Modification History
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CUVRES601A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extend and refine individual cultural research capability, both in the context of own practice and as part of the broader cultural context.
Application of the Unit
Independent professional practice in the creative industries involves the ability to research and engage with current cultural debate and with cultural history and theory.
At this level, the practitioner engages in a self-directed independent research process.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Situate own practice in the wider context |
1.1. Reflect on the nature of own practice and its relationship to the broader contemporary cultural context 1.2. Explore the relationship of individual practice to particular aspects of cultural history and theory 1.3. Consider how own work connects to or diverges from the work of other professionals 1.4. Analyse the ways in which individual practice has evolved, and the influences that have affected this evolution |
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2. Extend research capability |
2.1. Investigate ways to extend individual research to support professional practice and self-development 2.2. Develop potential areas of research based on current or planned developments in practice and broader areas of interest 2.3. Conduct in-depth analysis of critical writing as part of an ongoing research practice |
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3. Refine and articulate own positions and ideas |
3.1. Evolve personal ideas based on developing research activity and critical analysis 3.2. Participate in current cultural debate with peers and within the wider community 3.3. Seek and apply critical feedback from others 3.4. Develop substantiated ideas on cultural topics 3.5. Develop and present information in formats that meet professional and relevant academic standards and conventions |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- articulate complex arguments
- participate in debate and discussion of cultural history and theory
- analytical and literacy skills to:
- examine the nature of own practice and its place in the wider context
- analyse varied information sources dealing with complex ideas
- initiative and enterprise skills to seek proactive involvement in cultural debate
- planning and organising skills to set up and undertake a research process
- learning and self-management skills to extend individual research capability through self-directed projects
- technology skills to:
- present information in appropriate formats
- use the web as a research tool.
Required knowledge
- potential research opportunities for individual cultural practice
- range of historical and contemporary critical writing relevant to individual research focus
- conventions for the presentation of information and ideas
- intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to the research process.
Evidence Guide
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.
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
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.
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Broader contemporary cultural context may be: |
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Ways to extend individual research may involve: |
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Critical analysis may involve: |
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Current cultural debate may relate to: |
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Substantiated ideas are: |
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Professional and relevant academic standards and conventions may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Knowledge management – research
