Application
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who work independently or with others to produce artistic works apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be producing visual arts or craft pieces for exhibition in galleries or for sale at markets or through a range of distribution channels. They could also be giving expression to their cultural identity through music, dance or screen productions.
At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply cultural protocols to the production of work | 1.1 Discuss the ways in which cultural identity can be expressed with appropriate persons 1.2 Determine appropriate knowledge permitted for cultural expression. 1.3 Research and follow appropriate protocols for the production of cultural works |
2. Develop ideas for work that expresses cultural identity | 2.1 Evaluate and use cultural information in an appropriate way when developing ideas for artistic work 2.2 Integrate cultural information and identity into the development of ideas 2.3 Select means of expression consistent with cultural context and ideas |
3. Create work | 3.1 Produce work that appropriately expresses cultural context and locates own identity 3.2 Take account of work according to cultural and intellectual property requirements 3.3 Incorporate feedback on work in progress from appropriate persons into refinements as required |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss issues associated with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural expression and protocols with others
respond constructively to feedback on own artistic concepts and work in progress
initiative and enterprise skills to develop ideas for artistic works that give creative expression to own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
self-management and planning skills to:
observe cultural protocols
plan production of artistic work in a logical sequence
technical skills to produce work in a given art form.
Required knowledge
own or local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture
cultural protocols in relation to the production, presentation and distribution of works that express Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
protocols for the sharing of information and the expression of information pertaining to cultural works
intellectual property requirements for specific types of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artwork, including issues of appropriation
sustainability considerations associated with the type of work being produced
OHS procedures that apply to work being produced.
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 produce artistic work that: appropriately expresses cultural context and identity demonstrates knowledge of the ways in which cultural information and context can be applied within art practice. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment ensure: involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community access to information sources on protocols for the production of work and other cultural information as agreed by local communities. |
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: observation of candidate discussing issues with Elders and community members review of artistic work produced by candidate to give expression to their Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander identity oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues surrounding cultural protocols for the production of work review of portfolios of evidence review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may 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, for example units that describe work functions where there is a very strong link between cultural identity and the work being performed, such as: Indigenous dance units in CUA11 Live Performance Training Package art form specialisation units in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package. |
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.
Appropriate persons may include: | accepted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural educators Elders family groups local community groups relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations. |
Cultural expression may include: | art ceremony cultural interpretations dance music storytelling. |
Protocols for cultural expression: | must be decided and agreed with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community. |
Cultural information may relate to: | art and music bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine contemporary Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander life and culture cultural sites custodianship of land dance history: pre-European contact post-European contact tools and implements traditional life and culture. |
Sectors
Community and cultural heritage – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.