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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

present complex and varied information in relation to cultural works

develop and structure content in a style appropriate to target audience for critiques

knowledgably discuss concepts and theories about cultural works with others

initiative and enterprise skills to make connections between cultural works and conclusions drawn from research into history theory and other influences

learning skills to

monitor sources of information to expand knowledge base on cultural works

respond positively to feedback on own work

literacy skills to interpret cultural works and information about cultural works

planning and organising skills to document and store research findings

selfmanagement and planning skills to manage own work to meet professional requirements

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

sources of information about history theory and cultural practices relating to cultural works

conventions associated with producing critiques of cultural works in the relevant context

issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing critiques of cultural works

informationorganisation practices and how they can be applied to the critique of cultural works

communication and presentation techniques for the relevant medium

intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to cultural critiques

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

apply research and analytical skills to critically evaluate cultural works

apply knowledge of history theory and other influences to the critique of cultural works

observe conventions associated with cultural works being critiqued

produce written or spoken texts for specific audiences

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

materials resources and equipment needed to research information and to present critiques of cultural works

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 presentation or documentation prepared by candidates explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history or theory and other influences have been used in the analysis of works

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural works

questioning and discussion about cultural works

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 which interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUVRESA Analyse cultural history and theory

CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory.

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.

Cultural works may relate to:	arts administration cultural heritage dance design multimedia museums music performing arts photo imaging visual arts and craft writing.
Relevant personnel may include:	academic supervisors managers advertising agencies artists and performers authors broadcasters choreographers directors editors or other writers graphic designers production companies production managers production personnel producers program or event managers promoters, agents and marketers.
Factors may include:	budget complexity of topic confidentiality contractual arrangements copyright clearances deadlines editing process expectations of target audience/readers intellectual property length location number of content items photos or other visual material to accompany critique production schedule purpose of critique research requirements structure.
Sources may include:	archives dance electronic and print media exploring new and alternative sources: attendance at performances interviews with innovative arts practitioners participation in performances visits to: exhibitions galleries laboratories special events trade fairs films images internet libraries objects oral histories performances presentations stories technical or medium-specific information texts: historical religious scientific secondary spiritual the writings of cultural theorists and philosophers.
Information may relate to:	aesthetics criticism cultural issues gender and identity issues histories of art, craft and design land and place linguistics myth and legends new technologies philosophy politics signs and symbols spiritual concerns technical aspects of performances and presentations world histories.
Research techniques may include:	analysing and comparing information critical discourse discussion judgement note taking observation reflection summarising.
Ways to organise information may involve:	charts database diagrams files indices mind maps sketches.
Ways to evaluate may include:	comparing considering merit contrasting critiquing discussion and debate judging reflecting.
Influences may relate to:	cultural practices and heritage history local traditions and events media political frameworks related discourses techniques temporal considerations theory works of other artists.
Developing substantiated positions may involve:	examination and justification from a range of viewpoints within: culture ecology gender philosophy politics society spirituality.
Written or spoken texts may include:	academic texts articles or reviews for: journals magazines newspapers websites art talks or presentations brochures flyers guiding presentations for: cultural/heritage sites galleries institutions museums studios program notes for: exhibitions performances seminar presentations.
Specifications may include:	conventions of art criticism grammar appropriate to written or spoken texts layout and format conventions of written or spoken texts length terminology tone of critique, including: dramatic entertaining formal humorous informal or casual informational.
Audience requirements may relate to the level of sophistication or understanding of cultural works by:	academic and teaching staff listeners peers readers visitors to: cultural/heritage sites galleries museums organisations studios theatres.
Purpose may relate to:	critical review of works examination of works as examples of: derivative pieces other practitioners' works prototypes specific approaches specific periods styles or schools of cultural works judgement of value of cultural works.
Cultural protocols may include:	extent to which reference to works may be used in presentation modes (written or spoken) intellectual property requirements permission to refer to and use works, including systems for the administration of copyright of images protocols for the reference of works or practitioners by others.
Opportunities may include:	discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of arts practice searching the internet visits to: exhibitions events cultural or heritage sites performances presentations studios laboratories manufacturers.