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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop ideas and designs for moulds and casts
   • Apply knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques to inform ideasand designs
   • Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners considering intellectualpropertyrequirements
   • Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes
   • Consider the market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work
   • Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others
2. Extend moulding and casting skills
   • Evaluate the potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used
   • Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipmentto achieve different outcomes
   • Extend the capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation
   • Take account of safety and sustainability considerationsin the moulding and casting process
3. Make moulds and casts
   • Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements
   • Create moulds or casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation
   • Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work
   • Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production process
4. Evaluate own work
   • Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution
   • Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development
   • Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop ideas and techniques using research and experimentation

adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of different moulding materials and techniques

produce finished moulded or cast items that demonstrate a command of techniques using safe and sustainable work practices

evaluate own work through self-reflection and collaboration with others.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in moulding and casting

outline characteristics of different materials under different treatments and explain the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

outline research methodologies used by artists

identify suppliers of moulding and casting resources needed in a professional practice

explain intellectual property and other relevant legislation to be considered if using or adapting ideas from other practitioners

outline work health and safety and sustainability considerations for the set-up and operation of moulding and casting work space.

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