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Stereotypes in Australia
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipHealth and Physical EducationHealthSocialSocial and Emotional Learning
Lesson Summary
Students will learn about the stereotyping and representation of First Nations peoples in the context of Australian film and television. They will explore various visual techniques used to portray characters and how these techniques influence audience perceptions and impact the communities represented. Students will be guided to find and analyse examples of First Nations characters, critically examining how positive representations in popular media can influence perceptions, challenge stereotypes and more accurately represent diversity.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- analyse how stereotypes and representations in film and TV influence perceptions of First Nations peoples, and identify and explain how positive portrayals are important for promoting inclusion and Australia's diverse communities.
Success criteria
Students can:
- analyse media images to identify how the use of visual techniques can reinforce stereotypes or challenge them in representations of First Nations Australians
- apply their understanding of how representations of First Nations peoples position audiences
- identify and explain positive portrayals of First Nations Australians and their diverse communities.
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