aboriginal art forms that portray Aboriginal culture; • demonstrate understanding of traditional Aboriginal forms of expression and their influence on the portrayal of Aboriginal identity in contemporary art forms.

Relationships
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • demonstrate understanding of the relationships among Aboriginal peoples, their environments, and art forms; • identify how specific Aboriginal art forms reflect aspects of the society that produced them; • produce art forms that demonstrate Aboriginal relationships.

Sovereignty
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • explain how art forms can be an expression of sovereignty; • identify different interpretations of sovereignty exemplified in various art forms; • demonstrate how Aboriginal art affirms Aboriginal cultures.

Challenges
Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • demonstrate understanding of the impact of Aboriginal art forms on society; • explain how art forms are a means for promoting dialogue and healing in Aboriginal communities; • demonstrate understanding of issues related to the production of Aboriginal art forms; • identify how new and evolving art forms reclaim, revive, and sustain Aboriginal cultures.