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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop proficiency with a range of video art techniques and media
  2. Develop ideas for video art
  3. Organise video art resources
  4. Realise finished video art
  5. Evaluate own video artwork

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss creative work from a technical and conceptual perspective

create a record of the video artwork

initiative and enterprise skills to

experiment with techniques to enhance final video art

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for video art

learning skills to

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other video artists and arts practitioners

numeracy skills to

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources so that all deadlines are met

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in video artwork

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for video art and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice

ways to adapt extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of current video art technologies and techniques

characteristics of different subjects under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used adapted and challenged in video artwork

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for video art and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of resources needed in a professional video art practice

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a video art practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of video artwork space

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

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished video art pieces or a single major work that demonstrates a welldeveloped command of techniques

apply knowledge of video art techniques equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and extended

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

equipment used to produce video art pieces

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

evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using tools equipment and materials required to produce video art

direct observation of video artwork in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

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

CUVPRPA Realise a creative project

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.


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.

At this level, the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation which may include:

animation

camera movement:

pan

tracking

zoom

camera scales:

close up

medium shot

long shot

constructing form with light

editing:

cross-cutting

cutaway

dissolves

jump cuts

mise-en-scene

montage

mixing sound

recording sound:

ambient

direct

special effects

voice-overs

sculpting in time and space

setting up camera angles:

aerial view

low

titled

techniques for coping with different lighting and weather conditions

working from music scores.

Equipment may include:

batteries

cameras

computer

DVD player

editing software

editing suite

electrical leads

hard disk drives

lighting equipment and appropriate cabling

multi-screen installation

scaffolding for projection equipment

sound equipment and microphones

tripods.

Materials may include:

materials and objects for use as:

costumes

props

sets

materials used in animation, such as:

modelling clay

paints

templates.

Safety and sustainability considerations may include:

federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

safe disposal of waste.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

searching the internet

seeking out information in a range of print and electronic media

visiting exhibitions and screenings.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

form of acknowledgement or credit

procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright

protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

Ideas may be influenced by:

artistic aspirations

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Criteria may relate to:

client and user expectations

duration

environment in which video art will be viewed

materials

quality of final product

techniques

timelines

tools.

Process followed to refine ideas may include:

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design

adjustment to use the extended capabilities of the technique.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects and materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and equipment

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Presentation considerations may include:

availability of space

cost

file format for final product, such as:

FLV

MPEG-2

MPEG-4

RealMedia

WAV

WMV

need to modify presentation set-up

seeking external assistance, such as with equipment hire and technical expertise

practical considerations

presentation context

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

cabling

lighting

power supply

process-specific requirements.