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Select and prepare creative work for exhibition

Select and prepare creative work for exhibition

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPRP303A
State Code
S7743
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/02/2014
Field of Education
100399 - Visual Arts And Crafts, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
24/02/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and prepare creative work for display or exhibition.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select works for exhibition
  • 1.1 Review criteria for selecting works for exhibition
  • 1.2 Clarify issues about the criteria in consultation with appropriate people
  • 1.3 Select works according to criteria
  • 1.4 Confirm final selection with appropriate people as required
2. Organise selected works for presentation
  • 2.1 Check completeness of work to be displayed and take action as required
  • 2.2 Determine specific exhibition requirements of selected works in consultation with appropriate people
  • 2.3 Identify steps and processes required to prepare selected works for exhibition
  • 2.4 Prepare works using appropriate techniques or arrange for the services of others as required
  • 2.5 Provide accurate information on works to appropriate people
  • 2.6 Submit works for exhibition within agreed timeframe and according to other agreed requirements
  • 2.7 Provide assistance with installation or hanging of works as required
  • 2.8 Use feedback from others to improve own performance in preparing works for display
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.
Criteria may relate to:
characteristics of works:
dimension
medium
number of pieces
size
criteria provided by creators of works
criteria provided by exhibition organiser
personal preferences
physical characteristics of display area:
access
light
ventilation
quality of completed work
theme.
Appropriate people may include:
creators of works
curators
exhibition or display organisers
industry practitioners
clients
graphic artists
managers
marketing personnel
mentors.
Completeness of work may involve checking that:
all elements are present
resolution requirements for web presentation have been addressed
touch up requirements have been satisfied
works are tidy and clean.
Exhibition requirements may include:
accompanying documentation:
artist statements
consignment notes
attaching fixtures for hanging or mounting
cleaning works
framing
selecting and painting plinths
taking account of the display environment:
light
humidity
temperature
power sources
website information.
Exhibition of work occurs in a variety of contexts, including:
artist-run spaces
contribution to an exhibition via submission to a competition
group exhibition at regional venues
local community spaces
retail display
studio spaces
website.
Assistance may involve:
contributing to safely hanging, installing and dismantling work
labelling work
planning the exhibition space
planning the location of work within the space
wrapping and storing works at the conclusion of the display or exhibition.
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:
select works for exhibition that are consistent with given criteria
prepare works for exhibition according to established guidelines
apply knowledge of exhibition practice in one or more areas of creative work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a selection of works for exhibition
tools, material and technologies used to prepare works for exhibition.
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:
evaluation of work prepared for exhibition by the candidate
questioning and discussion of candidate’s intentions and work outcomes
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1695 CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH25 CUAPPR407 Select and prepare creative work for exhibition Unit of competency