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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret the need for innovation
  2. Generate a range of ideas
  3. Collaborate with others
  4. Reflect on idea/s
  5. Represent idea/s
  6. Evaluate the idea/s

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 following is essential

accurate interpretation of a brief

the creative generation of a number of ideas or solutions to meet the needs of an end user within specific contexts in the cultural industries

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

interaction with others to reflect the collaborative nature of the development process

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

direct observation of the candidate participating in discussions and other collaborative activities to develop ideas or solutions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of creative thinking techniques and methods for evaluating ideas or solutions

Guidance information for assessment

This competency standard may be assessed with any other standards that make up a specific job function for a specific context within the cultural industries It is probably of most use at AQF level and above

Standards may include

CULMSB Undertake research

CULMS617B Undertake research

BSBDESA Interpret and respond to a design brief

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

CUVCRSB Select and prepare work for exhibition

CUVCRS11B Select and prepare work for exhibition

CUVCONB Develop concepts for arts organisationsprojects

CUVCON06B Develop concepts for arts organisations/projects

CUVPHIB Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

CUVPHI03B Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

Please note the above is a generic list which may apply across the cultural industries Some of the units may not be included in this particular 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.

Innovation is:

the process of generating new ideas or solutions, or new uses for old ideas and making them useful or a means of improvement.

Assumptions can be about any convention in the workplace and might include:

work process

product

materials

system

tools

working conditions.

The user requirements refer to:

who will be using the end product

why it is needed

how it will be used

what advantages it will provide

where it will be used.

Factors impacting on the idea might include:

aesthetic requirements

functionality

information available

OH&S and environmental considerations

budget

client preferences.

Creative thinking techniques include:

brainstorming

visualising

making associations

building on associations

telling stories

creative writing

lateral thinking games

mind mapping

drawings

Six Thinking Hats

using prompts.

Relevant knowledge refers to:

technical knowledge

information gained from books or videos

knowledge from different work areas and work colleagues.

Stimulation from alternative sources might come from:

reading books and industry journals

talking with colleagues and friends

visiting libraries

attending industry workshops

participating in networks.

Relevant people might include:

colleagues

team members

supervisors

managers

clients.

Maintaining a network of peers can include:

participating in forums

participating in industry training

attending workshops

becoming a member of a network.

Communication methods refer to how you will present your ideas, for example:

writing a proposal

building a model

showing a film

presenting a talk

preparing a report

drawing a diagram.

Educating/informing the client refers to helping the client visualise and understand the idea/s and involves:

actively listening

asking questions

accepting their opinion

explaining the proposal

clarifying the details.

Reviewing the idea might involve checking:

that the idea can be implemented

that it meets the client/end user needs

that it meets best practice

assessing financial requirements.

Evaluation methods might include:

developing checklists

discussing the process with colleagues or supervisors

writing a report of the outcomes.