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Evidence Guide: CUVRES501A - Critique cultural works

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CUVRES501A - Critique cultural works

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

Prepare to critique cultural works

  1. Confirm the cultural works to be critiqued in consultation with relevant personnel
  2. Identify factors that may impact on critiques and plan accordingly
  3. Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required
  4. Identify and explore relevant sources of information on cultural works in a culturally appropriate way
  5. Use formal and informal research techniques to access information
  6. Organise research materials and findings for current and future use
Confirm the cultural works to be critiqued in consultation with relevant personnel

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Identify factors that may impact on critiques and plan accordingly

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Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required

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Identify and explore relevant sources of information on cultural works in a culturally appropriate way

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Use formal and informal research techniques 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 works

  1. Critically evaluate works and related information
  2. Assess ways in which different influences are applied, adapted or challenged within cultural works
  3. Develop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of works
  4. Discuss research findings with others as required and, if appropriate, modify positions to integrate other perspectives
Critically evaluate works and related information

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Assess ways in which different influences are applied, adapted or challenged within cultural works

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Develop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of works

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Discuss research findings with others as required and, if appropriate, modify positions to integrate other perspectives

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Present critiques

  1. Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works to meet organisational or publishing requirements
  2. Take into account specifications arising from the nature of the audience for, and purpose of, critiques
  3. Apply relevant cultural protocols to critiques of cultural works
  4. Present critiques in agreed format and within agreed timelines
  5. Seek feedback on quality of critiques from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement
Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works to meet organisational or publishing requirements

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Take into account specifications arising from the nature of the audience for, and purpose of, critiques

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Apply relevant cultural protocols to critiques of cultural works

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Present critiques in agreed format and within agreed timelines

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Seek feedback on quality of critiques from relevant personnel and note areas for future improvement

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Maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural works

  1. Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of influences on cultural works
  2. Incorporate and integrate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting
Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of influences on cultural works

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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.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to:

apply research and analytical skills to critically evaluate cultural works

apply knowledge of history, theory and other influences to the critique of cultural works

observe conventions associated with cultural works being critiqued

produce written or spoken texts for specific audiences.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and to present critiques of cultural works.

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 presentation or documentation prepared by candidates explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history or theory and other influences have been used in the analysis of works

case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural works

questioning and discussion about cultural works

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 which interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUVRES502A Analyse cultural history and theory.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

present complex and varied information in relation to cultural works

develop and structure content in a style appropriate to target audience for critiques

knowledgably discuss concepts and theories about cultural works with others

initiative and enterprise skills to make connections between cultural works and conclusions drawn from research into history, theory and other influences

learning skills to:

monitor sources of information to expand knowledge base on cultural works

respond positively to feedback on own work

literacy skills to interpret cultural works and information about cultural works

planning and organising skills to document and store research findings

self-management and planning skills to manage own work to meet professional requirements

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.

Required knowledge

sources of information about history, theory and cultural practices relating to cultural works

conventions associated with producing critiques of cultural works in the relevant context

issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing critiques of cultural works

information-organisation practices and how they can be applied to the critique of cultural works

communication and presentation techniques for the relevant medium

intellectual property issues and legislation and how they relate to cultural critiques.

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.

Cultural works may relate to:

arts administration

cultural heritage

dance

design

multimedia

museums

music

performing arts

photo imaging

visual arts and craft

writing.

Relevant personnel may include:

academic supervisors

managers

advertising agencies

artists and performers

authors

broadcasters

choreographers

directors

editors or other writers

graphic designers

production companies

production managers

production personnel

producers

program or event managers

promoters, agents and marketers.

Factors may include:

budget

complexity of topic

confidentiality

contractual arrangements

copyright clearances

deadlines

editing process

expectations of target audience/readers

intellectual property

length

location

number of content items

photos or other visual material to accompany critique

production schedule

purpose of critique

research requirements

structure.

Sources may include:

archives

dance

electronic and print media

exploring new and alternative sources:

attendance at performances

interviews with innovative arts practitioners

participation in performances

visits to:

exhibitions

galleries

laboratories

special events

trade fairs

films

images

internet

libraries

objects

oral histories

performances

presentations

stories

technical or medium-specific information

texts:

historical

religious

scientific

secondary

spiritual

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 and presentations

world histories.

Research techniques may include:

analysing and comparing information

critical discourse

discussion

judgement

note taking

observation

reflection

summarising.

Ways to organise information may involve:

charts

database

diagrams

files

indices

mind maps

sketches.

Ways to evaluate may include:

comparing

considering merit

contrasting

critiquing

discussion and debate

judging

reflecting.

Influences may relate to:

cultural practices and heritage

history

local traditions and events

media

political frameworks

related discourses

techniques

temporal considerations

theory

works of other artists.

Developing substantiated positions may involve:

examination and justification from a range of viewpoints within:

culture

ecology

gender

philosophy

politics

society

spirituality.

Written or spoken texts may include:

academic texts

articles or reviews for:

journals

magazines

newspapers

websites

art talks or presentations

brochures

flyers

guiding presentations for:

cultural/heritage sites

galleries

institutions

museums

studios

program notes for:

exhibitions

performances

seminar presentations.

Specifications may include:

conventions of art criticism

grammar appropriate to written or spoken texts

layout and format conventions of written or spoken texts

length

terminology

tone of critique, including:

dramatic

entertaining

formal

humorous

informal or casual

informational.

Audience requirements may relate to the level of sophistication or understanding of cultural works by:

academic and teaching staff

listeners

peers

readers

visitors to:

cultural/heritage sites

galleries

museums

organisations

studios

theatres.

Purpose may relate to:

critical review of works

examination of works as examples of:

derivative pieces

other practitioners' works

prototypes

specific approaches

specific periods

styles or schools of cultural works

judgement of value of cultural works.

Cultural protocols may include:

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

intellectual property requirements

permission to refer to and use works, including systems for the administration of copyright of images

protocols for the reference of works or practitioners by others.

Opportunities may include:

discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of arts practice

searching the internet

visits to:

exhibitions

events

cultural or heritage sites

performances

presentations

studios

laboratories

manufacturers.