Modification History
Version |
Comments |
CUVACD301A |
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 produce drawings that represent and communicate ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form.
Application of the Unit
People working in many industries apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.
Ideas for communication are diverse and may include design concepts for objects, processes or spaces, or movement sequences for performances or screen productions. Drawings may be for personal use or for presentation in exhibitions, tender bid proposals or publications. Drawing may be electronic or hand drawn.
At this level, the individual would take some responsibility for experimentation with a range of drawing techniques and be expected to show some command of those techniques.
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
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan drawing work |
1.1 Explore drawing requirements with reference to relevant reference material and appropriate people when required 1.2 Identify factors that may impact on how drawing work is undertaken 1.3 Gather information about drawing techniques, materials and equipment from a range of sources and determine how they may be used to communicate ideas 1.4 Evaluate information for its application to specific drawing briefs |
2. Experiment to represent ideas |
2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, materials and equipment through exploration 2.2 Select approaches that best suit the purpose of drawings and their presentation context 2.3 Follow safety procedures for particular techniques, materials and equipment |
3. Create drawings |
3.1 Organise materials, tools and equipment for selected techniques 3.2 Produce preliminary drawings and discuss their effectiveness with relevant people 3.3 Finalise drawings, incorporating feedback on work in progress as required 3.4 Prepare drawings for the presentation context |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to impart information through drawing
- learning skills to improve own drawing technique through feedback and experimentation
- literacy skills to interpret varied information about drawing as a visual representation tool
- numeracy skills to:
- determine layout issues
- calculate measurements
- planning and organising skills to:
- organise resources
- prepare drawings for presentation
- problem-solving skills to select drawing techniques that best meet project needs
- technical skills to use a range of drawing techniques.
Required knowledge
- physical properties and capabilities of the range of materials, tools and equipment used in drawing
- different approaches to drawing and how other practitioners use drawing to represent ideas
- cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools used in drawing
- elements and principles of design and their specific application to drawing
- intellectual property issues and legislation in relation to drawing
- ways to minimise waste in drawing projects
- OHS issues associated with tools and materials used for drawing.
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 |
|
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
|
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
|
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. |
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.
Drawing requirements may include: |
|
Reference material may include briefs or specifications with information, such as: |
|
Appropriate people may include: |
|
Factors may include: |
|
Techniques may include: |
|
Materials may include: |
|
Equipment may include: |
|
Sources may include: |
|
Ideas may relate to: |
|
Presentation contexts may include: |
|
Preparing drawings for presentation may include: |
|
Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – art, craft and design