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CUAACD502
Create observational drawings

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop finished observational drawings for a range of art, craft and design purposes.

It applies to individuals working in any area of visual communication and design who use observational drawing skills in their work. They possess well-developed manual observational drawing techniques, but may also use digital tools to produce drawings.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique

1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing

1.2 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected technique

1.3 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings

1.4 Experiment with use of lines and edges

1.5 Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space

1.6 Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade

1.7 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them

2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings

2.1 Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work

2.2 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings

2.3 Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome

3. Produce finished observational drawings

3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work

3.2 Confirm key objectives for the drawing project

3.3 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media

3.4 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives

3.5 Seek critical feedback from others

3.6 Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills

Evidence of the ability to:

produce a body of observational drawings that show well-developed technique using accurate perspective and effective depiction of light, shade and space

select media and tools to suit the needs of a particular drawing project

use self-evaluation and feedback from others to identify and pursue further skill development.

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:

explain the role of observational drawing in different types of professional practice

identify and explain techniques used in observational drawing

explain the work health and safety considerations for drawing.

identify and explain how tools, media and techniques can be used to achieve particular effects in observational drawings

summarise aspects of historical and contemporary observational drawing relevant to own practice.

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:

information sources

drawing materials and equipment

interaction with relevant people.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique

1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing

1.2 Establish and follow safe work practices for selected technique

1.3 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings

1.4 Experiment with use of lines and edges

1.5 Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space

1.6 Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade

1.7 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them

2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings

2.1 Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work

2.2 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings

2.3 Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome

3. Produce finished observational drawings

3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work

3.2 Confirm key objectives for the drawing project

3.3 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media

3.4 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives

3.5 Seek critical feedback from others

3.6 Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Specific techniques and considerations must include:

accurate perception of shape

approaches to line and edges

approaches to perspective

coordination of hand and eye

depiction of light and shade

representation of space.

Evidence of the ability to:

produce a body of observational drawings that show well-developed technique using accurate perspective and effective depiction of light, shade and space

select media and tools to suit the needs of a particular drawing project

use self-evaluation and feedback from others to identify and pursue further skill development.

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:

explain the role of observational drawing in different types of professional practice

identify and explain techniques used in observational drawing

explain the work health and safety considerations for drawing.

identify and explain how tools, media and techniques can be used to achieve particular effects in observational drawings

summarise aspects of historical and contemporary observational drawing relevant to own practice.

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:

information sources

drawing materials and equipment

interaction with relevant people.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing 
Establish and follow safe work practices for selected technique 
Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings 
Experiment with use of lines and edges 
Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space 
Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade 
Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them 
Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work 
Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings 
Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome 
Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work 
Confirm key objectives for the drawing project 
Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media 
Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives 
Seek critical feedback from others 
Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills 

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