Modification History
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CUVPRI502A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and explore selected printmaking materials and processes and integrate their use into own creative practice.
Application of the Unit
Visual artists whose professional practice includes any type of printmaking apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
Material and process exploration at this level is a largely independent activity, with mentoring and guidance as required. It would normally include investigation of a range of materials and processes to develop an individual professional style. In practice, this process is integrated with the skills described in the unit CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research printmaking materials and processes |
1.1 Research the detailed properties and capabilities of different printmaking materials 1.2 Investigate the safety issues associated with different materials and processes prior to use 1.3 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements and inform future practice 1.4 Investigate the relationship between materials and printmaking processes 1.5 Determine cost and supply parameters |
2. Select printmaking materials and processes for exploration |
2.1 Assess the creative and professional opportunities offered by different printmaking materials and processes 2.2 Determine limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes 2.3 Select particular materials and processes that suit own practice |
3. Integrate printmaking materials and processes into own work |
3.1 Explore different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve desired outcomes 3.2 Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation 3.3 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes 3.4 Engage in informed discussion with others about the characteristics and opportunities of particular printmaking materials and processes 3.5 Establish and follow safe work practices |
4. Manage printmaking resources in professional practice |
4.1 Establish a sustainable supply of printmaking resources 4.2 Develop ways of working with resources that minimise waste 4.3 Maintain the quality and life of printmaking resources through appropriate handling and storage |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to engage in informed discussion around materials, processes and their relationship with ideas
- critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate and make judgements about relationships between printmaking materials, techniques and processes
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- develop individual ways of working with materials and processes
- identify and act on opportunities for own practice presented by different materials and processes
- learning skills to develop and refine own skills to a professional practice standard
- literacy skills to analyse varied and technical information about printmaking materials and processes
- problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical problems in printmaking work
- self-management and planning skills to:
- develop own ways of working with printmaking materials and processes
- research and organise sustainable supply of materials and processes
- technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.
Required knowledge
- ways in which a wide range of printmaking materials and processes can be used, adapted, combined and challenged by the professional artist
- physical properties and capabilities of the selected materials and processes
- types of technical and other data that may need to be stored for safety and other reasons
- characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects
- cost and supply parameters for printmaking materials and tools in the context of professional practice
- storage requirements and options for different materials
- intellectual property issues and legislation associated with printmaking as a professional practice
- sustainability issues for the professional operation of a printmaking practice
- OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of a professional work space.
Evidence Guide
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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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:
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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.
Printmaking materials may include: |
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Safety issues may relate to: |
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Data may include: |
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Printmaking processes may include: |
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Cost and supply parameters may relate to: |
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Creative and professional opportunities may relate to: |
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Limitations and constraints may include: |
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Different ways of working with materials and processes may involve: |
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Own ways of working may include: |
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Safe work practices may include: |
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Sustainable supply is: |
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Appropriate handling and storage may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – printmaking
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.