• CUVVSP28B - Research and experiment with techniques to produce jewellery

CUVVSP28B
Research and experiment with techniques to produce jewellery

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of jewellery. It outlines the way jewellery is produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Application

Not Applicable


Prerequisites

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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Inform work through experimentation with jewellery making techniques and media.

1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to jewellery making 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 jewellery making techniques through experimentation to inform practice.

1.4 Take account of particularsafety 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 jewellery.

2.1 Develop a conceptual vision for jewellery based on a knowledge and understanding of different jewellery making 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 jewellery making 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 jewellery making resources.

3.3 Evaluate costor 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 jewellery.

4.1 Realise the jewellery 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 jewellery.

4.5 Consider issues of presentation and take action accordingly.

Required Skills

Required skills:

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

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

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

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

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with jewellery work

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

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

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

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to jewellery 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.

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 jewellery 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 pieces of jewellery 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 jewellery work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques

questioning and discussion about candidates 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 jewellery making techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.


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.

Jewellery may include:

objects, e.g. containers, sculptural form

wearable pieces, e.g. earrings, neck and head pieces, brooches, rings, anklets.

Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:

anodising

casting

Champleve

Cloisonné

embossing

enamelling

engraving

etching

fabrication

forging

fusion

granulation

grinding

lathe work

mould making

patination

Plique-a-Jour

polishing and finishing

pressing and forming

reticulation

soldering

stone setting

a combination of techniques.

Material may include:

fabricated objects (plastic and metal objects, fabrics)

found objects

gem stones

metals, e.g. iron, steel, silver, copper, brass, pewter, guilding metals

natural objects, e.g. shells, wood, clay, seeds, feathers, twigs, vines, bones

synthetic materials (plastics, acrylic).

Tools and equipment may include:

bolt cutters

brushes,

centre punch

clamps

dapping blocks and punches

dividers

embossing tools, sets

engravers (power and hand tools)

files

foundry and metal fabrication equipment

guillotine

hammers, including silver smithing

hand drill and drill bits

hot glue gun

jewellery bench

kilns

knives and blades

lathe

mallets (wood, plastic, rubber)

mandrels

measuring tools

modelling tools, sets

needles

piercing was and blades

pliers

power tools

rolling mill

sander

scissors

scriber

snips (curved, small, large)

soldering and welding equipment

tongs

tweezers

vernier callipers

vices.

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 jewellery, 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

sponsorship

timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:

drying space

lighting

ventilation

wet and dry areas.

Issues of presentation may include:

availability of space

cost

practical considerations

presentation context

timeframe.

Taking action may involve:

deciding on presentation method

seeking external assistance, e.g. for example engaging a model

selecting and preparing work for presentation.


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor