Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, values and principles to develop as an Indigenous Australian performing artist. It is intended that this unit be delivered by and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers with some practical experience in traditional Indigenous Australian dance apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be developing their awareness of customary law and copyright issues in group performances at events in the local community or in public performances for visitors to their region or community.
Work performed requires a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgment are required and individuals take responsibility for their own outputs.
The local or community cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this unit may only be accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; or persons recognised by specific Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Elders, or those persons who are local custodians of local cultural heritage.
Organisations delivering this unit must respect community protocols and heritage. Collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the delivery and assessment of this unit is recommended.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Liaise with Indigenous communities in ethical and culturally appropriate ways | 1.1 Seek advice from relevant personnel to establish how principles of customary law affect own dance practice 1.2 Take guidance and direction from cultural mentors 1.3 Seek advice regarding reasons for liaison to be undertaken and protocols followed 1.4 Make ethical arrangements for contact that respect and support cultural needs 1.5 Determine own rights and responsibilities in specific situations |
2. Behave ethically and with respect for tradition | 2.1 Investigate reasons for and scope of code of ethics in own sector of the arts 2.2 Determine parameters of and content for a code of ethics, consulting with others as required 2.3 Apply code of ethics and test it in the community to determine its workability 2.4 Act according to personal, professional and cultural values and principles 2.5 Advocate for and support the maintenance and renewal of traditions in appropriate ways 2.6 Apply knowledge of copyright requirements to ensure protection of cultural heritage and seek advice where required |
3. Follow cultural protocols when rehearsing and performing | 3.1 Comply with customary law and cultural protocols as they relate to performance 3.2 Implement strategies to accommodate cultural differences during performances 3.3 Interact with and acknowledge directors, performers and audiences in appropriate ways 3.4 Seek feedback from relevant community members to identify ways in which own observation of cultural protocols could be improved |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
integrate knowledge of cultural heritage, moral rights and community ethics into communication with community mentors and performances
maintain the integrity of cultural heritage and cultural knowledge for communities
seek and follow advice in order to work as an Indigenous performing artist in culturally appropriate ways
advocate for and support cultural maintenance and renewal of knowledge
comply with rules of customary laws and protocols when producing, presenting and distributing works that express Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity
comply with rules relevant to ideas and customs of the specific communities involved in the reproduction of heritage in the dance performance
consult with Elders and other advisers to apply a code of ethics
liaise with other Indigenous people in culturally supportive ways that comply with relevant protocols.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
demonstrate well-developed knowledge of:
own Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity
traditions of ownership and protocols relating to created work and performance in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
common structures and operations in Indigenous communities
protocols for the sharing of information and the expression of information relating to cultural works
recognition, respect and compliance with Indigenous laws
recognition and respect for ethical dealings in the performing arts
sections of Copyright Act 1968 and Copyright Amendment Act 2006 relevant to own arts practice
moral rights protection in relation to the performance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance
Australian Indigenous cultural and intellectual property
difference between performing, mechanical and synchronisation rights
describe the function of the following organisations:
National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association Inc.
Australian Copyright Council
Australasian Performing Right Association Limited
international copyright and collection societies.
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:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, custodians and other culturally knowledgeable people authorised by their communities to act as mentors in arts and culture and performance disciplines
appropriate performance areas or spaces, including outdoor locations
sources of information needed to manage copyright, including relevant legislation, regulations or codes of practice.
Assessors must ensure that the cultural and intellectual property rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are protected.
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 | 2.6 | Obtains information from written sources |
Writing | 2.3 | Writes material for consultation |
Oral communication | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6 | Seeks the views and opinions of others Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Observes protocols appropriate to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in a performance context Accesses cultural material within legal rights and responsibilities |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Works collaboratively with members of the community and fellow performers |
Get the work done | 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Adopts a logical and methodical approach to ensuring that own work practices and performance activities respect customary law, ethics and traditions Accesses a range of information |
Range Statement
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Code of ethics must include consideration of: | protocols permission for use of idea or material ways in which ideas and material are used social justice equal opportunity intellectual and cultural property rights copyright feedback to cultural owners and communities. |
Sectors
Performing arts – cross-sector performance