CUVPRP304A
Participate in collaborative creative projects

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make a contribution to a collaborative creative project. It includes the technical and teamwork skills to work in this context.

Application

People developing their creative skills in many different areas may work on collaborative projects, which could include community art projects organised through local councils, business organisations or educational institutions.

At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Participate in project set-up

1.1 Liaise with others involved in the project to identify overall purpose and goals

1.2 Agree on responsibilities for the different aspects of the work within the team, including timelines

1.3 Where appropriate, contribute to the development of ideas for the creative project

2. Contribute to creative work

2.1 Organise the resources needed for individual or team work based on own role and responsibilities

2.2 Safely use a range of technical skills to support the creative ideas of the work

2.3 Test and refine techniques through the production of work within the parameters of the project

3. Work collaboratively

3.1 Follow through on own responsibilities within the project

3.2 Share creative and technical ideas with other people during the making of the work

3.3 Contribute constructively and positively to the dynamics of the group to ensure positive outcomes

3.4 Identify and resolve practical and interpersonal challenges in group process

4. Review collaborative work

4.1 Participate in a review of the project processes and outcomes with other team members

4.2 Seek feedback on own role and identify skill development opportunities

4.3 Provide supportive feedback to others

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to:

share ideas about creative work

make positive and constructive contributions to a collaborative process

learning skills to use the collaborative process as a development tool

literacy skills to interpret project information

planning and organising skills to participate in the set up and operation of a collaborative project

problem-solving skills to test and refine different techniques

technical skills to use a range of techniques in the particular area of creative work

Required knowledge

different types of collaborative creative projects, including the ways they are resourced and run

sources of ideas for creative work in the relevant context

resources needed for creative work in the relevant area of work

techniques used to achieve different effects in the relevant area of work

different roles played by people in a collaborative project and ways to participate constructively and positively

typical problems that arise within a group project and how they may be avoided or addressed

intellectual property issues that affect the creation of any type of creative work

sustainability considerations relevant to the type of work being created and its location

OHS requirements for the work being undertaken

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:

make a positive contribution to a collaborative creative project

show some technical proficiency in the use of a range of techniques, tools, materials and equipment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

participation in a collaborative creative project

materials, tools and equipment required for realisation of the creative work.

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 work produced by the candidate as part of a collaborative effort

evaluation of presentation prepared by the candidate detailing the processes and outcomes of a collaborative creative project

questioning and discussion about candidate’s participation in the project

participation in discussions with the candidate and others about the project

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.


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.

Others may include:

peers

mentors

supervisors

teachers.

Overall purpose and goals may relate to:

creative work in private spaces

community participation

enhancement of public space

fundraising

mounting of community exhibitions

therapeutic.

Resources may include:

equipment

materials

tools

work space.

Technical skillsmay relate to any creative form, either singly or in combination, including:

ceramics

dance

design in any discipline

drawing

digital work

glass

painting

printmaking

sculpture

screen and media

textiles

woodwork.

Review may include:

brainstorming

formal reporting

professional critique

reviewing feedback.


Sectors

Industry capability – professional practice


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.