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Create observational drawings

Create observational drawings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACD532
State Code
ODI01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop finished observational drawings for different art, craft and design purposes. It involves developing and refining drawing techniques, exploring media and tools to achieve desired outcomes and finalising own observational drawings.The unit applies to those who work in any area of visual communication and design who use observational drawing skills in their work. They possess well-developed manual observational drawing techniques but may also use digital tools to produce drawings. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and refine observational drawing technique
  • 1.1 Investigate specific techniques and considerations for observational drawing
  • 1.2 Explore ways to achieve perspective in drawings
  • 1.3 Experiment with use of lines and edges
  • 1.4 Examine ways to recognise and accurately represent space
  • 1.5 Observe and depict light and shade using different techniques
  • 1.6 Identify problems in own drawing technique and explore ways to resolve them
2. Explore media and tools for observational drawings
  • 2.1 Determine how different media and tools can create different effects in drawings
  • 2.2 Select and use applicable media to achieve the desired outcome
3. Produce finished observational drawings
  • 3.1 Select subjects for observational drawing projects based on needs of own work
  • 3.2 Create finished drawings that show command of observational drawing techniques and applicable selection of media
  • 3.3 Evaluate own observational drawing in terms of key objectives
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK29 CUAACD502 Create observational drawings Unit of competency