Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 6.0.

Editorial corrections.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Research printmaking materials and processes

1.1 Investigate ways that other artists have used different printmaking materials and processes

1.2 Research physical properties and capabilities of a range of printmaking materials

1.3 Evaluate how different technical effects are achieved through the combination of different materials and print techniques

1.4 Investigate safety issues associated with different materials and processes

1.5 Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements for use

1.6 Determine cost and supply issues for different materials

2. Select printmaking materials and processes for exploration

2.1 Discuss characteristics and opportunities of particular printmaking materials and processes with required personnel

2.2 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different printmaking materials and processes

2.3 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular materials and processes

2.4 Select a particular range of materials and processes that suit own practice

3. Integrate printmaking materials and processes into own work

3.1 Explore own new and different ways of working with materials and processes

3.2 Assess effects of different materials and processes through experimentation with samples, practice pieces or works in progress

3.3 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems with material use

3.4 Develop own ways of working with materials and processes to create individual style

3.5 Develop a coherent body of printmaking work that shows command of selected printmaking materials

3.6 Use safe work practices for handling materials and disposal of waste

4. Manage printmaking materials

4.1 Establish supply of printmaking materials which meets price, quality and delivery expectations

4.2 Develop ways of working with materials that minimise waste

4.3 Maintain quality and maximise shelf-life of printmaking materials through appropriate handling and storage

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading

• Interprets and evaluates key information about materials

Oral Communication

• Initiates and participates in complex discussions, using questioning and listening skills to elicit different perspectives

Numeracy

• Interprets budgetary constraints and supplier prices and calculates order costs

Self-management

• Takes responsibility for compliance with legal, safety and sustainability practices associated with creative work

Teamwork

• Encourages contribution of creative and technical ideas from other artists
• Fosters a collaborative approach to professional skills development through sharing and receiving knowledge, experience and information

Planning and organising

• Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks, including completing own research and managing creative works from design inception to realisation
• Manages own decisions about selection and use of materials

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 6.0.

Editorial corrections.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.