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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Explore the professional potential of different art forms and media
   • Evaluate ways in which the use of different art forms or media might enhance current practice
   • Explore and analyse different connections and associations as sources of new ideas
   • Select new art forms or media to explore in own practice
   • Research and document historical and contemporary trends and influences in other art forms and media, with consideration of intellectual property requirements
2. Explore and extend new skills with materials, processes and techniques
   • Explore and experiment with new materials, processes and techniques in selected art forms and media
   • Identify and resolve technical problems in new areas
   • Evaluate the results of experimentation and testing with new art forms or media
   • Produce new creative work with developed technical expertise in chosen art form or media
3. Conceptualise new approaches to work
   • Apply critical and creative thinking abilityto the development of new ideas
   • Evaluate how new and existing skills might work together in own practice
   • Discuss and refine thinking through collaboration with others
   • Develop concepts for new work by combining new ideas and expertise

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

assess the benefits of new art forms and media to current practice

develop and refine methods of working with new materials, processes and techniques using a practical process of experimentation

apply new expertise with techniques, materials and processes to selected art forms and media in creative work

integrate new and existing skills and ideas into professional practice.

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:

explain the relationship between materials, processes and techniques in the chosen art form

identify connections and associations between different art forms and media

review work of other artists in the chosen art form

discuss cultural, sociological, philosophical, aesthetic, political and commercial influences on the chosen art form, in historical and contemporary contexts

describe processes of research and concept development used by the professional artist

review intellectual property issues and legislation associated with the chosen art form as a professional practice.

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