Elements and Performance Criteria
- Generate initial ideas
- Explore ideas in the context of the collection
- Evaluate the nature, needs and expectations of the audience
- Identify and confirm the purpose, scope and objectives of the exhibition in consultation with relevant stakeholders
- Develop broad parameters for content, based on overall objectives, audience needs and collection/organisational parameters
- Conduct research
- Undertake relevant research to identify the historical, cultural and other influences that impact on concept development
- Undertake critical analysisofsources and references to inform concept development
- Identify and source appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the concept
- Explore and adapt relevant ideas from other practitioners or exhibitions with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements
- Develop/expand ideas and concepts
- Develop and expand ideas in response to research findings in the context of the collection
- Identify, select and develop appropriate storylines and interpretive messages based on outcomes of research, audience needs and organisational priorities
- Challenge and test own ideas and approaches taken to ensure responsiveness to project and audience needs
- Prepare concept proposals in an appropriateformat and consult with relevant stakeholders to gain required approvals