Unit of competency Outline
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Review history and theory for application to artistic practice
Review history and theory for application to artistic practice
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVCOR12B
CUVCOR12B
State Code
D1686
D1686
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source and review information on history and theory for application to own work. The unit goes beyond the general understanding of an area of work (covered in unit CUVCOR11B Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work) to encompass the notion of linking knowledge to one's own practice. The unit provides underpinning skills and knowledge for all areas of arts practice.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source information on history and theory.
- 1.1 Identify and access appropriate sources of information on history and theory.1.2 Gather and organise information systematically.
2 Review information on history and theory.
- 2.1 Select information relevant to particular areas of interest.2.2 Extract key ideas and concepts for possible relevance to own work.2.3 Evaluate key ideas and concepts for potential relevance to own work.
3 Apply information to own work.
- 3.1 Formulate own ideas on the specific ways in which information may be used within work.3.2 Integrate ideas into the development of own work.
Arts practice may involve one, or more than one, area of the arts including:
arts administration
dance
design
multi-media
music
photoimaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
cultural, historical, scientific texts
film, video, web
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
performances, presentations, dance
religious and spiritual texts
stories
technical or medium specific information.
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, craft and design
histories of performance
land and place
new technologies
politics
presentations and related skills
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
world histories.
charts
data base
diagrams
files, notebooks, diaries
indices
mind maps
sketches.
cultural traditions
elements and principles of design pertaining to own area of arts practice
technical characteristics/qualities of specific work by others in own area of arts practice
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context in own area of arts practice
the subject matter or theme relevant to work in own area of arts practice and this may involve the following; the body, identity land and place, political, cultural, social issues, spiritual concerns.
comparing
considering constraints/parameters of key ideas and concepts
considering merit
contrasting
discussion and debate
reflecting.
current trends in practice
deliberate contrast to current trends
shared philosophies with other artists
the use of contrasting techniques
the use or adaptation of particular techniques.
arts administration
dance
design
multi-media
music
photoimaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
cultural, historical, scientific texts
film, video, web
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
performances, presentations, dance
religious and spiritual texts
stories
technical or medium specific information.
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, craft and design
histories of performance
land and place
new technologies
politics
presentations and related skills
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
world histories.
charts
data base
diagrams
files, notebooks, diaries
indices
mind maps
sketches.
cultural traditions
elements and principles of design pertaining to own area of arts practice
technical characteristics/qualities of specific work by others in own area of arts practice
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context in own area of arts practice
the subject matter or theme relevant to work in own area of arts practice and this may involve the following; the body, identity land and place, political, cultural, social issues, spiritual concerns.
comparing
considering constraints/parameters of key ideas and concepts
considering merit
contrasting
discussion and debate
reflecting.
current trends in practice
deliberate contrast to current trends
shared philosophies with other artists
the use of contrasting techniques
the use or adaptation of particular techniques.
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:
demonstration of effective use of information within own arts practice
general knowledge of history and theory and the ways in which it may be used within own work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to review and apply information to the development of work.
Method of assessment
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 review information for application to different work contexts
questioning and discussing candidate's intentions and the work outcome
written or verbal reports
written and visual documentation
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 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 needed to identify, select, gather and evaluate information. It also requires resources to assist the integration of the selected information into the development of the work.
This unit underpins many specialisation units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units is highly recommended.
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:
demonstration of effective use of information within own arts practice
general knowledge of history and theory and the ways in which it may be used within own work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to review and apply information to the development of work.
Method of assessment
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 review information for application to different work contexts
questioning and discussing candidate's intentions and the work outcome
written or verbal reports
written and visual documentation
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 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 needed to identify, select, gather and evaluate information. It also requires resources to assist the integration of the selected information into the development of the work.
This unit underpins many specialisation units, and combined assessment and/or training with those units is highly recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6476 | CUVCOR12A | Review history and theory for application to artistic practice | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7766 | CUVRES301A | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C612 | CUV30203 | Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| C614 | CUV30403 | Certificate III in Arts Administration | Qualification |
| C624 | CUV30103 | Certificate III in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |