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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
   • Use sources of information to identify the elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
   • Identify the laws, regulations and codes of practice that impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
   • Identify the diverse visual arts practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists
2. Investigate information about local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts practices
   • Identify local individuals, families and/or communities who produce visual art
   • Use appropriate descriptions of the artwork
   • Determine the local cultural protocols relevant to the production, display, handling and storage of the artwork
   • Collect information in an appropriate format
3. Maintain knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
   • Identify and use opportunities to update knowledge of the industry
   • Use sources of information to identify employment opportunities in the industry

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research general information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry and related visual arts practices

organise information in format suitable for the audience

keep up-to-date with industry information by using opportunities relevant to own work.

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:

provide examples of respectful communication and information gathering practices working with artists, their families and communities

list a range of sources of information related to the industry and relevant to own work

describe the basic elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry

outline the diverse types of visual arts practices used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists

identify at least one regulation or code of practice that governs work in the industry

discuss artwork produced locally

explain cultural protocols that relate to artists and their artwork

summarise types of employment.

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