Modification History
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CUVPRP404A |
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 develop the technical and conceptual skills required to work in any area of arts practice.
Application of the Unit
People working across all areas of creative practice apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. Practitioners commit to improving their professional practice in both an artistic and business context.
At this level, conclusions drawn from research and experimenting with technology and techniques could involve challenging different points of view as part of the process of developing one’s own style. This work would usually be carried out under mentored supervision.
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. Refine arts practice skills |
1.1 Plan strategies to improve own arts practice skills 1.2 Identify and use relevant practice, feedback, discussion and evaluation opportunities to continuously improve own skills 1.3 Identify and use relevant sources of information to keep up-to-date with industry issues 1.4 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop own arts practice |
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2. Develop own style or voice |
2.1 Explore and use a range of creative thinking techniques to generate ideas for own arts practice 2.2 Discuss ideas with relevant people and apply knowledge gained to inform own practice 2.3 Use practice time to experiment with new ideas in a range of genres and interpretations 2.4 Study the work of others to stimulate own conceptual and technical skills 2.5 Explore and use technology where appropriate to expand own practice |
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3. Evaluate own work |
3.1 Seek and apply constructive criticism from relevant people to improve own work 3.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for developing own arts practice 3.3 Consider place of own work in relation to other installation artists 3.4 Adjust processes, techniques and practice as necessary to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes |
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4. Pursue work opportunities |
4.1 Identify sources of information on work opportunities 4.2 Identify industry networks and promotional opportunities 4.3 Develop promotional material about self for distribution as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
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Required knowledge |
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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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Overview of assessment |
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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 reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who 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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Strategies may include: |
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Arts practice skills may relate to: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Industry issues may relate to: |
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Opportunities to develop own arts practice may include: |
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Creative thinking techniques may include: |
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Relevant people may include: |
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Strategies used to experiment with new ideas involve: |
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Networks may include: |
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Promotional opportunities may include: |
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Promotional material may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Industry capability – professional practice
