Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop general knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry and investigate the visual arts practices of local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists.
It applies to individuals who are entering the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry. Individuals could be working in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural/arts centres and cooperatives, commercial and public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.
This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and visual arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry | 1.1 Use sources of information to identify the elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry 1.2 Identify the laws, regulations and codes of practice that impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry 1.3 Identify the diverse visual arts practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists |
2. Investigate information about local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts practices | 2.1 Identify local individuals, families and/or communities who produce visual art 2.2 Use appropriate descriptions of the artwork 2.3 Determine the local cultural protocols relevant to the production, display, handling and storage of the artwork 2.4 Collect information in an appropriate format |
3. Maintain knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry | 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update knowledge of the industry 3.2 Use sources of information to identify employment opportunities in the industry |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
research general information about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry and related visual arts practices
organise information in format suitable for the audience
keep up-to-date with industry information by using opportunities relevant to own work.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
provide examples of respectful communication and information gathering practices working with artists, their families and communities
list a range of sources of information related to the industry and relevant to own work
describe the basic elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry
outline the diverse types of visual arts practices used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists
identify at least one regulation or code of practice that governs work in the industry
discuss artwork produced locally
explain cultural protocols that relate to artists and their artwork
summarise types of employment.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual art, artists and/or their communities
culturally appropriate processes and techniques suited to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 1.1, 3.1 | Builds knowledge by using relevant sources of information and opportunities |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 | Obtains information by listening and questioning Uses using everyday language to convey information |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 | Takes steps to access information, develop knowledge and identify a limited range of work options related to present position or interests in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry Identifies main legal rights and responsibilities of own role and recognises a range of cultural protocols relevant to the production, display, handling and storage of the artwork |
Interact with others | 1.1, 3.2 | Uses appropriate language, communication protocols, tone and non-verbal behaviours during interactions and asks questions to clarify understanding or seek further information Identifies people to ask for information and recognises some common cultural barriers to interaction in the immediate work context |
Get the work done | 2.2, 2.4 | Follows clearly defined steps to collect information |
Sectors
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts