CUVPRI301A
Produce prints

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce prints through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.

Application

People still developing their printmaking expertise apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They produce finished prints building on and combining a range of techniques to support the ideas of the work.

At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan printmaking work through exploration

1.1 Explore printmaking ideas and techniques in consultation with key people as required

1.2 Review historical and contemporary printmaking practice as potential sources of ideas

1.3 Clarify ideas for prints based on exploration and discussion

1.4 Assess the capabilities of printmaking techniques through practice and adaptation

1.5 Select techniques that best support the ideas for the work

2. Prepare, maintain and store printmaking resources

2.1 Select and organise printmaking tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work

2.2 Prepare and maintain resources based on the needs of the work

2.3 Take responsibility for the safe and sustainable use of resources

2.4 Store resources according to the needs of different items

3. Create finished prints

3.1 Safely use and adapt printmaking techniques to create desired effects

3.2 Review work in progress and make adjustments as required to produce final work

3.3 Add value to the current work process and future work by documenting the work progress

3.4 Liaise with others to obtain feedback on work in terms of its technical proficiency and success in communicating ideas

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to discuss ideas for printmaking with others

learning skills to:

improve techniques to produce prints through practice and some experimentation

respond constructively to feedback

literacy skills to interpret information about historical and contemporary printmaking practice

numeracy skills to calculate quantities of materials

planning and organising skills to organise resources required to produce prints

self-management skills to take responsibility for the process of creating work.

Required knowledge

ways of exploring techniques and materials to achieve different effects in printmaking

physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials, tools and equipment used in printmaking

work space requirements for printmaking, including ways of organising and maintaining space

cleaning, maintenance and storage procedures for printmaking tools, materials and equipment

historical and theoretical contexts for printmaking

elements and principles of design and their particular application to printmaking work

intellectual property considerations for any person making creative work

sustainability considerations associated with the use of printmaking tools, materials and equipment

OHS procedures that apply to printmaking 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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

produce multiple prints or a single major work that show some technical proficiency in chosen techniques

work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work

adapt the capabilities of printmaking techniques and resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

tools, equipment and materials used in printmaking.

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 printmaking in progress

questioning and discussion of the candidate’s intentions and 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:

CUVPRP301A Produce creative work.


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.

Printmaking may include:

artists’ books

editions

installation work

series

unique states.

Ideas may be influenced by:

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.

Techniques may include:

collograph

dry point

intaglio

lithography

mezzotint

monotype

photocopy transfer

relief:

lino block

perspex

wood block

screen

wood.

Key peoplemay include:

mentors

other artists

peers

supervisors

teachers.

Strategies used to assess the capabilities may involve:

experimenting directly with work in progress

producing test pieces or samples

systematically testing a range of processes.

Tools and equipment may include:

equipment for paper preparation and handling:

cutting blades

drying racks and boards

knives

preparation tables

rulers

scissors

soaking tray

lithography stones and plates

plate grainer

printing tools and equipment:

barens

blankets

burnishers

cardboards

presses

screens

squeegees

vacuum tables

protective clothing

tools and equipment for applying colour and tone:

brushes

rollers

scrapers

sponges

tools and equipment for plate preparation:

acid trays

aquatint equipment

brushes

burnishers

cutting tools

dryers

found tools

metal scribes

roulettes

scrapers

sponges.

Materials may include:

materials for block preparation:

carbon paper

carborundum

crayons

etching acids

gum

plate grounds

polishing liquids

rosin

sand paper

steel wool

sugar lift

tusche

materials for block or plate making:

aluminium

cardboard

copper

lino

perspex

plaster

wood

zinc

materials for printing:

chine collé papers

oil paints

pigments

protective papers

rags

tarlatan

water and oil-based inks

watercolour

substrate materials:

cardboard

fabric

perspex

variety of papers.

Needs of the work may relate to:

availability of different resources

budget

creative goals

preparation time

process-specific requirements

recycling

safety

sustainability.


Sectors

Visual communication – printmaking


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.