Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to critically evaluate complex and varied information on history and theory in the context of own arts practice and the work of others

research skills sufficient to analyse and interpret complex and varied references for application to work practices

Required knowledge

a broad range of sources of information about history and theory relating to own arts practice and the work of others

knowledge about information organisation practices and how these can be applied to own arts practice and the practices of others

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation and how these relate to the use of information in own arts practice

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

application of research and analytical skills to inform specific work practice

sound knowledge of history and theory references and their application to the relevant area of work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research and analytical skills to history and theory for use in own arts practice

Method of assessment

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

evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate explaining research processes and how issues surrounding historytheory have been incorporated into work

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

written or verbal reports

visual or written documentation

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 need to source organise and evaluate information It also requires access to resources including equipment which are required for knowledge to be incorporated and integrated into own arts practice

Arts practice may involve one, or more than one, area of the arts including:

Sources may include:

Information may relate to:

Exploring potential new and alternative sources of information involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may involve:

Formal and informal research techniques may include:

Organising research materials and findings may involve:

Evaluating may include:

Developing positions in relation to history and theory involves examination from a range of viewpoints within:

Updating and expanding knowledge of history and theory may involve: