Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Techniques for the production of a performance work may include:
the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form, or a combination of art forms, including:
ceramics
dance
digital content
dramatic art
drawing
textile art
glass
movement
painting
pantomime
photography
printing
sculpture
sound, including electronic, instrumental, natural and vocal.
Tools and equipment may include:
cameras, including:
35mm camera
digital camera
compressors
computer
cutters
editing suite
electrical cabling
engravers
enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment
grinding and polishing equipment
hammers
looms
microphones
monitors
moulds and deckles
multiple screens
pliers
protective clothing
scanner
software programs
sound recording and synthesising equipment and cabling
speakers
stage lighting and cabling
vacuum table
vats
VHS and DVD.
Materials may include:
bolts
darkroom chemicals and emulsions
film
glues
make-up
nails
screws
charcoal
clay
coloured pencils
extenders and binders
gesso
glass
inks
latex
metals
natural and synthetic fibres
pastels
perspex
plastics
rubber
sand
tempera
water and oil-based paints
wood.
Safety and sustainable considerations may include:
audience safety
federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
searching the internet
seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums and theatres.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
Ideas may be influenced by:
artistic aspirations
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Professional potentialmay relate to:
cost of production
existence of an established market
how to promote or sell the work
market trends
professional development.
Criteria may relate to:
audience
client and user expectations
duration
environment in which performance art will be viewed/performed
materials
quality of final product
techniques
timelines
tools
weather considerations.
Process followed to refine conceptual visions may include:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design
adjustment to use extended capabilities of the technique.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
availability of space
budgeting
requirements to seek approval
sponsorship
timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:
availability of space
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.

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:
develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation
produce a performance artwork that demonstrates a command of techniques
apply knowledge of performance art techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a space in which to stage or exhibit performance art
equipment used to produce performance art.
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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
practical demonstration of skills using tools, equipment and materials required to produce performance art
direct observation of performance art in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
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 with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.