Unit of competency Outline
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Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects
Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVATS501
CUVATS501
State Code
WG933
WG933
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/02/2014
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
24/02/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and plan projects that represent a diversity of visual arts practice of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, with an understanding of the international context.It applies to individuals who may be working autonomously or with others, as project officers or managers in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts industry. Individuals could be working in urban, regional, rural or remote settings. The work environment could involve interactions with artists and their communities in contexts such as cultural/arts centres and cooperatives, commercial and public galleries, museums, retail outlets, community projects, exhibitions, events and festivals.This unit reflects the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and visual arts practices. It emphasises the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples controlling their own cultural heritage and identity.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop project concept
- 1.1 Research information on the diversity of local, regional and national Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander visual arts practices to determine the project concept
- 1.2 Review project concept in the context of the international indigenous arts industry
- 1.3 Determine project purpose, participants, audience and realistic budget parameters in consultation with others
- 1.4 Summarise and record project concept
2. Evaluate practical implications
- 2.1 Record logistical considerations relevant to the project
- 2.2 Discuss and select strategies to support artists, their families and/or communities to be actively involved in the project
- 2.3 Address legal and ethical requirements relevant to the project
- 2.4 Identify and assess risks related to the project
- 2.5 Plan strategies to minimise environmental impact and address sustainability
3. Research budget information
- 3.1 List key expenditure items relevant to the project budget
- 3.2 Use appropriate sources to determine potential sponsorship, funding and revenue opportunities relevant to the project
- 3.3 Identify potential informal sources of in-kind support
4. Produce a project plan
- 4.1 Consult with artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders to plan the project according to the principles of project management
- 4.2 Develop a project plan that records the scope, purpose and intended outcomes of the project, showing a respectful awareness of cultural protocols
- 4.3 Incorporate time, budget, risk factors, and roles and responsibilities into the project plan
- 4.4 Prepare a project evaluation strategy that includes artists, their families and/or communities, and other relevant stakeholders
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ90 | CUAATS501 | Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts projects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J632 | CUV50613 | Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Industry Work | Qualification |