Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Sources of information may include:
audio
film
images
internet
journal articles
objects
oral histories
performances
stories
technical or medium-specific information
texts:
cultural
historical
religious
scientific
spiritual
video.
Information may relate to:
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, craft and design
histories of performances or presentations and related skills
land and place
new technologies
politics
spiritual concerns
world histories.
Arts practice may include:
arts administration
dance
design
interactive digital media
music
photo imaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
Appropriate people may include:
clients
content experts
copyright representatives
current industry practitioners
industry association representatives
information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff
mentors
teachers.
Ways to evaluate ideas and concepts may involve:
comparing
considering constraints or parameters of key ideas and concepts
considering merit
contrasting
discussion and debate
reflecting.
Ideasmay relate to:
cultural traditions
elements and principles of design
technical characteristics and qualities of specific work by others in own area of arts practice
relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
subject matter or theme relevant to work in own area of arts practice, such as:
identity land and place
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Ways in which information may be used may relate to:
current trends in practice
deliberate contrast with current trends
shared philosophies with other artists
use of contrasting techniques
use or adaptation of particular techniques.

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:
review a range of information and evaluate its relevance to own arts practice
apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a range of relevant and current information services
appropriate technology to collect, download and store information.
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:
review of case studies prepared by the candidate to assess ability to review information for application to different work contexts
questioning and discussion around the candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
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:
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge.