Required skills

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

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

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

Required knowledge

the role of experimentation in developing and refining concepts for sculpture

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials and tools used in sculptural 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 sculpture

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

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with sculpture

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

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

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

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to sculptural work

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 sculpture 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 in sculptural work

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 sculptures 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 sculptural 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 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 produce sculpture

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:

Materials may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Extending capabilities through:

Particular safety or environmental issues may include:

Research may involve:

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

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

Refining the conceptual vision may include:

Sources of supply may include:

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

Workplace requirements may include:

Issues of presentation may include:

Taking action may involve: