Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Source ideas for mixed media artworks

1.1 Research and analyse historical and contemporary examples of mixed media work

1.2 Consider intellectual property and other legislative requirements relevant to research and development of mixed media work

1.3 Evaluate potential of mixed media artwork in own practice

1.4 Communicate with others about ideas for work as required

1.5 Develop ideas for mixed media work based on research and reflection

2. Explore the potential of mixed media

2.1 Source specific media to support ideas through exploration and experimentation

2.2 Consider and respond to particular safety issues for the selected media

2.3 Investigate the ways in which relationships between different media support creative objectives

2.4 Confirm approaches to the work by combining and adapting different techniques and media

3. Create finished mixed media works

3.1 Organise resource requirements for the mixed media work

3.2 Achieve desired outcomes through effective and integrated use of media and technique

3.3 Recognise and resolve technical challenges posed by mixed media work

3.4 Apply safe work practices relevant to chosen media and techniques

3.5 Produce finished mixed media work that is technically and conceptually resolved

4. Evaluate own work

4.1 Review work against personal, professional and artistic objectives, including resolution of the concept

4.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and review

4.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of the work process

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1

• Interprets and visual and textual material to evaluate concepts, techniques and processes that may inform own work

Oral Communication

1.4

• Initiates and participates in exchanges with relevant people to elicit and clarify relevant information

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 2.2, 3.4

• Considers the implication of intellectual property requirements when planning and researching ideas 
• Takes responsibility for incorporating safe work practices in the use of tools, equipment and techniques in own work practice

Interact with others

1.4

• Selects and uses appropriate conventions and techniques when discussing concepts with others

Get the work done

1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1–3.3, 3.5,

4.1–4.3

• Uses research and evaluation to develop own ideas and approach to mixed media work
• Uses exploration and experimentation with media and techniques to develop or refine ideas
• Makes effective creative and technical decisions and addresses problems during production
• Assesses mixed media work to decide on refinement opportunities and improvements to work processes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAACD513 Make mixed media artworks

CUVACD513A Make mixed media artworks

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.