Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry knowledge to implement effective communication strategies while working in a legal and ethical framework.
It applies to individuals who may be working autonomously, or with others, in 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. Extend knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry | 1.1 Analyse current industry trends using appropriate sources of information 1.2 Research national and international indigenous visual art movements using appropriate sources of information 1.3 Identify funding opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects relevant to own work 1.4 Use networking opportunities to update and expand knowledge of current issues relevant to the industry |
2. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders | 2.1 Use key industry terms appropriately in communications 2.2 Select effective strategies for ethical and respectful cross-cultural transactions 2.3 Communicate basic copyright and intellectual property rights information to others 2.4 Identify and manage issues that may cause conflict 2.5 Seek assistance from language interpreters and cultural brokers as required 2.6 Consult with artists, their families and/or communities about art dealings, exhibitions and events |
3. Work in a legal and ethical framework | 3.1. Integrate knowledge of and respect for cultural protocols into planning and implementing tasks 3.2 Apply work practices that meet legal and ethical requirements 3.3 Ensure own work practices contribute to maintaining and protecting culture |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
communicate effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders in a culturally respectful way
follow legal and ethical work practices
research and analyse industry ideas, current trends and funding opportunities related to the industry
plan and organise work with an awareness of cultural protocols.
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:
identify local, regional, national and international sources of current information relevant to the indigenous visual arts industry
provide examples of networking opportunities
explain key industry terms
describe strategies that support ethical and respectful communication and consultation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders
outline basic legal rights related to copyright and intellectual property
discuss culturally appropriate conflict management strategies
explain the role and use of language interpreters and cultural brokers
identify work practices that contribute to maintaining and protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
provide examples of legal and ethical requirements that relate to own work.
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, 1.2, 1.4 | Researches and analyses relevant information Keeps knowledge of industry trends and issues up-to-date using differing approaches to learning |
Oral Communication | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Seeks the ideas and opinions of others in a range of contexts and obtains information by listening and questioning Participates in a verbal exchange using detailed and clear language that shows depth of understanding of the industry |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | Interprets and analyses textual information about the industry from appropriate sources |
Writing | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 | Records complex ideas and information related to own work strategies and practices in a way that is suitable for audience and purpose |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Understands how own role meshes with others and contributes to collective outcomes Develops a range of industry-related knowledge and identifies transferable principles and concepts Understands own legal rights and responsibilities and recognises and responds to cultural protocols |
Interact with others | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1 | Recognises and applies communication protocols in a range of formal and informal work contexts Accurately identifies the requirements of communication exchanges and begins to recognise how personal, social and cultural factors may influence people’s understanding of any communication Recognises and values individual differences and connects and collaborates to achieve joint outcomes Modifies personal communication style to show respect for the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others Identifies key triggers that may initiate or escalate conflict and uses a range of strategies to moderate responses |
Get the work done | 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1 | Plans and implements strategies that recognise the importance of other stakeholders throughout the process Seeks assistance before implementing a solution Uses consultative processes in decision making Uses planning and implementation processes that show an increasingly intuitive understanding of cultural protocols |
Sectors
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts