Application
People working in any area of visual communication and design may use observational drawing skills in their work.
At this level, a person has a well-developed command of manual observational drawing techniques, but may also use digital tools to produce drawings. Work is undertaken independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique | 1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing 1.2 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings 1.3 Experiment with use of lines and edges 1.4 Consider ways to recognise and accurately represent space 1.5 Work with different techniques to observe and depict light and shade 1.6 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them |
2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings | 2.1 Research historical and contemporary observational drawing in the context of own work 2.2 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings 2.3 Select and use appropriate media to achieve the desired outcome |
3. Produce finished observational drawings | 3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on the needs of own work 3.2 Confirm key objectives for the drawing project 3.3 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and appropriate selection of media 3.4 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives 3.5 Seek critical feedback from others 3.6 Reflect and act on the need for further development of skills |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication skills to seek feedback from others on observational drawings
critical thinking and analytical skills to:
evaluate the relevance of other historical and contemporary drawing to own practice
investigate and select media and tools to achieve the desired outcome of work
initiative and enterprise skills to identify opportunities for observational drawing in own professional practice
learning skills to identify need for further development of observational drawing skills
literacy skills to read and interpret varied information on drawing
self-management and planning skills to plan and complete a body of observational drawing work
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues and challenges with own observational drawing technique
technical skills to master the technical aspects of observational drawing.
Required knowledge
role of observational drawing in different types of professional practice
specific techniques used in observational drawing
tools, media and techniques to achieve particular effects in observational drawings
historical and contemporary approaches to observational drawing, either in the context of own practice or more broadly
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with drawing as part of a professional practice
sustainability issues associated with drawing tools and materials
organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to drawing.
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: produce a body of observational drawings that show well-developed technique through accurate perspective and effective depiction of light, shade and space select media and tools to suit the needs of a particular drawing project. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: drawing materials and equipment. |
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 drawing technique within a body of work produced by the candidate direct observation of drawing in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome review of portfolios of evidence review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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. |
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.
Specific techniques and considerations include: | accurate perception of shape approaches to line and edges approaches to perspective coordination of hand and eye depiction of light and shade representation of space. |
Ways to achieve perspective may include: | changing eye level one and two point perspective vanishing points. |
Use of lines and edges may include: | angles contours cross-contouring to show three-dimensional shape relationships use of no line. |
Ways to recognise and accurately represent space may include: | composition framing use of positive and negative space. |
Different techniques to observe and depict light and shade may include: | changes in tone across surfaces and planes perception of tone or value use of different light sources. |
Problems in own drawing technique may relate to: | challenge of selecting best media to achieve desired effects excessive time required to achieve the outcome or desired effect technical shortcomings. |
Media and tools may include: | black and white media charcoal coloured media conte gouache ink paint pastel, including oil pastel pencil watercolour. |
Key objectives may relate to: | presentation of ideas presentation of finished work resolution of design challenges resolution of technical issues in object creation. |
Sectors
Visual communication – art, craft and design
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.