2022 Folio 2: Statue Wars |
Due dates |
Topic Group 1: Culture - The Material WorldFIELDWORK DURING CARE GROUP AND LESSON THURSDAY WEEK 7 (17 MARCH) Padlet link: https://padlet.com/MsGrantRocks/4yoeqx8ycdctvful |
DRAFT End of lesson Thursday week 8 (24 March)
FINAL End of lesson Thursday week 9 (31 March) Submit Final via Daymap unless otherwise arranged Maximum of 1,500 words, 7 minutes or equivalent |
Task Overview
You will be conducting fieldwork to analyse five statues in the Torrens Parade Ground Precinct in the Adelaide CBD. This is essentially a Source Analysis task but the sources are physical objects and their surroundings.
The task is presented as a Fieldwork Report (which means you can use headings and sub-headings). The format could be a written report with labelled figures, or this task also suits a multimodal presentation (e.g. narrated powerpoint presentation).
You'll lead in with an introduction about why people are currently re-examining statues, some context about the fieldwork, and some recommendations in the conclusion.
The task is presented as a Fieldwork Report (which means you can use headings and sub-headings). The format could be a written report with labelled figures, or this task also suits a multimodal presentation (e.g. narrated powerpoint presentation).
You'll lead in with an introduction about why people are currently re-examining statues, some context about the fieldwork, and some recommendations in the conclusion.
1) Introduction to the "Statue Wars" (250 words/75 seconds)
Use our learning in class plus your own research to explain why global debate about statues ignited in 2020. Give specific examples from overseas plus at least one example in Australia. Discuss some of the typical statues erected around Adelaide. Explain connections to power structures and social change.
2) Introduction to Fieldwork (100 words/30 seconds)Briefly recount where and how you conducted your fieldwork. Give context about the Torrens Parade Ground Precinct.
https://adelaidia.history.sa.gov.au/places/torrens-parade-ground-and-training-depot |
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3) Source Analysis (180 words/105 seconds each - primary sources aren't included in word count)
Key Inquiry Questions
What does this statue reveal about our society? (now, and then - when it was erected) How do you know?
Use secondary sources for background research before your fieldwork. Then supplement this with your own primary sources, evidence collected during the fieldwork - photos, videos, quotes. Annotating your images is recommended.
What does this statue reveal about our society? (now, and then - when it was erected) How do you know?
Use secondary sources for background research before your fieldwork. Then supplement this with your own primary sources, evidence collected during the fieldwork - photos, videos, quotes. Annotating your images is recommended.
3A) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial
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3B) Vietnam War Memorial
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3C) Vietnamese Boat People Monument
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3D) Angas Memorial
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3E) Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden
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4) Conclusion (250 words/75 seconds)
Returning to the "Statue Wars", what is your overall reaction to these five statues?
- Do you believe any action is required by the City of Adelaide council to make changes to statuary in the Torrens Parade Ground Precinct?
- How does the Torrens Parade Ground connect to statues, memorials and public art in other parts of Adelaide?
- How does the Torrens Parade Ground connect to the global statue debate?
- What further research is needed? (e.g. consultation with particular groups, public surveys)
Rubric
Assessment Criteria:
- KU1 Knowledge and understanding of different aspects of and issues related to contemporary societies and cultures, in local and global contexts.
- IA1 Investigation and analysis of different aspects of and issues related to contemporary societies and cultures, in local and global contexts.
- EC2 Communication of informed ideas about societies and social and cultural issues.