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 people | 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.