Required skills

communication skills to

collaborate with others as part of the creative process

discuss abstract ideas with others

create a professional documentation of work

critical thinking and analytical skills to

evaluate distil and select ideas for application to own work

evaluate own work in terms of its coherence

initiative and enterprise skills to develop ideas and create work that responds to creative and professional objectives

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

numeracy skills to manage project costs

problemsolving skills to creatively resolve conceptual and technical issues that arise within the work

selfmanagement and planning skills to plan and coordinate a creative project from initial concept to realisation

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

Required knowledge

relationship between technique materials and process in the relevant creative form

cultural sociological philosophical aesthetic political and commercial influences on chosen area of work in historical and contemporary contexts

critical and creative thinking techniques and how they work in the context of creative practice

professional opportunities in the relevant area of creative practice

typical problems that occur during the production of a body of creative work and how to avoid or resolve them

commonly used research methodologies for creative practitioners

current and emerging practice 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

organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to chosen creative form

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

create a coherent body of creative work that is technically and conceptually resolved is consistent with the project concept and is finished to a professional standard

consider the professional potential for proposed work

document the work creatively from initial idea to realisation

evaluate and discuss 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 a body of work produced by the candidate

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

direct observation of work in progress

group peer review of the work

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

Adeveloping range of sources provides access to:

Sources may include:

Critical and creative thinking approaches may include:

Professional potentialmay relate to:

Relevant people may include:

Scope and objectives of the work may relate to:

Realistic timeframe takes account of:

Project constraints may include:

Options for documenting and recording work may include:

Information for inclusionmay include:

Critically and knowledgably may include:

Opportunities for refinement and re-thinking may relate to:

Efficiency and effectiveness may relate to:

Coherence with the project concept may relate to: