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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to critique cultural works
   • Confirm type of cultural works to be appraised in consultation with relevant personnel
   • Identify requirements and constraints that may influence critiques and plan accordingly
   • Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required
   • Identify and explore relevant sources of information on cultural works with respect for cultural protocols
   • Use formal and informal research techniques to access information
   • Organise research materials and findings for current and future use, with awareness of intellectual property considerations
2. Link research to cultural works
   • Critically evaluate works and related information
   • Assess ways in which different influences are applied, adapted or challenged within cultural works
   • Develop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of works
   • Discuss research findings with others and consider modifying opinions to integrate other perspectives
3. Present critiques
   • Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works to meet organisational or publishing requirements
   • Take into account information about audience and purpose of critiques
   • Apply relevant cultural standards and conventionsto critiques of cultural works
   • Present critiques in negotiated format and timeline
   • Seek feedback on quality of critiques from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement
4. Maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural works
   • Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of influences on cultural works
   • Incorporate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

clarify research methods and information sources required for critique of specific cultural works

use extensive research and analysis to develop informed positions for critical evaluation of cultural works

use discussion with others to inform critique ideas and methodology

produce written or spoken critiques for specific audiences according to plans, cultural standards and conventions, and seek audience feedback.

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:

outline sources of information about history, theory and cultural practices relating to cultural works

describe some typical requirements and constraints that may influence planning and completion of critiques

explain formal and informal research techniques

explain the cultural standards and conventions associated with producing critiques of cultural works

outline how information can be organised so that it can be easily accessed and applied to own arts practice

describe communication and presentation techniques for critiques

list and describe a range of opportunities that could be used to update and extend knowledge.

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