Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 4:55 AM AWST
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Develop self as artist
Develop self as artist
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPRP01B
CUVPRP01B
State Code
D1731
D1731
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This is a professional practice unit which describes development of technical and conceptual skills required to work as a practising artist. It also deals with communicating effectively and working strategically to achieve planned outcomes as an artist. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Acquire and develop technical skills.
- 1.1 Plan strategies to ensure the development of appropriate technical skills in art practice.1.2 Plan and use art making opportunities to develop and assess the development of technical skills.1.3 Identify and use practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve technical skills.1.4 Test the capabilities of materials, tools and equipment to develop technical skills.1.5 Identify and use relevant journals, magazines, catalogues and other media to stimulate technical and professional development.
2 Develop conceptual skills and ideas.
- 2.1 Discuss ideas with others and apply knowledge gained to inform own practice.2.2 Use work practice to gain experience in a range of genres and interpretations.2.3 Study the work of others to stimulate conceptual and technical skills development. 2.4 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop own practice and keep informed about current art practice.
3 Develop own voice.
- 3.1 Explore and experiment with new ideas in making and/or interpreting work.3.2 Explore and use technology where appropriate to expand own practice.
4 Evaluate own work.
- 4.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from others to improve own work.4.2 Evaluate own work against planned strategy for own art practice.4.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others in order to extend own practice.4.4 Adjust work processes and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes.
5 Research work opportunities.
- 5.1 Correctly identify sources of information relating to work opportunities.5.2 Identify networks and promotional opportunities which may be helpful in developing career opportunities.5.3 Incorporate research results and information into own work practice and career planning.
being involved in a range of relevant art making activities
communicating with peers
experimenting
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
participating in relevant groups or associations
practising
undertaking training courses
working effectively with assessor/trainer.
ceramics
designing and making three dimensional objects
fibre/textile arts, including papermaking/papercasting
making jewellery
painting and drawing
photography, including digital photography
printmaking
sculpture
using information technology, including relevant hardware and software
video.
competitions
exhibitions
floor talks at galleries
lectures, seminars, conferences, symposiums
master classes
professional organisations.
extending the possibilities of materials, tools and equipment towards their full potential, and this involves innovation.
analysing and researching the work of others relevant to selected area of specialisation
analysing conventions, practices and customs in art practice
developing repertoire and knowledge
exploring elements and principles of design.
art journals
exhibition catalogues and programs
gallery listings
job advertisements
websites
word of mouth.
alumni organisations
colleagues and teachers
community organisations
professional associations.
applications to funding bodies
community events
competitions
exhibitions
membership of specialisation-specific organisations
participation on websites.
communicating with peers
experimenting
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
participating in relevant groups or associations
practising
undertaking training courses
working effectively with assessor/trainer.
ceramics
designing and making three dimensional objects
fibre/textile arts, including papermaking/papercasting
making jewellery
painting and drawing
photography, including digital photography
printmaking
sculpture
using information technology, including relevant hardware and software
video.
competitions
exhibitions
floor talks at galleries
lectures, seminars, conferences, symposiums
master classes
professional organisations.
extending the possibilities of materials, tools and equipment towards their full potential, and this involves innovation.
analysing and researching the work of others relevant to selected area of specialisation
analysing conventions, practices and customs in art practice
developing repertoire and knowledge
exploring elements and principles of design.
art journals
exhibition catalogues and programs
gallery listings
job advertisements
websites
word of mouth.
alumni organisations
colleagues and teachers
community organisations
professional associations.
applications to funding bodies
community events
competitions
exhibitions
membership of specialisation-specific organisations
participation on websites.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
application of planned strategies to develop appropriate skills in art practice
use of discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop technical and conceptual skills
demonstration of work practice which develops own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making and/or interpreting work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
the opportunity to use a range of strategies and resources to develop own practice
assessment conducted over a period of time to reflect the ongoing nature of skills in this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
oral questioning and/or discussion
written reports or presentations
review of portfolios of evidence, which may include CDs and/or videos
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should loosely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who have literacy or numeracy difficulties e.g. speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment used in the development of technical and conceptual skills relevant to art making practice. Such resources would include specialised materials, tools and equipment required for each area of specialisation. Resource requirements would also include access to information about relevant artists, their work, ideas and techniques.
This unit has linkages to all other units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. For example, the specialisation units for:
visual arts and contemporary craft.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
application of planned strategies to develop appropriate skills in art practice
use of discussion and evaluation opportunities to inform and develop technical and conceptual skills
demonstration of work practice which develops own voice through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making and/or interpreting work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
the opportunity to use a range of strategies and resources to develop own practice
assessment conducted over a period of time to reflect the ongoing nature of skills in this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
oral questioning and/or discussion
written reports or presentations
review of portfolios of evidence, which may include CDs and/or videos
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should loosely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who have literacy or numeracy difficulties e.g. speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment used in the development of technical and conceptual skills relevant to art making practice. Such resources would include specialised materials, tools and equipment required for each area of specialisation. Resource requirements would also include access to information about relevant artists, their work, ideas and techniques.
This unit has linkages to all other units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may be appropriate. For example, the specialisation units for:
visual arts and contemporary craft.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6533 | CUVPRP01A | Develop self as artist | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7748 | CUVPRP404A | Develop self as artist | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C624 | CUV30103 | Certificate III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |
| C625 | CUV40103 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |