It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with:

CUVCOR04B Originate concept for own work and conduct critical discourse

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR13B Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice.

Depending on the context, combined assessment and/or training with a range of other units would also be appropriate, e.g.:

CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work

CUVCRS08B Document the work progress.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Inform work through experimentation with installation techniques and media.

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to installation work based on capabilities of techniques already used.

1.2 Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects.

1.3 Extend the capabilities of installation techniques through experimentation to inform practice.

1.4 Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media.

1.5 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements.

2 Develop and refine a conceptual vision for installation work.

2.1 Develop a conceptual vision for installation work based on a knowledge and understanding of different installation techniques.

2.2 Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material, tools and equipment based on results of experimentation.

2.3 Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision.

2.4 Select approach to work which meets established criteria.

2.5 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of installation techniques.

3 Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.

3.1 Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches.

3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for resources for installation work.

3.3 Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work.

3.4 Set up or co-ordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplace requirements.

4 Realise installation work.

4.1 Realise the installation work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision.

4.2 Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials, tools or equipment.

4.3 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work.

4.4 Use safe working practices throughout the production of installation work.

Required skills:

research skills and sources of information to inform experimentation in installation work

literacy skills sufficient to interpret information and material about the work of other installation artists

numeracy skills sufficient to evaluate resource costs and to calculate material requirements.

Required knowledge:

the role of experimentation in the developing and refining concepts for installation work

detailed knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials and tools used in installation work

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

the formal elements and principles of design and how these may be used, adapted and challenged in the development of concepts for installation work

the historical and theoretical contexts for installation work and how this may be used to inform own artistic practice

copyright and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with installation work

sources of raw, part-processed and processed materials and other resources for installation work

work space requirements for installation work, including selection and set up of work space for particular types of work

environmental issues associated with the tools and materials used in installation work, including the potential issues associated with new approaches

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to installation work.

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.

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

production of installation work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision

in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple examples of installation work or a single major work.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of installation work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome

verbal and written reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

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 a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to learn new installation techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.

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.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques for the production of installation work may include the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form, or a combination of art forms. These could include:

ceramics

digital, photographic, electronic processes

drawing, painting, print techniques

sculpture, glass techniques

sound, including:

natural

electronic

vocal

instrumental

textile/fibre techniques.

Materials may include:

darkroom chemicals and emulsions, film

found objects

glues

materials for casting

materials for embedding

nails, screws, bolts, hooks

natural and synthetic fibres, range of fabrics, e.g. cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fabrics, tapa cloth, recycled paper fibres, other processed plant fibres

papers, fabrics, board, glass, perspex, plaster, sand, latex

water and oil-based paints, extenders and binders, gesso, tempera, gouache, coloured pencils, pastels, inks, charcoal

wood, clay, metals, rubber, plastics, glass, stone.

Tools and equipment may include:

acid baths, rollers, light box

computer, scanner, VHS and DVD, software, electrical cabling, multiple screens, monitors

engravers, grinding and polishing equipment, pliers, tongs, hammers, range of cutters

enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment, 35mm camera, digital camera

looms, moulds and deckles, vacuum table, press

musical instruments

power tools (drills, saws compressors)

protective clothing

sound recording and synthesising equipment, associated cabling.

Extending capabilities through:

experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.

Particular safety or environmental issues 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

seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers

visiting exhibitions, museums.

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:

extent to which the work may be used

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.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:

elements and principles of design

the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

the subject matter or theme for the installation work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Refining the conceptual vision may include:

adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design

adjustment to subject matter or theme

adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique

no change.

Sources of supply may include:

commercial outlets

found objects or materials

manufacturing or factory waste

nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:

availability of materials and tools

budgeting

requirements to seek building or development approval

sponsorship

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

electricity

lighting

process specific space needs

ventilation

wet/dry areas.

This unit contains employability skills.