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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Refine arts practice skills
  2. Develop own style or voice
  3. Evaluate own work
  4. Pursue work opportunities

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

critique and discuss industry issues

discern and listen to advice from others

use industry and community networks as sources of information

initiative and enterprise to

explore ideas and integrate new approaches and techniques into own arts practice

develop material about self that projects a positive image of own capabilities

learning skills to develop own style or voice

literacy skills to interpret a broad range of information relevant to own area of arts practice

research skills to access information relating to trends emergent technologies work opportunities and career planning

technology skills to access and download information from the internet

Required knowledge

information and resources available to develop self as artist

trends in own area of arts practice

work ideas and techniques of wellregarded practitioners in own area of arts practice

theoretical and historical contexts relevant to own area of arts practice

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with own area of arts practice

sustainability considerations for creative practice in the relevant context

OHS procedures in relation to own area of arts practice

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

apply planned strategies to refine skills in own area of arts practice

demonstrate work practice that develops own style through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making andor interpreting work

use discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop own technical and conceptual skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

an environment where technical and conceptual skills can be developed and enhanced over time

resources relevant to area of arts practice

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate developing and enhancing technical skills

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of professional development strategies

review of audio or video recordings of performances by candidate

case studies to assess candidates ability to research industry issues

evaluation of problemsolving activities to assess candidates critical thinking skills

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Strategies may include:

experimenting with techniques

exploring capabilities of materials, tools and equipment

identifying and using a range of industry networking opportunities

participating in professional development and other learning opportunities

participating in relevant associations

personal or group practice time

undertaking training courses

working effectively with mentors or coaches.

Arts practice skills may relate to:

craft:

glass

jewellery

wood

design:

costume

graphic

industrial

interior

sets and scenery

live performance:

acting

circus arts

dance

performance art

playing of musical instruments

singing

technical production, such as for:

film and television

live theatre and events

visual arts:

ceramics

painting

photography

print making

sculpture

textiles.

Sources of information may include:

copyright and legal representatives

discussions with innovative industry practitioners

electronic and print media:

articles

news

reviews

employee associations

employer listings

exhibition catalogues and programs

government bodies and associated publications

induction kits

industry associations

industry information sheets

internet

job advertisements

journals

libraries and archives

other sources of industrial relations information

personal observations and experience

policy and procedures manuals

reference books

retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services

technical publications

union representatives

websites

word of mouth.

Industry issuesmay relate to:

audience demographics

business operations

changing nature of work, including occupations that are disappearing and how they are being replaced

changes to the mix of skills and knowledge required in different areas of arts practice

intellectual property

employment

environment and sustainability

legislative requirements

OHS

outcomes of research by industry associations

social and political developments

teaching practice

techniques in chosen area of arts practice

technology.

Opportunities to develop own arts practice may include:

competitions

conferences

events:

industry functions

conferences

trade fairs

community activities

expositions

exhibitions

festivals

social events

floor talks at galleries

lectures

master classes

membership of professional organisations or bodies

seminars

symposiums

visits to workplaces.

Creative thinking techniques may include:

brainstorming:

bulletin board

buzz session

computer-aided

sequencing

stop and go

daydreaming and mental wandering

Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats

graphic organisers:

concept fans

visual maps

webbing

lateral thinking games

making associations

mind mapping

morphological analysis

storytelling

sub-culture surfing

trigger words

use of metaphors and analogies

vision circles

visualisation

wishful thinking

word salads.

Relevant people may include:

agents

clients

colleagues

industry practitioners

managers

mentors

supervisors

teachers.

Strategies used to experiment with new ideas involve:

developing folios for appraisal by others

extending the possibilities of materials and equipment towards their full potential

innovation

recording and reviewing own performances to assess effectiveness of experimentation.

Networks may include:

alumni organisations

colleagues and teachers

consumer organisations

professional associations.

Promotional opportunities may include:

applications to funding bodies

competitions

exhibitions

listings on industry websites

performances

product launches.

Promotional materialmay include:

audio recordings

catalogues

leaflets

portfolios

resumés

text and images for websites

video recordings.