Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUVRES301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CUVRES301A - Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to review information on history and theory and apply that knowledge to one’s own work.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application People working in all areas of arts practice apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. The effectiveness of any creative work is enhanced if supported by an understanding of the history and theory associated with its genre, style or medium.At this level, the individual uses evaluation skills and applies some judgement and autonomy to the research process.More complex skills associated with undertaking historical and theoretical research are covered in the unit CUVRES401A Research history and theory to inform own arts practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain and develop knowledge of history and theory
  • Monitor relevant sources of industry information based on areas of interest, work and learning
  • Develop processes to review and maintain knowledge of history and theory relevant to own arts practice in consultation with appropriate people
       
Element: Evaluate information
  • Evaluate information gathered from a range of sources for possible relevance to own arts practice
  • Extract and evaluate key ideas relevant to own arts practice
  • Use information in a culturally appropriate way in own arts practice
       
Element: Apply information to own arts practice
  • Formulate own ideas on specific ways in which information may be used in own arts practice
  • Integrate ideas into the development of own arts practice
  • Discuss application of knowledge of history and theory with appropriate people and incorporate feedback and ideas as required
       


Evidence Required

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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:

review a range of information and evaluate its relevance to own arts practice

apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

a range of relevant and current information services

appropriate technology to collect, download and store information.

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:

review of case studies prepared by the candidate to assess ability to review information for application to different work contexts

questioning and discussion around the candidate’s intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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:

BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

CUFIND201A Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to discuss ideas with colleagues and peers

critical thinking skills to make connections between own arts practice and historical and theoretical information that has been gathered

literacy skills to review and evaluate relevant sources of information on history and theory for integration into own arts practice

planning and organising skills to collect and review information on a given topic

self-management skills to work to personal goals

technology skills to access and download information from the internet.

Required knowledge

sources of information on history and theory relevant to own arts practice

theoretical and historical contexts relevant to own arts practice, including work of other artists

ways in which history and theory may be used in the development of own arts practice

techniques for organising information to enhance own arts practice

intellectual property issues and legislation in relation to the use of information and ideas in own work.

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 of information may include:

audio

film

images

internet

journal articles

objects

oral histories

performances

stories

technical or medium-specific information

texts:

cultural

historical

religious

scientific

spiritual

video.

Information may relate to:

aesthetics

criticism

cultural issues

gender and identity issues

histories of art, craft and design

histories of performances or presentations and related skills

land and place

new technologies

politics

spiritual concerns

world histories.

Arts practice may include:

arts administration

dance

design

interactive digital media

music

photo imaging

visual arts and contemporary craft

writing.

Appropriate people may include:

clients

content experts

copyright representatives

current industry practitioners

industry association representatives

information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff

mentors

teachers.

Ways to evaluate ideas and concepts may involve:

comparing

considering constraints or parameters of key ideas and concepts

considering merit

contrasting

discussion and debate

reflecting.

Ideasmay relate to:

cultural traditions

elements and principles of design

technical characteristics and qualities of specific work by others in own area of arts practice

relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

subject matter or theme relevant to work in own area of arts practice, such as:

identity land and place

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Ways in which information may be used may relate to:

current trends in practice

deliberate contrast with current trends

shared philosophies with other artists

use of contrasting techniques

use or adaptation of particular techniques.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Monitor relevant sources of industry information based on areas of interest, work and learning 
Develop processes to review and maintain knowledge of history and theory relevant to own arts practice in consultation with appropriate people 
Evaluate information gathered from a range of sources for possible relevance to own arts practice 
Extract and evaluate key ideas relevant to own arts practice 
Use information in a culturally appropriate way in own arts practice 
Formulate own ideas on specific ways in which information may be used in own arts practice 
Integrate ideas into the development of own arts practice 
Discuss application of knowledge of history and theory with appropriate people and incorporate feedback and ideas as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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