Unit of competency Outline
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Research and critique cultural work(s)
Research and critique cultural work(s)
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVADM13B
CUVADM13B
State Code
D1221
D1221
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/08/2008
Field of Education
109999 - Creative Arts, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/08/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and critique cultural work(s). The unit includes the ability to research cultural work(s) and information related to the work(s) and to reflect on and present a critique in a selected context in either a spoken or written mode. Informed research and critical analysis skills rather than written or spoken skills are the focus of the unit.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research context of cultural work(s).
- 1.1 Identify relevant sources of information on cultural work(s).1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources which are relevant to the work(s).1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information.1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use.
2 Link research to cultural work(s).
- 2.1 Critically evaluate work(s) and information related to the work(s).2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history, theory and other influences are applied, adapted or challenged within the cultural work(s).2.3 Develop substantiated position(s) to inform critical analysis of work(s).
3 Present critique.
- 3.1 Produce written or spoken texts on cultural works in appropriate genre to meet organisational or publishing requirements.3.2 Apply appropriate text specifications to meet different audience and purpose requirements.3.3 Apply relevant cultural protocols to the critique of cultural work(s).
4 Update and maintain knowledge of trends related to domain of cultural work(s).
- 4.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of history, theory and other influences on cultural work(s).4.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into cultural analysis and reporting.
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Sources may include:
dance
film, web
historical texts
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
performances, presentations
religious and spiritual texts
scientific texts
secondary texts
stories
technical or medium specific information
the writings of cultural theorists and philosophers
Information may relate to:
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, craft and design
land and place
linguistics
myth and legends
new technologies
philosophy
politics
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
technical aspects of performances, presentations
world histories.
Cultural work(s) may involve work(s) from one, or more than one, area of the arts including:
arts administration
dance
design
multimedia
music
performing arts
photoimaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
Exploring potential new and alternative sources of information involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may involve:
attendance at performances
interviews with innovative arts practitioners
participation in performances
visits to trade fairs, galleries, special events, e.g. biennial exhibitions, laboratories.
Formal and informal research techniques may include:
analysis
comparing information
critical discourse
discussion
judgement
note taking, listing
observation
reflection
summation.
Organising research materials and findings may involve:
charts
data base
diagrams
files
indices
mind maps
sketches.
Evaluating may include:
comparing
considering merit
contrasting
critiquing
discussion and debate
judging
reflecting.
Other influences may include:
cultural practices and heritage
local traditions and events
media
political frameworks
related discourses
techniques
temporal considerations
works of other artists.
Developing substantiated positions in relation to history, theory and other influences involves examination and justification from a range of viewpoints within:
culture
ecology
gender
philosophy
politics
society
spirituality.
Written or spoken texts may include:
academic texts
art talks or presentations
exhibition/performance programs/brochures/flyers
gallery/museum/institutional/studio guiding presentations
journal articles
magazine or periodical articles
newspaper reviews
seminar presentations.
Appropriate text specifications may include:
conventions of art criticism
language, tone and grammar appropriate to written or spoken texts
length, layout and format conventions of relevant written or spoken texts.
Audience requirements may cover the need to take account of the level of sophistication or understanding of cultural work(s) of:
academic and teaching staff
gallery/museum/organisation/theatre/studio visitors
listeners
peers
readers.
Purpose requirements may cover:
critical review of work(s)
examination of work as an example of specific period or approach or style or school of cultural work(s) or as prototype or derivative piece
examination of work in the context of other practitioners' work(s)
examination of work in the context of selected practitioner's other work(s) or period(s)
judgement of value of cultural work(s).
Cultural protocols may include:
extent to which reference to the work may be used in presentation modes (written or spoken)
intellectual property moral rights and copyright requirements
permission to refer to and use the work(s), including systems for the administration of copyright of images
protocols for the reference of work(s) or practitioner(s) by others.
Updating and expanding knowledge of history and theory may involve:
discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of arts practice
using the Internet
visits to exhibitions, events, performances, presentations, studios, laboratories, manufacturers.
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.
Sources may include:
dance
film, web
historical texts
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
performances, presentations
religious and spiritual texts
scientific texts
secondary texts
stories
technical or medium specific information
the writings of cultural theorists and philosophers
Information may relate to:
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, craft and design
land and place
linguistics
myth and legends
new technologies
philosophy
politics
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
technical aspects of performances, presentations
world histories.
Cultural work(s) may involve work(s) from one, or more than one, area of the arts including:
arts administration
dance
design
multimedia
music
performing arts
photoimaging
visual arts and contemporary craft
writing.
Exploring potential new and alternative sources of information involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may involve:
attendance at performances
interviews with innovative arts practitioners
participation in performances
visits to trade fairs, galleries, special events, e.g. biennial exhibitions, laboratories.
Formal and informal research techniques may include:
analysis
comparing information
critical discourse
discussion
judgement
note taking, listing
observation
reflection
summation.
Organising research materials and findings may involve:
charts
data base
diagrams
files
indices
mind maps
sketches.
Evaluating may include:
comparing
considering merit
contrasting
critiquing
discussion and debate
judging
reflecting.
Other influences may include:
cultural practices and heritage
local traditions and events
media
political frameworks
related discourses
techniques
temporal considerations
works of other artists.
Developing substantiated positions in relation to history, theory and other influences involves examination and justification from a range of viewpoints within:
culture
ecology
gender
philosophy
politics
society
spirituality.
Written or spoken texts may include:
academic texts
art talks or presentations
exhibition/performance programs/brochures/flyers
gallery/museum/institutional/studio guiding presentations
journal articles
magazine or periodical articles
newspaper reviews
seminar presentations.
Appropriate text specifications may include:
conventions of art criticism
language, tone and grammar appropriate to written or spoken texts
length, layout and format conventions of relevant written or spoken texts.
Audience requirements may cover the need to take account of the level of sophistication or understanding of cultural work(s) of:
academic and teaching staff
gallery/museum/organisation/theatre/studio visitors
listeners
peers
readers.
Purpose requirements may cover:
critical review of work(s)
examination of work as an example of specific period or approach or style or school of cultural work(s) or as prototype or derivative piece
examination of work in the context of other practitioners' work(s)
examination of work in the context of selected practitioner's other work(s) or period(s)
judgement of value of cultural work(s).
Cultural protocols may include:
extent to which reference to the work may be used in presentation modes (written or spoken)
intellectual property moral rights and copyright requirements
permission to refer to and use the work(s), including systems for the administration of copyright of images
protocols for the reference of work(s) or practitioner(s) by others.
Updating and expanding knowledge of history and theory may involve:
discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of arts practice
using the Internet
visits to exhibitions, events, performances, presentations, studios, laboratories, manufacturers.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
application of research and analytical skills to critically evaluate cultural work(s)
sound knowledge history and theory references and other influences and their application to the selected cultural work(s)
knowledge of art criticism conventions
use of appropriate genre of written or spoken texts to meet audience and purpose requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research, analysis and judgement to cultural work(s).
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history/theory and other influences have been used in the analysis of the work
case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural work(s)
questioning and discussion about the cultural work(s)
written or verbal reports or documentation
review of portfolios of evidence of completed or similar work
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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 which interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and to present critique.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
application of research and analytical skills to critically evaluate cultural work(s)
sound knowledge history and theory references and other influences and their application to the selected cultural work(s)
knowledge of art criticism conventions
use of appropriate genre of written or spoken texts to meet audience and purpose requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to apply research, analysis and judgement to cultural work(s).
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate explaining research processes and how issues surrounding history/theory and other influences have been used in the analysis of the work
case studies to assess ability to research and use different types of information in the analysis of cultural work(s)
questioning and discussion about the cultural work(s)
written or verbal reports or documentation
review of portfolios of evidence of completed or similar work
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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 which interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and to present critique.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6466 | CUVADM13A | Research and critique cultural work(s) | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7768 | CUVRES501A | Critique cultural works | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D209 | CUV60307 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
| D363 | CUS60109 | Advanced Diploma of Music | Qualification |
| D360 | CUS50109 | Diploma of Music | Qualification |
| C625 | CUV40103 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |