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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to research and evaluate a wide range of source materials for the development of the concept for own work

literacy skills sufficient to conduct a critical discourse about the concept for own work

Required knowledge

a wide range of sources of information pertaining to the development of the concept

indepth appropriate communication methods to encourage critical discourse about the concept for own work

the theoretical and philosophical context for concept development

other artistsdesignerscuratorsarts administrators and their development of concepts for their own work

thorough knowledge of the elements and principles of design and how they may be used in the development of the concept for own work

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation which assist the development and critical discourse of the concept for own work

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

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

development of the concept through a process of selecting and critically analysing source material then synthesising and refining the concept for own work

effective participation in a critical discourse about the concept for own work which shows a command of relevant references terminologies and ideas

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through research and concept generation through multiple pieces of work

interaction with others in a critical discourse about the concept for own work

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

participation in a critical discourse on the candidates work concepts

discussion and questioning about research and development processes

written andor verbal reports

visual presentation including diagrams charts slides using digital technology

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

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 eg speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to source organise and analyse information

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.
Source materials may include:	company reports direct observation from the natural or built environment music and/or film/video myths and legends oral history photographs and other artworks promotional material range of texts/text types technical reports/data.

Critically analysing sources and references in the context of current work may involve:	considering how ideas may be adapted considering how ideas may be challenged within work drawing links between references and own work making judgements about relevance of information and ideas.

The concept may include:	the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical/contemporary context the relationship of the work to new and emerging technology and its current and potential application the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural or social issues; spiritual concerns.

Constraints for the concept may include:	audience availability of materials, tools and equipment budgeting presentation venue/context sponsorship timeframe.

Relevant individuals may include:	art critics and writers mentor other artists peer group supervisor.

Discourse may involve:	electronic - video conference, Internet forum use of diagrams, charts visual and oral presentation written and visual presentation.

Influences on the development of the concept may include:	discussion and debate about the concept with peers/supervisor the conceptual development of work by other artists/designers/curators/arts administrators theoretical and philosophical considerations.

Problem solving strategies may include:	further evaluation of concept against personal affinity with the idea, social conventions and or significance and aesthetic considerations further reflection on concept innovation, thinking beyond established boundaries or conventions.