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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to engage with others about conceptual and technical issues in creative work

critical thinking and analytical skills to develop ideas and skills from exploration and experimentation

initiative and enterprise skills to recognise and act on opportunities for refinement

learning skills to

receive and integrate constructive criticism from others

engage in an ongoing process of skills development

literacy skills to

interpret information dealing with complex or abstract ideas

document work in ways that communicate processes and ideas

research and evaluate source materials for the development of ideas

numeracy skills to calculate project costs

problemsolving skills to identify and respond to conceptual and technical issues in creative work

selfmanagement and planning skills to organise a creative project

technical skills to apply and adapt specialised skills relevant to the particular creative form

Required knowledge

relationship between technique materials and process in the relevant creative form

historical and contemporary references in chosen area of practice

typical problems that occur during the development of a creative project and how to avoid or resolve them

commonly used research methodologies for creative practitioners

current and emerging practices for documenting work in a creative context

basic project management techniques particularly in relation to work planning time management and resource management

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with professional creative practice

sustainability issues associated with the tools and materials used in the chosen creative form

OHS procedures in relation to chosen creative form

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

take responsibility for the complete process of producing creative work

develop and refine technical and conceptual skills through a demonstrated process of experimentation

produce work that reflects an emerging individual style

document the work from initial idea to realisation

communicate effectively with others about ideas

evaluate work in an informed way

use safe and sustainable work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

appropriate resources for the production of work including work space tools equipment and materials

studio and workshop facilities

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 creative work produced by the candidate

evaluation of processes used by the candidate to conceive plan and realise the creative work

direct observation of work in progress

evaluation of a candidates visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the work

group peer review of the work

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

specialisation units for any creative form

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.

Sources may include:	art critics art history texts artworks cultural theorists design ideas exhibitions films galleries images internet journal articles museums myths and legends objects oral history own experience performances presentations philosophers social commentators technical or medium-specific information writings.
Ideas may relate to:	relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical or contemporary context relationship of the work to new and emerging technology and its current and potential application subject matter or theme for the work, such as: identity land and place political, cultural and social issues the body spiritual concerns.
Constraints may include:	availability of materials, tools and equipment budget safety requirements saleability sponsorship time.
Ways toengage with others may include:	face-to-face discussions virtual communication.
Scope and objectives of the workmay relate to:	brief for the work competition criteria creative criteria ideas to be communicated number of items to be produced potential to exhibit and sell self-development potential time for creation.
Relevant people may include:	employers mentors other artists other creative practitioners peers potential customers supervisor teachers.
Options for documenting and recording workmay involve developing:	blogs or wikis digital presentations notes and other written text online forums photographic records physical portfolios practice pieces verbal presentations visual diaries.
Efficiency and effectivenessmay relate to:	aesthetic or functional quality of the work completion on budget completion on time positive or negative impact on own health quality of the work success in communicating ideas technical standard of work.