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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Select works for exhibition
  2. Organise selected works for presentation

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with colleagues on straightforward practical issues associated with preparing works for exhibition

initiative and enterprise skills to select works for display that best meet exhibition criteria

literacy skills to interpret exhibition or display requirements

planning and organising skills to prepare works for exhibition in a logical sequence

problemsolving skills to identify and rectify aspects of works that need attention before being exhibited

selfmanagement skills to prioritise work tasks and complete work within agreed timeframes

Required knowledge

exhibition display or presentation contexts relevant to different creative work and contexts

techniques for display or exhibition of work relevant to the area of creative practice

ways in which space is planned for physical and virtual display or exhibition purposes

basic elements and principles of design and their specific application to the layout of an exhibition or display

intellectual property issues relevant to the exhibition of creative work

sustainability considerations for the exhibition of work

OHS issues relating to exhibitions

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

select works for exhibition that are consistent with given criteria

prepare works for exhibition according to established guidelines

apply knowledge of exhibition practice in one or more areas of creative work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a selection of works for exhibition

tools material and technologies used to prepare works for exhibition

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 work prepared for exhibition by the candidate

questioning and discussion of candidates intentions and work outcomes

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


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.

Criteria may relate to:

characteristics of works:

dimension

medium

number of pieces

size

criteria provided by creators of works

criteria provided by exhibition organiser

personal preferences

physical characteristics of display area:

access

light

ventilation

quality of completed work

theme.

Appropriate people may include:

creators of works

curators

exhibition or display organisers

industry practitioners

clients

graphic artists

managers

marketing personnel

mentors.

Completeness of work may involve checking that:

all elements are present

resolution requirements for web presentation have been addressed

touch up requirements have been satisfied

works are tidy and clean.

Exhibition requirements may include:

accompanying documentation:

artist statements

consignment notes

attaching fixtures for hanging or mounting

cleaning works

framing

selecting and painting plinths

taking account of the display environment:

light

humidity

temperature

power sources

website information.

Exhibition of work occurs in a variety of contexts, including:

artist-run spaces

contribution to an exhibition via submission to a competition

group exhibition at regional venues

local community spaces

retail display

studio spaces

website.

Assistance may involve:

contributing to safely hanging, installing and dismantling work

labelling work

planning the exhibition space

planning the location of work within the space

wrapping and storing works at the conclusion of the display or exhibition.