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Select and prepare work for exhibition

Select and prepare work for exhibition

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVCRS11B
State Code
D1695
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and prepare work for display or exhibition. This is a support unit for specialisations. The skills and knowledge are not restricted to a particular specialisation but apply across all specialisations depending on the work context. This work would normally be carried out under limited supervision or with guidance available if required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select work to submit for exhibition.
  • 1.1 Access relevant information on the criteria which informs the selection of work.1.2 Correctly interpret information on criteria for display of work.1.3 Identify and clarify any issues surrounding criteria with relevant individuals/organisations.1.4 Select work in accordance with criteria.
2 Organise selected work for exhibition.
  • 2.1 Check completeness of work to be displayed and take action when required.2.2 Determine any specific requirementsfor display of selected work in consultation with relevant individuals or organisations.2.3 Identify relevant steps and processes required to prepare selected work for display.2.4 Prepare work using appropriate techniques or engage the services of others as required. 2.5 Provide accurate information on work to relevant individuals/organisations in accordance with requirements.
  • 2.6 Submit work to exhibition curator or display organiser within agreed timeframe and in accordance with other agreed requirements.2.7 Provide assistance with installation or hanging as required and in accordance with instructions.
criteria decided by artist, designer or performer
criteria provided by organiser of exhibition
personal preferences
physical characteristics of display area, e.g. light, ventilation and access
quality of completed work
size, dimension, theme, medium, number of pieces.

all elements present
resolution requirements for web presentation
tidiness/cleanliness
touch up requirements satisfied.

accompanying documentation, e.g. consignment notes, artist's statement
attaching fixtures for hanging or mounting
cleaning the work
framing
selecting and painting plinths
the display environment, e.g. light, humidity, temperature, power sources
web site information.

artist run spaces
contribution to an exhibition via submission to a competition
group exhibition at regional venues
local community spaces
retail display
studio spaces
web sites.

contributing to safely hanging, installing and dismantling work
labelling work
planning the exhibition space
planning the location of work within the space
wrapping/storage of works at the conclusion of the display or exhibition.

Safely means in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.

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:

the selection of work for submission which is consistent with the criteria for the exhibition or display
work which is ready for exhibition.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the selection and preparation of work for a specific display or exhibition.

Method of assessment

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

evaluation of work prepared for display by the candidate
questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions
written or verbal reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to prepare work for exhibition and to assist to safely hang and/or install and dismantle an exhibition or display.
This unit has linkages to the specialisation units in this Training Package and units from other Training Packages, and combined assessment and/or training with those units would be appropriate.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6485 CUVCRS11A Select and prepare work for exhibition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S7743 CUVPRP303A Select and prepare creative work for exhibition Unit of competency