Modification History
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CUVRES401A |
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 research history and theory for application to artistic practice.
Application of the Unit
People working in all areas of arts practice apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. The effectiveness of any creative work is enhanced if supported by a well-developed understanding of the history and theory associated with its genre, style or medium.
At this level, conclusions drawn from research may involve challenging different points of view as part of the process of developing one’s own creative voice. Research activity is largely independent with some guidance as required.
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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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. 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to engage in discussions about history and theory relevant to own arts practice
- critical thinking skills to analyse and interpret complex and varied references
- initiative and enterprise skills to make connections between own arts practice and conclusions drawn from research
- learning skills to continually monitor sources of information to expand knowledge base
- literacy skills to interpret and summarise information and research findings
- planning and organising skills to document and store research findings in a way that enables easy access in the future
- technology skills to access and download information from the internet.
Required knowledge
- sources of information about history and theory relating to own arts practice and the work of others
- information-organisation practices and how they can be applied to own arts practice and the practices of others
- intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to the use of information in own arts practice.
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, for example:
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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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Arts practice may include: |
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Ways to explore may involve: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Information may relate to: |
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Ways to organise information may involve: |
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Ways to evaluate information may include: |
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Key themes, messages and positions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Knowledge management – research
