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Develop and manage exhibition interpretive strategies

Develop and manage exhibition interpretive strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAEVP512
State Code
ODG87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate overall interpretive strategies for exhibitions. It involves sourcing information to determine communication needs, preparing and overseeing implementation of interpretive strategies and evaluating the success of interpretive strategies. The unit applies to those who use their skills in cultural settings, such as museums, galleries and cultural centres. They tend to be autonomous, may lead and manage a team and consult and collaborate with stakeholders.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine communication needs
  • 1.1 Analyse overall exhibition concepts and determine parameters for interpretive strategies
  • 1.2 Review required exhibition documentation to inform strategy development
  • 1.3 Source required information on audience profile and research characteristics and needs
  • 1.4 Establish links between audiences, concepts and proposed storylines and themes
  • 1.5 Confirm communication needs in consultation with required stakeholders
2. Develop interpretive strategies
  • 2.1 Document aspects of interpretive strategies based on analysis and consultation and according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Develop options and approaches that account for audience needs, cultural sensitivities, overall objectives, operational constraints and the principles of universal access
  • 2.3 Test strategies and ideas with required personnel and refine as required
  • 2.4 Identify need for and source specialist advice as required
  • 2.5 Prepare strategies in format that meets organisational policies and procedures and within required timeframes
  • 2.6 Communicate strategies to required colleagues and stakeholders
3. Oversee implementation of interpretive strategies
  • 3.1 Organise internal and external resources for development of materials according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor the production of materials according to organisational policies and procedures and suggest adjustments as required
  • 3.3 Facilitate coordinated approach through ongoing consultations with other exhibition personnel
  • 3.4 Deal with problems that arise in ways that minimise disruption according to organisational policies and procedures
4. Evaluate interpretive strategies
  • 4.1 Establish applicable evaluation mechanisms with required stakeholders
  • 4.2 Assess the success of interpretive strategies using evaluation mechanisms according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Share knowledge gained from evaluation with colleagues
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF43 CUAEVP502 Develop and implement exhibition interpretive strategies Unit of competency