First Nations Perspectives

Suitable for Years 3-8, this co-created learning resource introduces students to digital music production as a contemporary mode of composition. The music making process for Red Dirt Riders is explored with reference to the elements of music, planning tools to meet a creative brief, and the importance of listening to our creative instincts to make the best beats.

The student-facing resource can be either set as an independent task or delivered as a sequence of class activities. The videos are designed for students to gain knowledge in music theory and process, with video tutorials, a guided digital drawing workshop and access to downloadable audio and video files, students are empowered to create their own digital music productions. 

This resource covers all four of the interrelated strands as outlined in the Music structure in the Australian Curriculum:

• Exploring and responding 
• Developing practices and skills 
• Creating and making 
• Presenting and performing

This resource was co-created with NEO-Learning and the Big hART Digital Lab.

Why and how do we share screen stories about our world? What story would you like to share – and how will you tell it?

In this virtual workshop, ACTF and ACMI Education guide students in responding to screen stories about our world. Suitable for Foundation to Year 2 this engaging workshop explores storytelling, audience, and purpose where students will learn why and how we use screen content to share stories about our world.