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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Extend knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
   • Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information
   • Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information
   • Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work
   • Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry
2. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
   • Use key industry terms appropriately in communications
   • Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions
   • Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others
   • Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict
   • Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required
   • Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events
3. Work in a legal and ethical framework
   • . Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks
   • Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements
   • Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

communicate effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders in a culturally respectful way

follow legal and ethical work practices

research and analyse industry ideas, current trends and funding opportunities related to the industry

plan and organise work with an awareness of cultural protocols.

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 local, regional, national and international sources of current information relevant to the indigenous visual arts industry

provide examples of networking opportunities

explain key industry terms

describe strategies that support ethical and respectful communication and consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders

outline basic legal rights related to copyright and intellectual property

discuss culturally appropriate conflict management strategies

explain the role and use of language interpreters and cultural brokers

identify work practices that contribute to maintaining and protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

provide examples of legal and ethical requirements that relate to own work.

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