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Research and experiment with techniques to produce public art
Research and experiment with techniques to produce public art
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP48B
CUVVSP48B
State Code
D1764
D1764
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/06/2010
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
14/06/2010
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of public art work. It outlines the way public art work is produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. Installation work generally uses or combines one or more media art forms and skills in those art forms would be required. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inform work through experimentation with techniques and media used to produce public art work.
- 1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to public art work based on capabilities of techniques already used.1.2 Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects.
- 1.3 Extend the capabilities of public art work techniques through experimentation to inform practice.1.4 Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media.1.5 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements.
2 Develop and refine a conceptual vision for public art work.
- 2.1 Develop a conceptual vision for public art work based on a knowledge and understanding of different techniques.2.2 Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material, tools and equipment based on results of experimentation.2.3 Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision.2.4 Select approach to work which meets established criteria.2.5 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of techniques for the production of public art.
3 Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.
- 3.1 Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches.3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for resources required for the production of public art work.3.3 Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work.3.4 Set up or co-ordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplace requirements.
4 Realise public art work.
- 4.1 Realise the public art work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision.4.2 Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials, tools or equipment.
- 4.3 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work.4.4 Use safe working practices throughout the production of public art work.
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.
Public art work may include:
animation
architectural forms
digital/video work
floor pieces
light work
murals
sculpture in time and space
site specific work
sound work
textile/fibre installations
wall pieces.
Public art work may consist of work which is:
devised by an individual artist
the outcome of a community development process
the result of a collaboration between artists.
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques for the production of public art work may include the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form or a combination of art forms. These may include:
ceramics
digital, photography, electronic art
drawing, painting, calligraphy
fibre/textile work
light, e.g. laser, spot
printmaking
sculpture, glass
sound, e.g. electronic, natural, vocal, instrumental.
Materials may include:
film, darkroom chemicals and emulsions
found objects
glues
nails, screws, hooks, bolts
natural and synthetic fibres, range of fabrics, e.g. cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fabrics, tapa cloth, papers
plantings, e.g. shrubs, grasses, trees
water and oil based paints, marine paints, specialised metal and wood primers, extenders and binders, gesso, tempera, coloured pencils, pastels, inks, charcoal, waterproof lacquers, resins, latex
wood, clay, sand metals, rubber, plastics, glass, perspex.
Tools and equipment may include:
computer, scanner, VHS and DVD, software programs, electrical cabling, multiple screens, monitors
earth moving equipment
engravers, grinding and polishing equipment, pliers, tongs, hammers, nails, screws, range of cutters
enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment, 35mm camera, pinhole camera, digital camera
lights and associated cabling
looms, moulds and deckles, vacuum table, press, baths and vats
pneumatic drills
power tools, e.g. saws, drills, sanders, compressor
protective clothing
scaffolding, ladders, crane
sound recording equipment, synthesisers, associated cabling, microphones, musical instruments.
Extending capabilities through:
experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the public art work, e.g. the body; identity, land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Refining the conceptual vision may include:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting community consultation
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
establishing a management plan
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects or materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
requirements for development or building consent
sponsorship
timeframe.
Particular safety or environmental issues may include:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
requirements to seek approval or permission
safe disposal of waste
the need for a conservation plan.
Workplace requirements may include:
drying space
lighting
location specific requirements
process specific requirements
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
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.
Public art work may include:
animation
architectural forms
digital/video work
floor pieces
light work
murals
sculpture in time and space
site specific work
sound work
textile/fibre installations
wall pieces.
Public art work may consist of work which is:
devised by an individual artist
the outcome of a community development process
the result of a collaboration between artists.
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques for the production of public art work may include the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form or a combination of art forms. These may include:
ceramics
digital, photography, electronic art
drawing, painting, calligraphy
fibre/textile work
light, e.g. laser, spot
printmaking
sculpture, glass
sound, e.g. electronic, natural, vocal, instrumental.
Materials may include:
film, darkroom chemicals and emulsions
found objects
glues
nails, screws, hooks, bolts
natural and synthetic fibres, range of fabrics, e.g. cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fabrics, tapa cloth, papers
plantings, e.g. shrubs, grasses, trees
water and oil based paints, marine paints, specialised metal and wood primers, extenders and binders, gesso, tempera, coloured pencils, pastels, inks, charcoal, waterproof lacquers, resins, latex
wood, clay, sand metals, rubber, plastics, glass, perspex.
Tools and equipment may include:
computer, scanner, VHS and DVD, software programs, electrical cabling, multiple screens, monitors
earth moving equipment
engravers, grinding and polishing equipment, pliers, tongs, hammers, nails, screws, range of cutters
enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment, 35mm camera, pinhole camera, digital camera
lights and associated cabling
looms, moulds and deckles, vacuum table, press, baths and vats
pneumatic drills
power tools, e.g. saws, drills, sanders, compressor
protective clothing
scaffolding, ladders, crane
sound recording equipment, synthesisers, associated cabling, microphones, musical instruments.
Extending capabilities through:
experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the public art work, e.g. the body; identity, land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Refining the conceptual vision may include:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting community consultation
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
establishing a management plan
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects or materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
requirements for development or building consent
sponsorship
timeframe.
Particular safety or environmental issues may include:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
requirements to seek approval or permission
safe disposal of waste
the need for a conservation plan.
Workplace requirements may include:
drying space
lighting
location specific requirements
process specific requirements
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of public art work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple examples of public art or a single major work.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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 a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to learn techniques involved in the production of public art work and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of public art work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
practical demonstration of skills using required tools, equipment and materials to produce multiple examples of public art or a single major work.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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 a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to learn techniques involved in the production of public art work and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6566 | CUVVSP48A | Research and experiment with techniques to produce public art | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7762 | CUVPUA501A | Create works of art for public spaces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C613 | CUV40203 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| 1480 | 52268 | Diploma of Applied Environmental Arts | Accredited course |
| C625 | CUV40103 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |