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the Arts as a reflection of personal and cultural beliefs and values, e.g. body art and adornment Interpersonal skills In what ways have the Arts recorded and transmitted traditional values? In what ways do the Arts indicate how members of society imagine, dream, think, feel and communicate? How are values presented through the Arts? In what ways do the Arts challenge existing perceptions of reality and present alternative perceptions of reality? historical and cultural perspectives, e.g. taboos and rituals alternative realities how existing perceptions are challenged through the Arts building relationships through the Arts Citizenship skills Can we foster greater community ownership through collaborative arts projects? What role can the Arts play in integrating people from diverse backgrounds into the community? What role do Aboriginal art and Torres Strait Islander art play in our understanding of national identity? the role of public art, e.g. graffiti, sculpture the role of popular culture and sub-cultures in the Arts local Arts organisations, services and community activities the ways cultures, values and beliefs are communicated through the Arts, e.g. Aboriginal arts and Torres Strait Islander arts the role played by the Arts in integrating people with a disability into the community resources allocated to the Arts in Australia Elective 2: Australia’s place in the world Concepts and ideas Limited resources and unlimited wants is a global issue. Australia’s resource endowment has it an advantage in the world market. Globalisation is shaping Australia’s place in, and relationship with, the world economy. Knowledge, understanding and skills Inquiry questions Subject matter Personal skills How might we solve economic problems? How do other countries affect the lifestyles of people living in Australia? Why would I want to travel overseas? identifying economic problems, including needs, wants and resources the concept of opportunity costs the benefits and pitfalls of overseas travel personal budgeting for travel exchange rates Interpersonal skills