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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills and sources of information to inform experimentation in the production of public art work

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material about the work of other artists involved in the production of public art

numeracy skills sufficient to evaluate resource costs and to calculate material requirements

Required knowledge

the role of experimentation in developing and refining concepts for public art work

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials and tools used in the production of public art 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 public art work

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

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with public art work

sources of materials and other resources for the production of public work

work space requirements for the production of public art work including selection and set up of work space for particular types of work

environmental issues associated with the tools equipment and materials used in the production of public art work including the potential issues associated with new approaches

the legislative requirements for development or building consent

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the production of public art 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 in this unit

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

production of public art 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 public art 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 the work in progress including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

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 a 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 learn techniques involved in the production of public art work 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.

Public art work may include:

animation

architectural forms

digital/video work

floor pieces

light work

murals

sculpture in time and space

site specific work

sound work

textile/fibre installations

wall pieces.

Public art work may consist of work which is:

devised by an individual artist

the outcome of a community development process

the result of a collaboration between artists.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques for the production of public art work may include the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form or a combination of art forms. These may include:

ceramics

digital, photography, electronic art

drawing, painting, calligraphy

fibre/textile work

light, e.g. laser, spot

printmaking

sculpture, glass

sound, e.g. electronic, natural, vocal, instrumental.

Materials may include:

film, darkroom chemicals and emulsions

found objects

glues

nails, screws, hooks, bolts

natural and synthetic fibres, range of fabrics, e.g. cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fabrics, tapa cloth, papers

plantings, e.g. shrubs, grasses, trees

water and oil based paints, marine paints, specialised metal and wood primers, extenders and binders, gesso, tempera, coloured pencils, pastels, inks, charcoal, waterproof lacquers, resins, latex

wood, clay, sand metals, rubber, plastics, glass, perspex.

Tools and equipment may include:

computer, scanner, VHS and DVD, software programs, electrical cabling, multiple screens, monitors

earth moving equipment

engravers, grinding and polishing equipment, pliers, tongs, hammers, nails, screws, range of cutters

enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment, 35mm camera, pinhole camera, digital camera

lights and associated cabling

looms, moulds and deckles, vacuum table, press, baths and vats

pneumatic drills

power tools, e.g. saws, drills, sanders, compressor

protective clothing

scaffolding, ladders, crane

sound recording equipment, synthesisers, associated cabling, microphones, musical instruments.

Extending capabilities through:

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

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 public art 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.

Research may involve:

approaching individuals with relevant expertise

attending lectures and talks

conducting community consultation

conducting material and technical experiments and tests

establishing a management plan

seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers

visiting exhibitions, museums.

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

requirements for development or building consent

sponsorship

timeframe.

Particular safety or environmental issues may include:

Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards

personal protection

recycling

requirements to seek approval or permission

safe disposal of waste

the need for a conservation plan.

Workplace requirements may include:

drying space

lighting

location specific requirements

process specific requirements

ventilation

wet and dry areas.