Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUVRES401A, 'Research history and theory to inform own arts practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Research history and theory to inform own arts practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research history and theory

1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own arts practice

1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information that could be relevant to own arts practice

1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information

1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use

2. Link research to own arts practice

2.1 Evaluate information in the context of own arts practice and the work of others

2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged

2.3 Distil key themes, messages and positions to assist in clarity of thought

2.4 Develop conclusions on research findings in consultation with appropriate people as required

3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends in own arts practice

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of history and theory

3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own arts practice

3.3 Seek feedback on the quality of research methodology and outcomes and note areas for future improvement


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUVRES401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA40111 - Certificate IV in Dance
  • CUV40211 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUV40111 - Certificate IV in Visual Arts
  • CUA50413 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
  • CUA40413 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services