Assessor Resource

BSBLIB504
Develop exhibition concepts

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore potential themes and storylines to inform the overall development of exhibition concepts.

It applies to individuals who explore and develop concepts and ideas for a cultural exhibition, who work autonomously, but in consultation and collaboration with others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Establish purpose and objectives of exhibitions

1.1 Research characteristics of potential audiences for exhibitions

1.2 Confirm purpose, scope and objectives of exhibitions in consultation with stakeholders

1.3 Develop broad parameters for content, based on objectives, audience needs, community feedback, and collection and organisational parameters

2 Research exhibition concepts

2.1 Research historical, cultural and other influences that impact concept development

2.2 Undertake critical analysis of sources and references to inform concept development

2.3 Identify and source appropriate specialists for assistance

2.4 Explore and adapt relevant ideas from other practitioners or exhibitions with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright

3 Develop and propose concepts

3.1 Use information collected to develop and expand ideas and concepts

3.2 Test own ideas and approaches against purpose and objectives of exhibitions, as well as ideas from colleagues

3.3 Prepare concept proposals in appropriate format

3.4 Gain required approvals

Evidence of the ability to:

apply sound research and analytical skills to inform the development of exhibition concepts

develop creative exhibition concepts that are designed to achieve the given purpose, scope and objectives.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify sources of information and research data relevant to collections

explain processes for drawing links between collections, research data and audience needs

outline roles of personnel involved in exhibition development process and how these interrelate

discuss current trends in exhibition development

explain concepts of themes, sub-themes, storylines and interpretation within exhibition development

identify copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation and issues that impact exhibition concept development

outline cultural protocols relevant to exhibition concept development, including those for the exhibition of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material

explain collection and interpretive techniques.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Exhibitions and Visitor Programs field of work and include access to:

a collection around which an exhibition concept can be developed

relevant research materials and information sources

case studies or, where possible, real situations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Establish purpose and objectives of exhibitions

1.1 Research characteristics of potential audiences for exhibitions

1.2 Confirm purpose, scope and objectives of exhibitions in consultation with stakeholders

1.3 Develop broad parameters for content, based on objectives, audience needs, community feedback, and collection and organisational parameters

2 Research exhibition concepts

2.1 Research historical, cultural and other influences that impact concept development

2.2 Undertake critical analysis of sources and references to inform concept development

2.3 Identify and source appropriate specialists for assistance

2.4 Explore and adapt relevant ideas from other practitioners or exhibitions with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright

3 Develop and propose concepts

3.1 Use information collected to develop and expand ideas and concepts

3.2 Test own ideas and approaches against purpose and objectives of exhibitions, as well as ideas from colleagues

3.3 Prepare concept proposals in appropriate format

3.4 Gain required approvals

Evidence of the ability to:

apply sound research and analytical skills to inform the development of exhibition concepts

develop creative exhibition concepts that are designed to achieve the given purpose, scope and objectives.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify sources of information and research data relevant to collections

explain processes for drawing links between collections, research data and audience needs

outline roles of personnel involved in exhibition development process and how these interrelate

discuss current trends in exhibition development

explain concepts of themes, sub-themes, storylines and interpretation within exhibition development

identify copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation and issues that impact exhibition concept development

outline cultural protocols relevant to exhibition concept development, including those for the exhibition of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material

explain collection and interpretive techniques.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Exhibitions and Visitor Programs field of work and include access to:

a collection around which an exhibition concept can be developed

relevant research materials and information sources

case studies or, where possible, real situations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research characteristics of potential audiences for exhibitions 
Confirm purpose, scope and objectives of exhibitions in consultation with stakeholders 
Develop broad parameters for content, based on objectives, audience needs, community feedback, and collection and organisational parameters 
Research historical, cultural and other influences that impact concept development 
Undertake critical analysis of sources and references to inform concept development 
Identify and source appropriate specialists for assistance 
Explore and adapt relevant ideas from other practitioners or exhibitions with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright 
Use information collected to develop and expand ideas and concepts 
Test own ideas and approaches against purpose and objectives of exhibitions, as well as ideas from colleagues 
Prepare concept proposals in appropriate format 
Gain required approvals 

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