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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Inform work through experimentation with calligraphic techniques and media.
  2. Develop and refine a conceptual vision for calligraphic work.
  3. Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.
  4. Realise calligraphic work.

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills and sources of information to inform experimentation in calligraphic work

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material about the work of other calligraphers

numeracy skills sufficient to evaluate resource costs and to calculate layout issues

Required knowledge

the role of experimentation in developing and refining concepts for calligraphy work

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials and tools used in calligraphic work

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

the formal elements and principles of design and how these may be used adapted and challenged in the development of concepts for calligraphy work

the historical and theoretical contexts for calligraphic work and how this may be used to inform own artistic practice

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with calligraphic work

sources of raw partprocessed and processed materials and other resources for calligraphic work

work space requirements for calligraphic work including selection and set up of work space for particular types of work

environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in calligraphic work including the potential issues associated with new approaches

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to calligraphic 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

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

production of calligraphic work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision

in depth knowledge of techniques materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools equipment and materials to produce multiple examples of calligraphic work or a single major work

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of calligraphic work in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

evaluation of completed work

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

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

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to apply calligraphy techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation

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.

Extending capabilities through

experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:

lettering fully integrated with decorated elements, e.g. a letter of the alphabet intertwined with illustrated plant

letters formed with illusion of depth

letters formed with linear perspective (vanishing points)

overlay of text in translucent materials

text over collaged imagery in a range of styles.

Materials may include:

fabric, e.g. cotton, linen or silk

gesso, impasto

gold leaf

gouache

inks

papers of differing weights and textures

perspex, glass

vellum

watercolour

wood.

Tools may include:

air brushes

Asian brushes

disposable calligraphy pens

self made pen from bamboo, feather (as quill)

steel nibs in pen holders

tools adapted for specific purposes.

Techniques for calligraphy may also include extending, building upon and combining the following techniques:

application of decoration to pen and drawn letterform

application of pen skills for a purpose, e.g. loosen up movements of the pen to make linear marks of differing intensity and character thick sharp, thin curvilinear

penning a range of letterforms, e.g. Roman, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, Italic, Foundational, Copperplate

variation in weight and size of letterform.

Particular safety or environmental issues 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, newspapers

visiting exhibitions, museums.

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

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.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

elements and principles of design

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Refining the conceptual vision may include:

adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique

no change.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects or materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

drying space

lighting

ventilation

wet and dry areas.

Issues of presentation may include:

cost

practical considerations

presentation context

timeframe.

Taking action may involve:

deciding on presentation method

seeking external assistance (framing, bookbinding, printing)

selecting and preparing work for presentation.