List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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.