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CUARES403
Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use investigative and critical thinking techniques to evaluate history and theory information and distil key themes and ideas.

It applies to individuals working in all areas of arts practice.

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. Research history and theory

1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own artspractice

1.2 Identify and investigate new and alternative information sources for relevance to own arts practice

1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use

2. Link research to own arts practice

2.1 Evaluate information in context of own arts practice and work of others

2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged

2.3 Extract key themes, ideas and opinions to assist in clarity of thought

2.4 Develop conclusions from research findings in consultation with appropriate people

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 knowledge into own arts practice

3.3 Seek feedback on quality of research methodology and outcomes, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

use research and critical thinking techniques to evaluate theoretical and historical information and distil key themes and ideas

organise research materials and outcomes for application to own arts practice

use discussion with others to inform research ideas and methodology

identify and use opportunities to update knowledge information.

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 about history and theory relating to own arts practice and the work of others

explain formal and informal research techniques

outline how information can be organised so that it can be easily accessed and applied to own arts practice.

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:

a range of relevant and current information services

opportunities for discussion and feedback.

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. Research history and theory

1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own artspractice

1.2 Identify and investigate new and alternative information sources for relevance to own arts practice

1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use

2. Link research to own arts practice

2.1 Evaluate information in context of own arts practice and work of others

2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged

2.3 Extract key themes, ideas and opinions to assist in clarity of thought

2.4 Develop conclusions from research findings in consultation with appropriate people

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 knowledge into own arts practice

3.3 Seek feedback on quality of research methodology and outcomes, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

use research and critical thinking techniques to evaluate theoretical and historical information and distil key themes and ideas

organise research materials and outcomes for application to own arts practice

use discussion with others to inform research ideas and methodology

identify and use opportunities to update knowledge information.

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 about history and theory relating to own arts practice and the work of others

explain formal and informal research techniques

outline how information can be organised so that it can be easily accessed and applied to own arts practice.

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:

a range of relevant and current information services

opportunities for discussion and feedback.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational 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
Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own artspractice 
Identify and investigate new and alternative information sources for relevance to own arts practice 
Use formal and informal research techniques to access information 
Organise research materials and findings for current and future use 
Evaluate information in context of own arts practice and work of others 
Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged 
Extract key themes, ideas and opinions to assist in clarity of thought 
Develop conclusions from research findings in consultation with appropriate people 
Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of history and theory 
Incorporate knowledge into own arts practice 
Seek feedback on quality of research methodology and outcomes, and note areas for future improvement 

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