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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan sculptural work through exploration
  2. Prepare, maintain and store sculptural resources
  3. Create finished sculptures

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to discuss ideas for sculptures with others

learning skills to

improve techniques to produce sculptures through practice and some experimentation

respond constructively to feedback

literacy skills to interpret information about historical and contemporary sculpture practice

numeracy skills to calculate quantities of materials

planning and organising skills to organise resources required to produce sculptures

selfmanagement skills to take responsibility for the process of creating work

Required knowledge

ways of exploring techniques and materials to achieve different effects in sculptures

physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials tools and equipment used in producing sculptures

work space requirements for producing sculptures including ways of organising and maintaining space

cleaning maintenance and storage procedures for sculptural tools materials and equipment

historical and theoretical contexts for producing sculptures

elements and principles of design and their particular application to sculpture work

intellectual property considerations for any person making creative work

sustainability considerations associated with the use of sculptural tools materials and equipment

OHS procedures that apply to sculptural work

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

produce multiple pieces of sculpture or a single major work that show some technical proficiency in chosen techniques

work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work

adapt the capabilities of sculptural techniques and resources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

tools equipment and materials used in sculptural 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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of sculptural work in progress

questioning and discussion of the candidates intentions and 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 Produce creative work

CUVPRP301A Produce 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.

Ideas may be influenced by:

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.

Techniques may include:

assemblage

binding

carving

digital techniques

casting

modelling

mould making

slumping

welding.

Sculptural workmay be:

abstract

assembled

contemporary

free-standing

kinetic

relief

representational

traditional.

Key peoplemay include:

mentors

other artists

peers

supervisors

teachers.

Strategies used to assess the capabilities of techniques may involve:

experimenting directly with work in progress

producing test pieces or samples

systematically testing a range of processes.

Tools and equipment may include:

carving tools

chisels

clamps and pliers

files

foundry tools and equipment

hammers

knives

mallets

power tools

protective clothing

saws

screw drivers

spatulas

tin snips

tongs

wedges

wood turning equipment.

Materials may include:

brackets

clay

clips

drawing materials

fibres

found objects and materials

glues

blocks

industrial materials

latex

leather

metal and alloys

nails

natural materials

oxidising agents and other patina agents

paints

plaster

rope

rubber

screws

stains

stone

string

thread

wax

wire

wood and wood products.

Needs of the work may relate to:

availability of different resources

budget

creative goals

preparation time

process-specific requirements

recycling

safety

sustainability.