1. Students are assigned a group project called the MOSAIC Project where they must choose a topic related to multiculturalism, pick a medium of expression, and create a work showing their knowledge and feelings about the topic.
2. They have until October 21st to complete the project and October 28th to submit a 250-word individual reflection. The projects will be showcased at an expo at the University of New South Wales.
3. The task involves forming groups of 2-3 students, selecting a topic from a list of options, choosing a medium of expression such as writing, art, or video, and creating a piece of work conveying their understanding and perspective of the topic.
1. Students are assigned a group project called the MOSAIC Project where they must choose a topic related to multiculturalism, pick a medium of expression, and create a work showing their knowledge and feelings about the topic.
2. They have until October 21st to complete the project and October 28th to submit a 250-word individual reflection. The projects will be showcased at an expo at the University of New South Wales.
3. The task involves forming groups of 2-3 students, selecting a topic from a list of options, choosing a medium of expression such as writing, art, or video, and creating a piece of work conveying their understanding and perspective of the topic.
1. Students are assigned a group project called the MOSAIC Project where they must choose a topic related to multiculturalism, pick a medium of expression, and create a work showing their knowledge and feelings about the topic.
2. They have until October 21st to complete the project and October 28th to submit a 250-word individual reflection. The projects will be showcased at an expo at the University of New South Wales.
3. The task involves forming groups of 2-3 students, selecting a topic from a list of options, choosing a medium of expression such as writing, art, or video, and creating a piece of work conveying their understanding and perspective of the topic.
Due Dates: Project - 21 st of October 2014 Reflection 28 th of October 2014
Name: ________________________________ Other Team members: _________________________________ Mentor(s): ___________________________________________
Topic:
Medium:
Task Outline
1. Form a group of 2 or 3 2. Select a topic you are interested in. 3. Choose a medium and create an art form to express your ideas and feelings about your chosen topic. 4. Write an individual Reflection after the project is completed
Topics Mediums
o Discrimination o Conflict and Freedom, o War o Food o Art and Fashion Religion o Traditions o Customs o Activities o Recreation o Music and Dance o Media and Film o Gender and Family Roles o Indigenous Peoples
Fictional or Non-Fictional writing Poetry Song Performance Presentation Painting Animation Video Graphic design Sculpture Poster Other: ___________________
Australia is a country that is proud of its multicultural identity. There are many characteristics of multiculturalism, some good and some bad, found in Australia and around the world.
In groups of 2-3, create a piece of work that shows your knowledge, and expresses your ideas and feelings about ONE of the Topics listed.
After the project is completed, write an individual reflection (250 words) on why your group chose the chosen topic, medium as well as what was good and what could be improved next time.
These will be completed by 21 st October, showcased on Expo-Night at the University of New South Wales (28 th October) and launched online on the Arc website.
For ideas on what your project could look like, see previous works on the Arc website. http://www.arc.unsw.edu.au/get-involved/volunteering/mosaic- mentoring/mosaic-major-works-2013
Outcomes Assessed
Identifies, plans and investigates (individually and as part of a team) specific civics and citizenship questions or issues within a specified timelines Accounts for differences within and between Australian communities Demonstrates informed and active citizenship by applying knowledge of civics through geographical, commercial, legal and basic political knowledge and understanding