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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research sculptural ideas and techniques
  2. Select sculptural techniques for refinement
  3. Determine safety requirements for sculptural work
  4. Consolidate sculptural technique to professional level
  5. Evaluate own sculptural technique

Required Skills

Required skills

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

critical thinking and analytical skills to

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

make critical evaluations of own sculptural 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

literacy skills to analyse complex and varied information about sculptural technique

problemsolving skills to identify and resolve technical problems in sculptural work

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

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

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool

Required knowledge

relationship between sculptural technique and 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 sculptural practice

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

professional development opportunities for artists and designers seeking to develop a practice that includes sculptural work relevant to the medium of work

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 sculpture as a professional practice

sustainability issues for the professional operation of a creative practice

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

evolve and refine sculptural technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation

develop individual style in own work

produce a coherent body of professional work that includes the use of welldeveloped sculptural technique

research sculptural 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 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 sculptural technique within a body of work produced by the candidate

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

evaluation of the work documentation

direct observation of sculptural work 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.

Sculpturemay be:

abstract

assembled

contemporary

free-standing

kinetic

relief

representational

traditional.

Sculptural techniquesmay include:

applications of alternative modelling and mould-making materials used to:

block and case moulds for casting production

make dies for extruders

make moulds

make larger site-specific works

make patterns or templates

using a variety of physical support materials for armatures and reinforcement

techniques for:

assemblage

bending

carving

casting

ephemeral installation

fabrication

joining

laminating

modelling

mould making

pressing

slumping and draping

surface treatment and decoration

use of machinery for:

cutting

forming

finishing

use of materials, such as:

clay

found objects

glass

materials from nature

metal

plastics

recycled materials

stone

wood

use of hand and power tools for forming models, patterns and templates.

Technical effectsmay include:

combination of two or more materials

multiple layering of different surface treatments

surface treatments, such as:

eroded finishes, including sandblasting, water erosion and acid etching

fumed finishes

lustres

painted and glazed finishes

patinas

polishing and burnishing

wax

use of colour.

Intellectual property requirementsmay relate to:

copyright

design licensing regulations

form of acknowledgement or credit

moral rights

protocols for the adaptation of work by others

trademarks.

Opportunitiesmay relate to:

communication of ideas

personal affinity with particular techniques

potential for combining techniques

potential for interactions between technique and media

private and public commissions

short-run production of series of small sculptures

themes in work.

Limitations and constraintsmay relate to:

availability of materials

capacity of technique to deliver required effect

finances

location and geography

own interaction with technique

resources

time.

Refinementmay include:

ability to use selected techniques with confidence

ongoing demonstration of the development of selected skills and techniques

use of selected techniques in a body of professional work.

Safe work practicesmay include:

completing material safety data sheets (MSDS)

correct disposal of waste materials

dust and fume extraction

ergonomic safety

managing risk

reporting accidents and incidents

safe use of tools and equipment

using clearly designated wet and dry areas

using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Technical problemsmay include:

limitations of own technical skill required for:

forming techniques

surface treatments

assembly and installation

limited availability of space for:

production of work (making, assembling and finishing)

clean, dry and secure storage of work in progress

displaying finished results

other limitations, such as:

limited availability of and/or access to specialist tools and equipment

equipment and machinery breakdown.

Coherent body of sculptural work is:

conceptually resolved

technically resolved

thematically connected

documented in terms of its development

subject to critical feedback by others.

Ways in which technique may be further developedmay include:

collaboration

further study

intensive workshops

mentored guidance

new projects.