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Evidence Guide: CUVADM13B - Research and critique cultural work(s)

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CUVADM13B - Research and critique cultural work(s)

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Research context of cultural work(s).

  1. Identify relevant sources of information on cultural work(s).
  2. Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources which are relevant to the work(s).
  3. Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information.
  4. Organise research materials and findings for current and future use.
Identify relevant sources of information on cultural work(s).

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Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources which are relevant to the work(s).

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Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information.

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Organise research materials and findings for current and future use.

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Link research to cultural work(s).

  1. Critically evaluate work(s) and information related to the work(s).
  2. Assess ways in which different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged within the cultural work(s).
  3. Develop substantiated position(s) to inform critical analysis of work(s).
Critically evaluate work(s) and information related to the work(s).

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Assess ways in which different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged within the cultural work(s).

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Develop substantiated position(s) to inform critical analysis of work(s).

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Present critique.

  1. Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works in appropriate genre to meet organisational or publishing requirements.
  2. Apply appropriate text specifications to meet different audience and purpose requirements.
  3. Apply relevant cultural protocols to the critique of cultural work(s).
Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works in appropriate genre to meet organisational or publishing requirements.

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Apply appropriate text specifications to meet different audience and purpose requirements.

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Apply relevant cultural protocols to the critique of cultural work(s).

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Update and maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural work(s).

  1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of history, theory and other influences on cultural work(s).
  2. Incorporate and integrate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting.
Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of history, theory and other influences on cultural work(s).

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Incorporate and integrate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

application of research and analytical skills to critically evaluate cultural work(s)

sound knowledge history and theory references and other influences and their application to the selected cultural work(s)

knowledge of art criticism conventions

use of appropriate genre of written or spoken texts to meet audience and purpose requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research, analysis and judgement to cultural work(s).

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history/theory and other influences have been used in the analysis of the work

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural work(s)

questioning and discussion about the cultural work(s)

written or verbal reports or documentation

review of portfolios of evidence of completed or similar work

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

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 which interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and to present critique.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills:

literacy/oracy skills sufficient to critically evaluate and present complex and varied information on history and theory and other influences in relation to cultural work(s)

research skills sufficient to analyse, interpret and present complex and varied references for application to cultural work(s).

Required knowledge:

broad range of sources of information about history, theory and cultural practices relating to cultural work(s)

conventions of art criticism

information organisation practices and how these can be applied to the critique of cultural work(s)

copyright, moral rights, cultural protocols and intellectual property issues and legislation and how these relate to the use of information in relation to cultural work(s).

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.

Sources may include:

dance

film, web

historical texts

images, objects

journal articles

oral histories

performances, presentations

religious and spiritual texts

scientific texts

secondary texts

stories

technical or medium specific information

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, presentations

world histories.

Cultural work(s) may involve work(s) from one, or more than one, area of the arts including:

arts administration

dance

design

multimedia

music

performing arts

photoimaging

visual arts and contemporary craft

writing.

Exploring potential new and alternative sources of information involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may involve:

attendance at performances

interviews with innovative arts practitioners

participation in performances

visits to trade fairs, galleries, special events, e.g. biennial exhibitions, laboratories.

Formal and informal research techniques may include:

analysis

comparing information

critical discourse

discussion

judgement

note taking, listing

observation

reflection

summation.

Organising research materials and findings may involve:

charts

data base

diagrams

files

indices

mind maps

sketches.

Evaluating may include:

comparing

considering merit

contrasting

critiquing

discussion and debate

judging

reflecting.

Other influences may include:

cultural practices and heritage

local traditions and events

media

political frameworks

related discourses

techniques

temporal considerations

works of other artists.

Developing substantiated positions in relation to history, theory and other influences involves examination and justification from a range of viewpoints within:

culture

ecology

gender

philosophy

politics

society

spirituality.

Written or spoken texts may include:

academic texts

art talks or presentations

exhibition/performance programs/brochures/flyers

gallery/museum/institutional/studio guiding presentations

journal articles

magazine or periodical articles

newspaper reviews

seminar presentations.

Appropriate text specifications may include:

conventions of art criticism

language, tone and grammar appropriate to written or spoken texts

length, layout and format conventions of relevant written or spoken texts.

Audience requirements may cover the need to take account of the level of sophistication or understanding of cultural work(s) of:

academic and teaching staff

gallery/museum/organisation/theatre/studio visitors

listeners

peers

readers.

Purpose requirements may cover:

critical review of work(s)

examination of work as an example of specific period or approach or style or school of cultural work(s) or as prototype or derivative piece

examination of work in the context of other practitioners' work(s)

examination of work in the context of selected practitioner's other work(s) or period(s)

judgement of value of cultural work(s).

Cultural protocols may include:

extent to which reference to the work may be used in presentation modes (written or spoken)

intellectual property moral rights and copyright requirements

permission to refer to and use the work(s), including systems for the administration of copyright of images

protocols for the reference of work(s) or practitioner(s) by others.

Updating and expanding knowledge of history and theory may involve:

discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of arts practice

using the Internet

visits to exhibitions, events, performances, presentations, studios, laboratories, manufacturers.