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CUAPPR606
Extend expertise in a specialised art form to professional level

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to extend own expertise in a specialised art form in order to develop a cohesive body of professional work for the public domain. It involves self-directed research and the independent, highly developed use of specialised materials, processes and techniques.

It applies to individuals who work as creative practitioners, producing a professional standard of work that demonstrates a mature engagement with their chosen art form. The unit may be applied to any art form.

No licensing, legislative or certification conditions 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. Maintain currency of specialised knowledge in professional practice

1.1 Initiate own exposure to contemporary practice in chosen art form

1.2 Proactively identify and explore the potential of new and emerging technologies, materials and methodologies relevant to own art form

1.3 Evaluate impacts of current and emerging trends on the creation of ideas, production of work, and management of professional creative practice

2. Evolve ideas in a specialised art form

2.1 Research historical and contemporary themes and concepts in chosen art form

2.2 Analyse the motivations, philosophies and cultural origins of different works in chosen art form

2.3 Identify new sources of ideas and research opportunities and consider any intellectual property requirements

2.4 Identify the potential for individualised and/or specialised research based on current practice

2.5 Evolve own ideas, and develop innovative approaches and a strategy to realise them

2.6 Hone and adapt concepts for work based on emerging ideas and research

3. Manage specialised resources

3.1 Evaluate the requirements for the set-up, handling and storage of specialised materials, tools and equipment

3.2 Create resource management systems that support professional practice

4. Refine specialised technique to professional level

4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create finished work of professional standard suitable for the public domain

4.2 Extend techniques and the expression of ideas in work

4.3 Challenge, adapt and refine the evolving creative work

5. Resolve technical and conceptual challenges

5.1 Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise when creating the work based on detailed understanding of specialised materials and processes

5.2 Develop innovative solutions that allow for experimental approaches

5.3 Apply solutions that enhance the conceptual integrity of the work

6. Finish and prepare work for public presentation

6.1 Finish work to a professional standard using specialised techniques for the chosen art form

6.2 Develop and apply effective approaches to safety and sustainability in the final preparation of work

7. Evaluate professional work

7.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others

7.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice

7.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others

7.4 Adjust work processes and practice to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes

Evidence of the ability to:

independently analyse and evaluate abstract and complex ideas as part of research into ideas, technologies and trends informing own work

evolve ideas for own work based on research

plan a strategy to evolve own practice and evaluate existing technique and skills against it

apply highly developed knowledge of materials, processes and techniques in producing professional-standard creative work in a particular art form for sale, promotion or use in the public domain

manage specialised resources for the particular art form

resolve technical and conceptual challenges that arise during the creative process

evaluate and discuss work in a professional context.

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:

outline the sources of ideas and research opportunities for professional artists in a specialised area of creative work

summarise the various influences on chosen area of work in historical and contemporary contexts

describe the requirements of a resource management system relevant to the chosen art form

explain intellectual property considerations and how they relate to collaborating with others about ideas and research associated with artistic professional practice

outline sustainability issues associated with the tools and materials used in the chosen art form

summarise work health and safety procedures in relation to chosen art form.

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

suitable work space

tools, equipment and materials for the production of work.

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. Maintain currency of specialised knowledge in professional practice

1.1 Initiate own exposure to contemporary practice in chosen art form

1.2 Proactively identify and explore the potential of new and emerging technologies, materials and methodologies relevant to own art form

1.3 Evaluate impacts of current and emerging trends on the creation of ideas, production of work, and management of professional creative practice

2. Evolve ideas in a specialised art form

2.1 Research historical and contemporary themes and concepts in chosen art form

2.2 Analyse the motivations, philosophies and cultural origins of different works in chosen art form

2.3 Identify new sources of ideas and research opportunities and consider any intellectual property requirements

2.4 Identify the potential for individualised and/or specialised research based on current practice

2.5 Evolve own ideas, and develop innovative approaches and a strategy to realise them

2.6 Hone and adapt concepts for work based on emerging ideas and research

3. Manage specialised resources

3.1 Evaluate the requirements for the set-up, handling and storage of specialised materials, tools and equipment

3.2 Create resource management systems that support professional practice

4. Refine specialised technique to professional level

4.1 Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create finished work of professional standard suitable for the public domain

4.2 Extend techniques and the expression of ideas in work

4.3 Challenge, adapt and refine the evolving creative work

5. Resolve technical and conceptual challenges

5.1 Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise when creating the work based on detailed understanding of specialised materials and processes

5.2 Develop innovative solutions that allow for experimental approaches

5.3 Apply solutions that enhance the conceptual integrity of the work

6. Finish and prepare work for public presentation

6.1 Finish work to a professional standard using specialised techniques for the chosen art form

6.2 Develop and apply effective approaches to safety and sustainability in the final preparation of work

7. Evaluate professional work

7.1 Seek and apply constructive feedback from others

7.2 Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice

7.3 Evaluate own work in the context of work by others

7.4 Adjust work processes and practice to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes

Evidence of the ability to:

independently analyse and evaluate abstract and complex ideas as part of research into ideas, technologies and trends informing own work

evolve ideas for own work based on research

plan a strategy to evolve own practice and evaluate existing technique and skills against it

apply highly developed knowledge of materials, processes and techniques in producing professional-standard creative work in a particular art form for sale, promotion or use in the public domain

manage specialised resources for the particular art form

resolve technical and conceptual challenges that arise during the creative process

evaluate and discuss work in a professional context.

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:

outline the sources of ideas and research opportunities for professional artists in a specialised area of creative work

summarise the various influences on chosen area of work in historical and contemporary contexts

describe the requirements of a resource management system relevant to the chosen art form

explain intellectual property considerations and how they relate to collaborating with others about ideas and research associated with artistic professional practice

outline sustainability issues associated with the tools and materials used in the chosen art form

summarise work health and safety procedures in relation to chosen art form.

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

suitable work space

tools, equipment and materials for the production of work.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Initiate own exposure to contemporary practice in chosen art form 
Proactively identify and explore the potential of new and emerging technologies, materials and methodologies relevant to own art form 
Evaluate impacts of current and emerging trends on the creation of ideas, production of work, and management of professional creative practice 
Research historical and contemporary themes and concepts in chosen art form 
Analyse the motivations, philosophies and cultural origins of different works in chosen art form 
Identify new sources of ideas and research opportunities and consider any intellectual property requirements 
Identify the potential for individualised and/or specialised research based on current practice 
Evolve own ideas, and develop innovative approaches and a strategy to realise them 
Hone and adapt concepts for work based on emerging ideas and research 
Evaluate the requirements for the set-up, handling and storage of specialised materials, tools and equipment 
Create resource management systems that support professional practice 
Integrate command of technique, materials and process to create finished work of professional standard suitable for the public domain 
Extend techniques and the expression of ideas in work 
Challenge, adapt and refine the evolving creative work 
Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise when creating the work based on detailed understanding of specialised materials and processes 
Develop innovative solutions that allow for experimental approaches 
Apply solutions that enhance the conceptual integrity of the work 
Finish work to a professional standard using specialised techniques for the chosen art form 
Develop and apply effective approaches to safety and sustainability in the final preparation of work 
Seek and apply constructive feedback from others 
Evaluate work against planned strategy for own creative practice 
Evaluate own work in the context of work by others 
Adjust work processes and practice to improve technical, conceptual and commercial outcomes 

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