Research information to support ideas for arts projects and live events

Overview & Purpose

What This Standard Covers

This Standard focuses on the research process necessary for developing ideas for arts projects and live events in various sectors, including community and commercial arts. It emphasizes the importance of gathering, analyzing, and presenting information effectively to support project development.

Performance Criteria

• Obtain information from reliable sources with sufficient detail for the purpose intended
• Record and store information according to organizational systems
• Select relevant, valid, and reliable information for analysis
• Apply appropriate analysis and evaluation techniques
• Collate, record, and analyze information to produce accurate outcomes
• Verify the accuracy of analysis and make necessary adjustments
• Create comprehensive and accurate summaries relevant to the intended audience
• Present research results in a style suitable for the audience’s knowledge level
• Provide research advice aligned with organizational policies and constraints
• Seek and incorporate feedback from relevant stakeholders for improvement

Knowledge & Understanding Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant research methods and techniques
• Familiarity with key sources in the arts sector
• Ability to evaluate the reliability of information sources
• Understanding of organizational procedures for information management
• Insight into the specific details needed for decision-making
• Proficiency in collating and summarizing data accurately
• Techniques for verifying analysis accuracy
• Communication styles suited to the audience's ability and understanding
• Awareness of organization policies and resource limitations
• Skills for gathering and analyzing feedback

Relevent Roles

• Artist
• Arts Administrator
• Arts Development Worker
• Arts Leader
• Community Artist
• Community Arts Administrator
• Community Arts Manager
• Live Events Administrator
• Live Events Coordinator

How to Achieve This Standard

Zavmo's 4D Approach

DISCOVER Phase: Gap Analysis Against This NOS

Zavmo conducts a conversational assessment of your current competence against all 8 performance criteria. You'll receive a detailed analysis showing:

• Which criteria you can already demonstrate (with evidence)
• Criteria requiring development (priority order)
• Knowledge gaps in underpinning understanding
• Estimated timeline to full competence (typically 8-12 weeks)

DELIVER Phase: Conversational Learning

Each performance criterion is learned through targeted conversations:

• Week 1-2: Stakeholder mapping techniques (Criterion 1) through case studies
• Week 3-4: Communication and rapport-building (Criterion 2) through role-play
• Week 5-6: Strategic understanding development (Criterion 3) through Socratic dialogue
• Week 7-8: Engagement planning (Criterion 4) through real-world application
• Ongoing: Spaced repetition to reinforce all competencies

DEMONSTRATE Phase: Evidence Portfolio

Your learning conversations and workplace applications are automatically captured as evidence:

• Role-play recordings demonstrating rapport-building skills
• Stakeholder maps and analysis documents you create
• Strategic account plans showing business understanding
• Customer testimonials and feedback
• Reflective accounts of complex relationship challenges

Portfolio is stored securely (7 years, xAPI-compliant) and ready for independent assessor review or OFQUAL qualification claims.