People with a command of printmaking techniques apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. They often produce work at a pre
At this level, work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance as required.
Not applicable.
1. Develop proficiency with a range of printmaking techniques and media | 1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to printmaking 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 printmaking techniques through experimentation 1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media, including permanence and archival issues |
2. Develop ideas for printmaking | 2.1 Articulate creative and other goals for printmaking work 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 printmaking 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 for work when developing ideas 2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
3. Organise printmaking resources | 3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for printmaking resources 3.3 Determine output standards for the finished prints and respond accordingly 3.4 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work 3.5 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished prints 3.6 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety and other workplace requirements |
4. Create finished prints | 4.1 Create prints, using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with the production of work 4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of prints 4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it |
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss ideas and techniques in own work
create a record of the print work
initiative and enterprise skills to:
experiment with printmaking techniques to enhance final prints
apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for prints
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 printers and other arts practitioners
numeracy skills to:
evaluate resource costs
calculate material requirements
planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in printmaking work
technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.
Required knowledge
role of experimentation in developing and refining techniques for printmaking and how this relates to ideas
ways to adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of printmaking materials and techniques
physical properties and capabilities of an extended range of materials and tools used in printmaking
characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects
permanence and archival considerations, and handling requirements of different materials, media and their combinations
elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged in printmaking work
research methodologies used by artists
historical and theoretical contexts for printmaking and how they may be used to inform individual practice
sources of raw, part-processed and processed printmaking materials
sources of other resources needed in a professional printmaking practice
intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners
sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a printmaking practice, including disposing and recycling printmaking materials
OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of printmaking work space.
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 prints that demonstrate a command of techniques apply knowledge of printmaking techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined use safe and sustainable work practices. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: equipment, materials and tools 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, 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. |
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: | three-dimensional work artists books editions installation work series unique states. |
Techniques may include: | collograph dry point gicklee inkjet intaglio lino block lithography mezzotint monotype photocopy wet darkroom photographic processes relief screen silk screen wood engraving. |
Tools and equipment may include: | computer and digital imaging software cleaning equipment 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 photocopier printer printing tools and equipment: barens blankets burnishers cardboards presses screens squeegees vacuum tables protective clothing scanner and digital camera 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 wet darkroom tools and equipment. |
Materials may include: | chemical solutions for wet darkroom photographic processing: developer fixer stop bath washing aid, hypo neutraliser and clearing aid wetting agent 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/plate making: aluminium cardboard copper lino perspex plaster wood zinc materials for printing: chine collé papers oil paints photographic papers pigments protective papers rags tarlatan water and oil-based inks watercolour substrate materials: acetate cardboard duratrans fabric perspex photographic paper plastic/vinyl film transfer paper variety of papers. |
Strategies used to extend the capabilities involve: | exploring a fuller potential of the art form innovation. |
Safety and sustainability considerations may include: | federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards personal protection recycling safe disposal of waste. |
Permanence and archival issues | bleeding blistering blooming cracking fading hue shifts. |
Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertise attending lectures and talks conducting material and technical experiments and tests seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers searching the internet visiting exhibitions, museums and print workshops. |
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. |
Intellectual property requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be used form of acknowledgment 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. |
Criteria may relate to: | client and user expectations environment in which prints will be viewed materials quality of final product repeatability of technique 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 the technique. |
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 lighting mounting practical considerations presentation context timeframe. |
Visual communication – printmaking
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.