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.
Exposure to contemporary practicemay include:
artist workshops
current exhibitions
professional networking
self-initiated research of current and emerging methodologies.
New sources and research opportunitiesmay relate to:
analysis of greater subtlety and distinction
areas of research not already explored
component resourcing
consumer trends
current business theories
emerging government policy
emerging research
fashion/design trends
individuals in any fields of endeavour
innovative organisations
international trends
research in greater depth
research of broader scope
social trends.
Individualised or specialised research may involve:
in-depth focus on a particular:
idea
material
medium
process
technique
investigation of a perceived deficiency in own work
intensive mentoring with a more experienced peer.
Resource management systemsmay relate to:
logistics of moving large scale materials or equipment
managing studio preparation
shared space systems
storage of raw materials
storage of work in progress
storage of finished work
systems for managing the life of materials
transport options.
Specialised materials and processes are those that apply to a particular art form, such as:
ceramics
digital content
drawing
glass art
illustration
jewellery design
painting
photo imaging
printmaking
public art
sculpture
textile design
wood design.
Constructive criticismmay involve criticism in terms of:
aesthetics
philosophical foundations
social context
technique.

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:
apply knowledge of materials, processes and techniques for a particular art form
manage specialised resources for the particular art form
originate and realise a coherent body of creative work in a particular art form
create work of a professional standard for sale, promotion or use in the public domain
evaluate and discuss work in a professional context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate resources for the production of work, including work space, tools, equipment and materials.
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 a body of work produced by the candidate
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to independently conceive, plan and realise the work
direct observation of work in progress
evaluation of a candidate’s visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the work, including research and ideas development
group peer review of the work
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:
CUVPRP601A Originate a body of independent creative work
CUVPRP605A Evolve ideas for professional creative work.