CUVCAL401A
Experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to proactively experiment and innovate with various calligraphy techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.

Application

People with a command of calligraphy techniques apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They often produce work at a pre-professional level for sale in a range of outlets, such as markets and fairs.

At this level, work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance as required.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop proficiency with a range of calligraphy techniques and media

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to calligraphy based on capabilities of techniques already used

1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects

1.3 Extend the capabilities of calligraphy techniques through experimentation

1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media

2. Develop ideas for calligraphy

2.1 Discuss creative and other goals of proposed calligraphic work with others

2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements

2.3 Apply knowledge of different calligraphy techniques to inform ideas

2.4 Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other

2.5 Consider the professional potential and other criteria of work when developing ideas

2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

3. Organise calligraphy resources

3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work

3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for calligraphy resources

3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work

3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished calligraphic work

3.5 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety and/or other workplace requirements

4. Realise finished calligraphic work

4.1 Create calligraphic work, using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation

4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of calligraphic work

4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it

5. Evaluate own calligraphic work

5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution

5.2 Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own skill development

5.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss creative work from a technical and conceptual perspective

create a record of the calligraphic work

initiative and enterprise skills to:

experiment with calligraphy techniques to enhance final calligraphic work

apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for calligraphic work

learning skills to:

refine and improve a range of techniques

evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice

literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other calligraphy artists and arts practitioners

numeracy skills to:

evaluate resource costs

calculate material requirements

planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources so that all deadlines are met

problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in calligraphy work

technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for calligraphy and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice

ways to adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of calligraphy materials and techniques

physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in calligraphy

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

formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged

research methodologies used by artists

historical and theoretical contexts for calligraphy and how they may be used to inform individual practice

sources of raw, part-processed and processed calligraphy materials

sources of other resources needed in a professional calligraphy practice

intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners

sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a calligraphy practice

OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of a calligraphy work space.

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:

develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation

produce multiple finished calligraphic works or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques

apply knowledge of calligraphy techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

equipment and tools used to produce calligraphic work.

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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

direct observation of calligraphy 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, for example:

CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.


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.

Techniques may include:

application of decoration to pen and drawn letterform

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

penning a range of letterforms:

Carolingian

Copperplate

Foundational

Gothic

Italic

Roman

Uncial

variation in weight and size of letterform.

Tools and equipment may include:

brushes, including:

air brushes

Asian brushes

disposable calligraphy pens

paint brushes

handmade pen from materials, such as:

bamboo

feather

reed

steel nibs in pen holders

tools adapted for specific purposes.

Materials may include:

fabric:

cotton

linen

silk

gesso and impasto

glass

gold leaf

gouache

inks

papers of differing weights and textures

perspex

vellum

watercolour

wood.

Strategies used to extend capabilities involve:

developing expertise in a broad range of techniques:

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

exploring the full potential of the art form

innovation

text over collaged imagery in a range of styles.

Safety and sustainability considerations 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

searching the internet

seeking out information in a range of print and electronic media

visiting exhibitions and museums.

Intellectual property requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

form of acknowledgement or credit

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.

Ideas may be influenced by:

artistic aspirations

current capability with techniques

historical and theoretical contexts

subject matter or theme for the work, such as:

built environment

land and place

natural world

political, cultural and social issues

the body

spiritual concerns.

Professional potentialmay relate to:

cost of production

existence of an established market

how to promote or sell the work

market trends

professional development.

Criteria may relate to:

client and user expectations

environment in which final product will be used or viewed

legibility

materials

quality of final product

quantity

techniques

timelines

tools.

Process followed to refine ideas may include:

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design

adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects and materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

sponsorship

timeframe.

Presentation considerations may include:

availability of space

cost

practical considerations

presentation context

need for external assistance:

bookbinding

framing

printing

timeframe.


Sectors

Visual communication – calligraphy


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.