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.

Public art:
may consist of work that is:
devised by an individual artist
the outcome of a community development process
the result of a collaboration between artists
may involve:
animation
architectural forms
digital and video work
ephemeral art
floor pieces
incorporation of the natural environment
light work
murals
sculptures in time and space
site-specific work
sound work
textile installations
use of water
wall pieces.
Relevant people may include:
clients
colleagues
industry practitioners
local government personnel
managers
mentors
performers
representatives from commissioning body
supervisors
volunteers.
Practical and organisational issues may relate to:
client and user expectations
environment in which public art will be viewed
local government and planning authority regulations
materials
quality of final product
timelines
tools
weather considerations.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting community consultation
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
establishing a management plan
identifying and investigating a range of public artworks
searching the internet
seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums and theatres.
Safety and sustainability considerations may include:
audience safety
federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards
need for a conservation plan
personal protection
recycling
requirements to seek approval or permission
safe disposal of waste.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
copyright laws
design licensing regulations
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
moral right laws
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
trademarks regulations.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
geography or location
requirements for development or building consent
sponsorship
timeframe
weather.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Opportunities for refinement and re-thinking may relate to:
collaboration
ideas
materials
processes
techniques
workflow.
Efficiency and effectiveness may relate to:
aesthetic quality of the work
completion on budget
completion on time
positive or negative impact on own health
success in communicating ideas
technical standard of work.
Coherence with the project concept may relate to:
connection of ideas within the work
connections or divergence in process between initial concept and final product
materials
processes
techniques.

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:
produce examples of resolved public artwork that show well-developed command of selected techniques, processes and materials
apply knowledge of the particular issues that need to be considered in creating works of art for public spaces.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a space/location in which to install and exhibit public art
relevant tools, materials and equipment.
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:
direct observation of the work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
evaluation of technical execution of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of the work documentation
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, for example:
CUVACD506A Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUVACD507A Refine 3-D design ideas and processes
refine technique specialisation units
investigate materials and processes specialisation units.