Elements and Performance Criteria

Theatrical references may apply to multiple aspects of production, including:
set design
costume design
props design
lighting design
production technology

Theatrical references may include:
historical texts
oral histories
journal articles
other productions
images/objects
films
Internet

Information may relate to a vast range of topics which may include:
colour
light
texture
philosophy of theatre
history of theatre
social history
architectural styles
production genres

Organising research materials may involve the use of:
files
indices
databases
charts/diagrams
plans

Critical evaluation may include:
comparing
contrasting
reflecting
critiquing/challenging
considering merit
discussion and debate

Opportunities to update and expand knowledge may include:
professional associations
industry networks
seminars
formal training
further research

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

sources of theatrical references in relation to particular areas of work
different types of references that apply to professionals involved in cultural productions
current production trends within the relevant industry context
evolution of theatrical and other productions as relevant to the industry context, eg film, performance, set design
networks and opportunities for maintaining current industry knowledge
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on industry practice
research skills sufficient to analyse and interpret complex and varied references for application to work practices
literacy skills sufficient to interpret theatrical references of a complex and varied nature

Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to a wide range of other specialisation units within the Entertainment Training Package and other cultural industries Training Packages, and combined assessment and/or training would be appropriate with those units.

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

application of research and analytical skills to inform specific work practice
sound knowledge of theatrical references and their application to the relevant area of work

Method and context of assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research and analytical skills to a specific industry context

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

case studies to assess ability to analyse references for specific purposes
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (eg 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).

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

theatrical references

Communicating ideas and information
Gathering and analysing different references (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Presenting own position (2)

Planning and organising activities
Organising materials for use in development of work (2)

Working with others and in teams
Discussing and debating ideas (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
- (0)

Solving problems
Adapting and adjusting work in the light of research (2)

Using technology
Using technology for research (1)