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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply cultural protocols to the production of work
  2. Develop ideas for work that expresses cultural identity
  3. Create work

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss issues associated with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural expression and protocols with others

respond constructively to feedback on own artistic concepts and work in progress

initiative and enterprise skills to develop ideas for artistic works that give creative expression to own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

selfmanagement and planning skills to

observe cultural protocols

plan production of artistic work in a logical sequence

technical skills to produce work in a given art form

Required knowledge

own or local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture

cultural protocols in relation to the production presentation and distribution of works that express Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity

protocols for the sharing of information and the expression of information pertaining to cultural works

intellectual property requirements for specific types of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artwork including issues of appropriation

sustainability considerations associated with the type of work being produced

OHS procedures that apply to work being produced

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to produce artistic work that

appropriately expresses cultural context and identity

demonstrates knowledge of the ways in which cultural information and context can be applied within art practice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment ensure

involvement of persons approved of by Elders of the relevant local community

access to information sources on protocols for the production of work and other cultural information as agreed by local communities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate discussing issues with Elders and community members

review of artistic work produced by candidate to give expression to their Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander identity

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of issues surrounding cultural protocols for the production of work

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example units that describe work functions where there is a very strong link between cultural identity and the work being performed such as

Indigenous dance units in CUA Live Performance Training Package

Indigenous dance units in CUA11 Live Performance Training Package

art form specialisation units in CUV Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package

art form specialisation units in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriate persons may include:

accepted Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultural educators

Elders

family groups

local community groups

relevant Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.

Cultural expression may include:

art

ceremony

cultural interpretations

dance

music

storytelling.

Protocols for cultural expression:

must be decided and agreed with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

Cultural information may relate to:

art and music

bushcraft, bush food and bush medicine

contemporary Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander life and culture

cultural sites

custodianship of land

dance

history:

pre-European contact

post-European contact

tools and implements

traditional life and culture.