Critique cultural works

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 CUVRES501A, 'Critique cultural works'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Critique cultural works' 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. Prepare to critique cultural works

1.1 Confirm the cultural works to be critiqued in consultation with relevant personnel

1.2 Identify factors that may impact on critiques and plan accordingly

1.3 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant personnel as required

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

1.5 Use formal and informal research techniques to access information

1.6 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use

2. Link research to cultural works

2.1 Critically evaluate works and related information

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

2.3 Develop substantiated positions to inform critical analysis of works

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

3. Present critiques

3.1 Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works to meet organisational or publishing requirements

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

3.3 Apply relevant cultural protocols to critiques of cultural works

3.4 Present critiques in agreed format and within agreed timelines

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

4. Maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural works

4.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of influences on cultural works

4.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUVRES501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUV50211 - Diploma of Ceramics
  • CUV60211 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
  • CUV60311 - Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
  • CUV50111 - Diploma of Visual Arts
  • CUV50613 - Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work
  • CUA50413 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services