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. Prepare to critique cultural works

1.1 Confirm type of cultural works to be appraised in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify requirements and constraints that may influence critiques and plan accordingly

1.3 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required

1.4 Identify and explore relevant sources of information on cultural works with respect for cultural protocols

1.5 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information

1.6 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use, with awareness of intellectual property considerations

2. Link research to cultural works

2.1 Critically evaluate works and related information

2.2 Assess ways in which different influences are applied, adapted or challenged within cultural works

2.3 Develop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of works

2.4 Discuss research findings with others and consider modifying opinions to integrate other perspectives

3. Present critiques

3.1 Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works to meet organisational or publishing requirements

3.2 Take into account information about audience and purpose of critiques

3.3 Apply relevant cultural standards and conventions to critiques of cultural works

3.4 Present critiques in negotiated format and timeline

3.5 Seek feedback on quality of critiques from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement

4. Maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural works

4.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of influences on cultural works

4.2 Incorporate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.1, 4.2

• Uses practical strategies to update knowledge and incorporate new information into own practice

Reading

1.4, 2.1

• Identifies and analyses complex information to identify relevant and key information that informs own practice

Writing

3.1, 3.4, 3.5

• Develops detailed, analytical commentary and reviews using structure, format and language suited to the context and the audience
• Records process improvement information for own use

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5

• Participates in presentation of complex information to others using language, tone and pace appropriate to the audience
• Uses questioning and active listening techniques to identify job requirements, seek different perspectives about the selected approach and elicit feedback on performance

Navigate the world of work

1.6, 3.1

• Adheres to legal and regulatory rights and responsibilities when using research material for own work purposes,
• Follows organisational and external publishing requirements for presentation of work

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.5

• Identifies and uses appropriate communication methods and practices in discussion, consultation and negotiation with others
• Demonstrates sophisticated control of oral formats to convey detailed information, analysis and opinion to audiences

Get the work done

1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1-2.3, 3.2-3.5, 4.2

• Uses a systematic process to plan, organise and complete tasks for developing conceptual insights, expanding the knowledge base, and developing critiques
• Uses digital tools to locate and store research information and materials

Code and title  

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUARES502 Critique cultural works

CUVRES501A Critique cultural works

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria.

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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