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Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVRES401A
State Code
S7767
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
090305 - History
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research history and theory for application to artistic practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research history and theory
  • 1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own arts practice
  • 1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information that could be relevant to own arts practice
  • 1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information
  • 1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use
2. Link research to own arts practice
  • 2.1 Evaluate information in the context of own arts practice and the work of others
  • 2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged
  • 2.3 Distil key themes, messages and positions to assist in clarity of thought
  • 2.4 Develop conclusions on research findings in consultation with appropriate people as required
3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends in own arts practice
  • 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of history and theory
  • 3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own arts practice
  • 3.3 Seek feedback on the quality of research methodology and outcomes and note areas for future improvement
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.

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.
Arts practice may include:
arts administration
dance
design
interactive digital media
music
photo imaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
Ways to explore may involve:
attendance at performances
interviews with innovative arts practitioners
participation in performances
visits to:
trade fairs
galleries
special events, such as biennial exhibitions
laboratories.
Sources of information may include:
archives
audio
film
images
internet
journal articles
objects
oral histories
performances
stories
technical or medium-specific information
video
texts:
cultural
historical
religious
scientific
spiritual.
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.
Ways to organise information may involve:
collecting diagrams
compiling charts
constructing mind maps
sketching
storing information in a range of formats, such as:
diaries
electronic and hard copy files
scrapbooks.
Ways to evaluate information may include:
comparing
considering merit
contrasting
critiquing
discussion and debate
reflecting.
Key themes, messages and positions may include:
essence of the idea or concept
influences on the idea or concept
problems and challenges with the idea or concept
reasons why the idea or concept should be supported
relationship of idea or concept to:
established tradition or practice
new and emerging technology
selling a creative team
selling creative ideas
self-promotion as a creative person
way the idea or concept was developed
who had developed the idea or concept and why.
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:
use research and critical thinking techniques to evaluate information and distil key themes and ideas
apply knowledge of historical and theoretical references 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:
evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history or theory have been incorporated into work
review of case studies prepared by the candidate to assess ability to apply collected information to own arts practice
questioning and discussion about 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:
BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1687 CUVCOR13B Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG99 CUARES403 Research history and theory to inform own arts practice Unit of competency