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

CUVCOR01B Source concept for own work, or

CUVCOR02B Develop and articulate concept for own work

CUVCOR07B Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea, or

CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept.

It could also be assessed in conjunction with:

CUVCOR11B Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work.

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

CUVCRS13B Store finished work.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare and maintain physical resources for the production of prints.

1.1 Correctly identify and select tools, equipment and materials required for the production of prints.

1.2 Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.

1.3 Organiseand maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe.

1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.

2 Use and test printmaking techniques.

2.1 Safely use techniques for the production of prints.

2.2 Use and test nominated techniques to determine the capability of the technique and its application.

3 Produce the prints.

3.1 Drawconcept for the proposed prints based on own ideas or supplied information.

3.2 Correctly identify the steps and resources required to produce the proposed prints.

3.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for the specific prints.

3.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible.

3.5 Use techniques, tools and materials safely to produce the final prints.

Required skills:

literacy skills sufficient to read product and equipment safety labels

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and costs.

Required knowledge:

general knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the most commonly used materials, tools and equipment for printmaking

general knowledge of different styles of printmaking and the work of key practitioners

overview knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design

introductory knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for prints

typical work space and equipment requirements for the production of different types of prints

cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in printmaking

awareness of copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues

environmental issues associated with the tools, materials and equipment used in printmaking

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in specific relation to printmaking.

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 in this unit

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

production of prints which demonstrates a command of nominated techniques and which reflects the concept

general knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in printmaking.

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 a minimum of one print.

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 work in progress

questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions and work outcomes

written or verbal 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 as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce prints.

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.

Tools may include:

brushes

burnishers

carving tools

engraving tools

knives

scissors

scrapers.

Equipment may include:

barens

blankets

presses

protective clothing

rollers

screens

squeegees.

Materials may include:

inks (oil, water based)

pigments

printing surfaces, e.g. papers, fabric

water colours.

Prints may be:

editions

series

unique states.

Workplace procedures may relate to:

cost control

process-specific procedures

recycling

reporting

safety

use of materials.

Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:

bench space organisation

lighting

process specific requirements

ventilation

wet and dry areas.

Within this unit the range of techniques used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:

monotype printing

relief printing (lino, woodblock)

silkscreen printing

stamping, e.g. potato.

Testing techniques may include:

experimenting directly with work in progress

exploring techniques by making practice pieces

making samples applying nominated techniques.

Drawing may include:

drawing onto transfer paper

drawings on paper

drawings or markings directly onto printing block or screen

electronic imaging.

The concept for the proposed prints may be influenced by:

elements and principles of design

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

This unit contains employability skills.