Lights, camera, archive
What does it take to preserve Australia’s audiovisual history?
Lights, camera, archive
What does it take to preserve Australia’s audiovisual history?
At the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), it’s our job to collect, preserve, and share the nation’s audiovisual (AV) culture – but how does that happen?
In this 20-minute pre-recorded program, students go behind the scenes of Australia’s national AV archive to explore how media is collected, preserved and made accessible for future generations. Following the journey of material from Young Talent Time, students will gain insight into the unexpected and essential work of the NFSA – from archival preservation to storytelling and digital access.
Along the way, they’ll discover real items from the collection and meet the passionate professionals whose diverse careers power the archive. Students will be encouraged to think critically about Australia’s past, the role of AV media in shaping national identity and the enduring power of story. With surprising insights and engaging stories, this program supports several learning areas across the Australian Curriculum.
Year level: 3-9
Duration: 20 minutes
Australian Curriculum alignment: HASS Year 3, HASS Year 4, Health and Physical Education Year 5 and 6, Media Arts Year 5 and 6, Civics and Citizenship Year 7, Civics and Citizenship Year 8, Civics and Citizenship Year 9
Australian Curriculum outcomes: AC9HS3K02, AC9HS4K09, AC9HP6P01, AC9HP6PO5, AC9HP6P10, AC9AMA6E01, AC9HC7K04, AC9HC8K05, AC9HC8K06, AC9HC9K06
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