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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Establish purpose and objectives of exhibitions
   • 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
2. Research exhibition concepts
   • 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
3. Develop and propose concepts
   • 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

Performance Evidence

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.

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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