Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to further application of technologies in own creative practice.
It applies to individuals who produce creative digital media work or integrate digital and traditional media. Their technology exploration is conducted independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research digital technologies | 1.1 Evaluate current, emerging and experimental digital technologies and equipment relevant to artistic practice 1.2 Research the capabilities of different digital technologies and equipment to achieve different effects 1.3 Determine cost and supply issues for particular technologies and equipment |
2 Select digital technologies for in-depth exploration | 2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by particular technologies 2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular technologies 2.3 Discuss with key people the characteristics and opportunities of particular digital art technologies 2.4 Select technologies |
3 Integrate technologies into own work | 3.1 Experiment with technologies to challenge and extend their capabilities for use in own artistic works 3.2 Develop own ways of working with technologies to achieved desired outcomes |
4 Manage digital technologies in professional practice | 4.1 Establish systems to maintain currency of knowledge of digital art technologies 4.2 Maintain the quality and life of equipment and consumables through appropriate handling and storage procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
research, experiment with and integrate technologies to create individual styles of digital art
use and adapt technologies in ways that support coherence of own creative works.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain the ways in which a range of digital technologies and processes are used, adapted, combined and challenged by professional artists in contemporary practice
list cost and supply parameters issues for different technologies and types of equipment to support professional practice
explain storage requirements and options for different materials used in digital work
describe ways to remain informed of changes in digital art technologies
explain key safety requirements for digital technologies in an art context.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
tools, equipment and materials required for exploring technologies for the creation of digital art
relevant information sources.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | Interprets technical information and specifications for application to creative work |
Writing | 1.1, 1.3 | Records technical and numerical information related to job requirements and outcomes |
Oral Communication | 2.3 | Participates in detailed discussions about digital technologies with key people using clear language and related industry terminology Uses careful listening and questioning techniques to gather information and confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 1.3 | Assesses costs of digital resources |
Navigate the world of work | 4.1, 4.2 | Ensures industry knowledge is effectively maintained to perform role Meets workplace expectations to use equipment and consumables responsibly to minimise waste, repair or replacement |
Get the work done | 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 | Evaluates research findings to inform analytical decisions about selection of digital technologies for exploration Recognises the potential of new approaches in use of digital systems and tools and incorporates exploratory and experimental strategies into own work to achieve desired outcomes Implements organisational systems to keep up with changes in digital technologies |
Sectors
Visual communication – digital content and imaging