Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan printmaking work through exploration

1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for own prints in consultation with key people as required

1.2 Review historical and contemporary printmaking practice as a potential source of ideas

1.3 Clarify and confirm ideas for printmaking based on exploration, discussion and consideration of intellectual property requirements

1.4 Assess capabilities of printmaking techniques through practice and systematic testing and adaption on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress

1.5 Select techniques that best support ideas for own work

2. Prepare, maintain and store printmaking resources

2.1 Calculate, select and organise type and quantity of printmaking equipment, tools and materials based on the needs of the chosen work

2.2 Prepare, maintain and dispose of equipment, tools and materials according to workplace safety and sustainability requirements

2.3 Clean and store equipment, tools and materials according to specific needs of different items

3. Create finished prints

3.1 Use and adapt combined printmaking techniques to create desired effects, considering and applying elements and principles of design

3.2 Review work in progress and make adjustments, as required, to produce final work

3.3 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely and minimise waste throughout all processes

3.4 Add value to current and future work process by documenting the work progress

3.5 Liaise with others to obtain and consider feedback on technical proficiency of work and success in communicating ideas

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2

• Interprets and evaluates complex and unfamiliar information to support design ideas

Writing

3.4

• Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to document a comprehensive record of production

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.5

• Clearly represents ideas for designs and techniques using relevant industry language
• Uses questioning and active listening techniques to elicit information and feedback and confirm understanding

Numeracy

2.1

• Uses basic calculations to determine quantities of equipment, tools and materials and to measure dimensions of art pieces

Navigate the world of work

2.2, 3.3

• Follows defined guidelines for legal, safety and sustainability practices

Interact with others

1.1, 3.5

• Seeks the perspective and guidance of others to inform design ideas and achieve best outcomes for own creative work
• Seeks and considers feedback from peers and others to enhance future performance

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2

• Organises all processes to set up work, assess techniques and produce creative work with guidance from others
• Makes routine decisions using defined guidelines to assist
• Manages own decisions about appropriate techniques by testing a range of explored options
• Resolves problems with technique through trial, error and adaption

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPRI301 Produce Prints

CUVPRI301A Produce Prints

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.