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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. |
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: | chiaroscurodigital imaging and photographic techniquesfugatograffitolayering using resistmonoprinting stencilling, maskingtrompe l'oeil. |
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Materials may include: | binders and extendersencausticfilmgessoglues, modelling pasteimpastoinksoil based paintstemperawater based paints, e.g. acrylics, watercolour, gouache. |
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Tools and equipment may include: | brushes camerascomputer and software applicationsknives photocopiersprintersrags rollersscrapers (found or made)spatulas sponges spray painting equipmentsticks. |
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Extending capabilities through: | experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation. |
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Particular safety or environmental issues may include: | Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standardspersonal protectionrecyclingsafe disposal of waste. |
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Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertiseattending lectures and talks conducting material and technical experiments and tests seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers, cataloguesvisiting exhibitions, museums. |
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Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be usedprocedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyrightprotocols for the adaptation of work by others. |
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The conceptual vision may be determined by: | elements and principles of designthe relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical contextthe subject matter or theme for the paintings, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns. |
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Refining the conceptual vision may include: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of designadjustment to subject matter or themeadjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the techniqueno change. |
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Sources of supply may include: | commercial outletsfound objects or materialsmanufacturing or factory wastenature. |
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Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials and toolsbudgetingsponsorshiptimeframe. |
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Workplace requirements may include: | bench space, easelsdrying spacelightingventilationwet and dry areas. |
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Issues of presentation may include: | availability of spacecostpractical consideration presentation contexttimeframe. |
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Takingaction may involve: | deciding on presentation methodseeking external assistance, e.g. with hanging or installationselecting and preparing work for presentation. |
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