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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research printmaking ideas and techniques
  2. Select printmaking techniques for refinement
  3. Consolidate printmaking technique to professional level
  4. Evaluate own printmaking technique

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to engage with others about the technical and conceptual aspects of printmaking

critical thinking and analytical skills to

evaluate and make judgements about relationships between printmaking technique effects and ideas

make critical evaluations of own printmaking technique

make critical evaluations of research findings

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and act on opportunities for own practice presented by research and experimentation

learning skills to

develop and refine own skills to a professional practice standard

evaluate and act on own development needs in terms of printmaking technique

literacy skills to analyse complex and varied information about printmaking technique

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical problems in printmaking work

selfmanagement and planning skills to create a coherent body of printmaking work

technical skills to show command of chosen printmaking techniques at a professional level

technology skills to conduct webbased research

Required knowledge

relationship between printmaking technique particular effects and ideas in the work of other artists and in the context of own practice

extended range of information sources that support research in printmaking practice

cultural sociological philosophical aesthetic political and commercial influences on printmaking technique in historical and contemporary contexts

professional development opportunities for artists seeking to develop a printmaking practice

elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged in the creation of work

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with printmaking as a professional practice

sustainability issues for the professional operation of a printmaking practice

OHS requirements for the setup and operation of a professional work space for printmaking

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

evolve and refine printmaking technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation

develop individual style in own work

produce a coherent body of professional artwork that includes the use of welldeveloped printmaking technique

research printmaking technique in the broader context of other artwork and artists

use safe and sustainable work practices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

equipment materials and tools used to produce printmaking work

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 printmaking technique within a body of work produced by the candidate

evaluation of processes used by the candidate to evolve and refine printmaking technique

evaluation of the work documentation

direct observation of printmaking 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 body of creative work

CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work.


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.

Printmaking techniques may include:

collograph

digital imaging

dry point

etching

intaglio

letter press

lithography

mezzotint

monotype

monotype printing

non-toxic and contemporary printmaking techniques

photocopy

photographic techniques

relief printing

screen

silkscreen printing

stamping

stencilling

wood engraving.

Technical effects may include:

colour

effective use of technique and materials

layering.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

copyright

design licensing regulations

form of acknowledgement or credit

moral rights

protocols for the adaptation of work by others

trademarks.

Opportunities may relate to:

communication of ideas

natural affinity with particular techniques

potential for combining techniques

potential for interactions between technique and media

themes in work.

Limitations and constraints may relate to:

availability of materials

capacity of technique to deliver required effect

own interaction with technique

resources

time.

Refinement relates to:

ability to use selected techniques with confidence

ongoing demonstration of development of technique

use of selected techniques in a body of professional work.

Safe work practices may include:

completing material safety data sheets (MSDS)

correct disposal of waste materials

dust and fume extraction

ergonomic safety

managing risk

reporting accidents and incidents

use of tools and equipment

using clearly designated wet and dry areas

using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Technical problems may include:

limitations of materials and practices

technical problems with tools or equipment.

Coherent body of printmaking work is:

conceptually resolved

documented in terms of its development

subject to critical feedback by others

technically resolved

thematically connected.

Ways in which technique may be further developed may include:

collaboration

further study

intensive workshops

mentored guidance

new projects.