Assessor Resource

CUVVSP51B
Produce sculpture

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not Applicable

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce sculpture through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. As such the range of techniques could be quite varied and broad in nature. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with the following units:

CUVCOR03B Develop, refine and communicate concept for own work

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR12B Review history and theory for application to artistic practice.

Depending on the context, combined assessment and/or training with a range of other units would also be appropriate, e.g.:

CUVCRS08B Document the work progress

CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

production of sculpture which demonstrates a command of selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision

knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in sculptural work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce sculptures or a single major work.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of sculptural work in progress

questioning and discussion of the candidate's intentions

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

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 with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce sculpture.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills:

literacy skills sufficient to read product safety labels

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and costs.

Required knowledge:

the physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment used in sculptural work

work space requirements for sculptural work, including ways of organising and maintaining space

ways of exploring, adapting and combining techniques and materials to achieve different effects in sculptural work

general knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design and their specific application to the production of sculpture

cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in sculptural work

general knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for sculpture

awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues

environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in sculptural work

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to sculptural work.

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.

Tools and equipment may include:

carving tools

chisels

clamps

files

foundry tools and equipment

hammers, mallets

knives

pliers

power tools, e.g. drills, Dremel, saws, angle grinders, bench presses

protective clothing

saws

screw drivers

spatulas

tin snips

tongs

wedges

wood turning equipment.

Materials may include:

clay

found objects and materials

Hebel blocks

industrial materials

latex

leather

metal and alloys

nails, clips, brackets, screws

natural materials

oxidising agents and other patina agents

paints, glues, drawing materials, stains

plaster

rubber

stone

wax

wire, rope, string thread, fibres

wood and wood products.

Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:

cost control

process specific procedures

recycling

reporting

safety

use of materials.

Safety requirements would be in accordance with:

Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.

Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:

dust extraction

light

process specific requirements

ventilation

wet and dry areas.

Assessing the capabilities of the techniques, tools and materials may involve:

experimenting directly with work in progress

producing test pieces or samples

systematically testing a range of processes.

Extending capabilities of techniques refers to:

exploring the potential of techniques and discovering new ways of using techniques.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

elements and principles of design

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the sculpture, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Criteria for the selection of techniques may relate to:

access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques

consistency with the conceptual vision for the proposed sculpture

ease of application of the techniques

personal affinity with the techniques.

Within this unit the candidate would generally extend, build upon and combine a range of techniques which may include:

assemblage

binding

carving

casting

modelling

slumping

welding.

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
Correctly identify and select tools, equipment and materials required for the production of sculpture. 
Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements. 
Organiseand maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe. 
Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements. 
Assess the capabilities of techniques, tools, equipment and materials for different approaches to sculpture. 
Use and/or combine different techniques, tools, equipment and materials to determine and extend capabilities. 
Determine the conceptual vision for the proposed sculpture based on exploration of different techniques or from supplied information. 
Establish criteria for the selection of techniques to meet the conceptual vision. 
Select techniques based on the conceptual vision. 
Plan work, identifying work processes and resource requirements. 
Organise the resources required for the production of the proposed sculpture based on the plan of work. 
Safely use and adapt techniques, tools, equipment and materials appropriately to realise the conceptual vision. 
Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final work and incorporate these into the work process. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUVVSP51B - Produce sculpture
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