Unit of competency details

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CUVACD101A

This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Prepare for drawing

1.1 Clarify purpose of drawings with appropriate people 

1.2 Identify tools and materials required for basic drawing techniques 

1.3 Select appropriate tools and materials  for basic drawing techniques

2. Produce basic drawings

2.1 Apply a limited range of techniques to represent objects or ideas 

2.2 Handle tools and materials safely

2.3 Seek feedback on drawings from relevant people and refine drawings as required

Overview of assessment 

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

Evidence of the ability to:

• produce more than one drawing that represents an object or idea
• apply a range of basic drawing techniques.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• materials and tools used in drawing work.

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:

• direct observation of work in progress
• review of drawings produced by the candidate
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of drawing techniques and materials
• 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.

Appropriate people  may include:

• colleagues
• mentors
• supervisors
• teachers.

Techniques  may include:

• application of pigment
• linear marks of differing character
• linear marks to produce illusion of form in space
• simple linear perspective
• tonal ranges to produce illusion of form in space.

Tools and materials  may include:

• board
• charcoal
• coloured pencils
• drafting equipment
• graphite pencils
• measuring tools
• natural ochres
• pastels and chalks
• pigments
• rags
• range of papers
• sticks
• wood or bark.

Objects or ideas  may include:

• artwork of any type, 2-D or 3-D
• costume or wearable object
• design solution
• movement sequences
• props
• room layout
• sets
• stage setup
• story or narrative
• technical solution.