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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse a range of information to produce critiques of cultural works.
It applies to individuals who produce verbal or written critiques of cultural works in a range of contexts. Typical contexts are critiques of own work or the work or other artists, commentary on particular works, or reviews for magazines or academic publications. Work is self-directed, but there would be an expectation of discussion with professionals and experts in areas associated with the cultural works.
No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to:
- clarify research methods and information sources required for critique of specific cultural works
- use extensive research and analysis to develop informed positions for critical evaluation of cultural works
- use discussion with others to inform critique ideas and methodology
- produce written or spoken critiques for specific audiences according to plans, cultural standards and conventions, and seek audience feedback.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- outline sources of information about history, theory and cultural practices relating to cultural works
- describe some typical requirements and constraints that may influence planning and completion of critiques
- explain formal and informal research techniques
- explain the cultural standards and conventions associated with producing critiques of cultural works
- outline how information can be organised so that it can be easily accessed and applied to own arts practice
- describe communication and presentation techniques for critiques
- list and describe a range of opportunities that could be used to update and extend knowledge.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and present critiques of cultural works
- opportunities for consultation and presentation of critiques.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse a range of information to produce critiques of cultural works.
It applies to individuals who produce verbal or written critiques of cultural works in a range of contexts. Typical contexts are critiques of own work or the work or other artists, commentary on particular works, or reviews for magazines or academic publications. Work is self-directed, but there would be an expectation of discussion with professionals and experts in areas associated with the cultural works.
No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to:
- clarify research methods and information sources required for critique of specific cultural works
- use extensive research and analysis to develop informed positions for critical evaluation of cultural works
- use discussion with others to inform critique ideas and methodology
- produce written or spoken critiques for specific audiences according to plans, cultural standards and conventions, and seek audience feedback.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- outline sources of information about history, theory and cultural practices relating to cultural works
- describe some typical requirements and constraints that may influence planning and completion of critiques
- explain formal and informal research techniques
- explain the cultural standards and conventions associated with producing critiques of cultural works
- outline how information can be organised so that it can be easily accessed and applied to own arts practice
- describe communication and presentation techniques for critiques
- list and describe a range of opportunities that could be used to update and extend knowledge.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- materials, resources and equipment needed to research information and present critiques of cultural works
- opportunities for consultation and presentation of critiques.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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