CUAATS502 - Research the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists assessment tool

Assessor Resource

CUAATS502
Research the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a broad understanding of the cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists, and to develop and apply specific knowledge relevant to own work in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry.

It applies to individuals whose role in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry requires in-depth understanding of the complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, both locally to where they are working and nationally. At this level, a person engages in a largely independent investigation process that informs their professional practice.

Individuals could be working in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural/arts centres and cooperatives, commercial and public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.

This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and visual arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity.

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. Consolidate understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures	1.1 Research historical and contemporary events and issues and their impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 1.2 Investigate the personal, family and/or community obligations that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists 1.3 Relate research findings to professional practice issues
2. Investigate the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists relevant to own work	2.1 Evaluate ideas and theory about the impact of culture on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists 2.2 Use a range of sources of information to research the visual arts practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists, including relevance to culture 2.3 Extend knowledge of cultural protocols relevant to own work 2.4 Analyse and record information gathered
3. Apply research findings to professional practice	3.1 Access and reference information in a culturally appropriate way, including correct recording of provenance and authenticity of artwork 3.2 Review work practices to ensure they recognise the role of the artist as a family and community member as well as a professional artist, to identify areas for improvement 3.3 Integrate new knowledge into professional practice to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists

Evidence of the ability to:

gather information from a range of sources, covering multiple topics to ensure a breadth of knowledge

communicate effectively to be able to gather and share relevant information in a culturally appropriate way

record research and work-related information for use by self and others

evaluate work practices that support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists

research and analyse Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures relevant to own work.

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:

discuss historical and contemporary events and issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

provide examples to describe the relationship between visual arts practice and culture for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists

identify work practices to be improved to better support artists, their families and/or communities

identify culturally appropriate research and work practices

provide examples of the personal, family and/or community obligations that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists

outline understanding of the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists in the context of own work

describe the steps required to ensure correct recording of provenance and authenticity of artwork

explain strategies arts industry professionals use to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists

describe the key principles and protocols related to communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual art, artists and/or their communities

culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational 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. Consolidate understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures	1.1 Research historical and contemporary events and issues and their impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 1.2 Investigate the personal, family and/or community obligations that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists 1.3 Relate research findings to professional practice issues
2. Investigate the cultures of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists relevant to own work	2.1 Evaluate ideas and theory about the impact of culture on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists 2.2 Use a range of sources of information to research the visual arts practices of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists, including relevance to culture 2.3 Extend knowledge of cultural protocols relevant to own work 2.4 Analyse and record information gathered
3. Apply research findings to professional practice	3.1 Access and reference information in a culturally appropriate way, including correct recording of provenance and authenticity of artwork 3.2 Review work practices to ensure they recognise the role of the artist as a family and community member as well as a professional artist, to identify areas for improvement 3.3 Integrate new knowledge into professional practice to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual artists