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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research light and colour
   • Research, from oral, written and visual sources, information and ideas about the use of light and colour in art and design practice
   • Research the use of light and colour in historical and contemporary contexts
   • Research the use of light and colour in other creative disciplines and in external contexts
   • Consider intellectual property and other legislative requirements relevant to research and development of ideas
2. Develop own ideas about light and colour
   • Analyse and extract relevant ideas and information from research
   • Reflect on the application of light and colour in own practice
   • Develop informed opinions about the use of light and colour in own work and the work of others
   • Examine the ways in which digital technology influences the use of light and colour in own practice
   • Refine ideas through ongoing discussion and debate
3. Integrate light and colour into a body of work
   • Manipulate light and colour in own work to achieve different effects
   • Experiment with different aspects of light and colour
   • Challenge and adapt uses of light and colour to suit own practice
   • Show command of the use of light and colour in a body of creative work

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

research the use of light and colour, both within and beyond the creative arts and design context

develop an individual approach to the use of light and colour in own work

produce a coherent body of professional artwork that shows a command of light and colour.

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:

list and describe sources of information and ideas relevant to own practice

explain the historical and contemporary use of light and colour in own area of creative practice

explain how light and colour are used in other creative contexts and more broadly in the areas of business, science and technology

outline commonly used research methodologies for artists

outline the requirements of intellectual property and other legislation associated with arts practice.

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