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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop proficiency with a range of drawing techniques and media
  2. Develop ideas for drawing
  3. Organise drawing resources
  4. Create finished drawings
  5. Evaluate own drawing work

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss ideas and techniques in own work

create a record of the drawing work

initiative and enterprise skills to

experiment with drawing techniques to enhance final drawings

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for drawings

learning skills to

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other artists and arts practitioners

numeracy skills to

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in drawing work

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for drawing and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice

ways to adapt extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of drawing materials and techniques

physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in drawing

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

formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used adapted and challenged in drawing work

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for drawing and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of raw partprocessed and processed drawing materials

sources of other resources needed in a professional drawing practice

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a drawing practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of drawing work space

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished drawings or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques

apply knowledge of drawing techniques equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

equipment materials and tools used to produce drawings

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of drawing in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUVPRPA Realise a creative project

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.


Range Statement

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.

Techniques may include:

digital drawing techniques

layering of marks in a range of media or a combination of erasing and layering of marks in a range of media

overlapping or superimposing marks and imagery

using mixed drawing media and a range of techniques to produce drawings

extending and combining the techniques, such as:

linear marks of differing intensity and character

linear marks to produce illusion of three-dimensional (3-D) form

simple linear perspective through the use of a vanishing point

tonal range to produce illusion of a 3-D form

experimenting with the use of positive and negative space.

Tools and equipment may include:

blades

rags

range of brushes, including air brushes

scrapers

spatulas

sponges

sticks.

Materials may include:

chalk

charcoal

graphite

ink and wash

paints

pastels and chalks

surface materials:

board

fabric

glass

metal

paper

perspex

wood.

Safety and sustainability considerations may include:

federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

safe disposal of waste.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers

searching the internet

visiting exhibitions and museums.

Ideas may be influenced by:

artistic aspirations

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

form of acknowledgement or credit

procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright

protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

Professional potentialmay relate to:

cost of production

existence of an established market

how to promote or sell the work

market trends

professional development.

Criteria may relate to:

client and user expectations

duration

environment in which drawings will be viewed

materials

quality of final product

techniques

timelines

tools.

Process followed to refine ideas may include:

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design

adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects and materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Presentation considerations may include:

cost

practical consideration

presentation context

timeframe.