Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use various drawing techniques in the jewellery or object design creative process. The unit covers conventions, language and forms of drawings and the role of drawings in communicating the tactile, visual and spatial features of a design.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to jewellery and object designers who are using drawings to develop and explore concepts as part of developing a jewellery or object design. The unit applies to both early and late stages of the design process and covers the role of drawing as a research, idea generation, interpretation and problem-solving tool. It also includes the use of drawing and drawing techniques as a means of representing and communicating the essential features of a design before finalisation and production.
The unit does not cover the production technical drawings intended to guide the manufacture of jewellery or objects by either the designer or others. Where this skill is required see MEM19031A Produce renderings and technical drawings for jewellery and object design construction. The unit also does not cover life drawing and the production of 3D computer-aided design (CAD) based models.
Band A
Unit Weight 4
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Use drawing and rendering techniques to explore design options |
1.1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the language and forms of drawing and rendering |
1.2 |
Investigate the range of analytical, observational and imaginative drawing techniques for communication of design features and intent |
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1.3 |
Explore design options through expressive and gestural drawing |
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1.4 |
Explore and sample marks, mark making and surface qualities in drawing |
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2 |
Explore tactile and visual qualities of drawing subject |
2.1 |
Develop body, hand and eye coordination in relation to the act of drawing from observation |
2.2 |
Complete a linear analysis of jewellery or object |
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2.3 |
Investigate shape, plane and volume in respect to jewellery or object |
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2.4 |
Interpret the effect of light on a form |
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2.5 |
Consider the picture plane and composition |
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2.6 |
Explore real and implied texture |
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3 |
Manipulate black and white and coloured drawing media in a creative and sensitive manner |
3.1 |
Explore and use a range of black and white media to develop design options |
3.2 |
Explore and use a range of coloured media appropriate to develop design options |
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3.3 |
Use a range of papers and surfaces appropriate to development of design options |
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4 |
Use principles of perspective to illustrate spatial illusion |
4.1 |
Use principles of perspective to enhance the spatial illusion of jewellery or objects in space |
4.2 |
Complete freehand perspective drawings showing evidence of an understanding of single, two and three point perspective |
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4.3 |
Illustrate views and projections appropriate to design |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required knowledge includes:
Required skills include:
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Evidence Guide
Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of drawing techniques to illustrate perspectives and features of jewellery or object designs. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
Design features |
Design features may include:
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Media, materials and drawing surfaces |
Media, materials and drawing surfaces may include:
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Rendering |
Rendering is to include, but not be limited to:
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Unit Sector(s)
Jewellery and horological
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.