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Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVACD201A
State Code
S7598
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop simple drawing techniques for representing and communicating ideas. It does not relate to drawing as an art form. In a work or learning context this unit may relate to visually communicating ideas about objects, as well as the use of space, narratives or the steps in a process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use a range of drawing techniques
  • 1.1 Clarify purpose of drawings with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Identify suitable techniques to represent ideas
  • 1.3 Select tools and materials required for selected techniques
  • 1.4 Take presentation context into account when selecting techniques, tools and materials
2. Produce simple drawings
  • 2.1 Explore ways of representing ideas through application of different techniques
  • 2.2 Seek feedback from others on different drawing techniques
  • 2.3 Select techniques best suited to represent ideas
  • 2.4 Draw ideas using selected techniques
  • 2.5 Respond positively to feedback from others on own work and take action to improve own skills as required
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.

Appropriate people may include:
colleagues
mentors
supervisors
teachers.
Techniques may include:
digital drawing techniques
integration of text and drawing
linear marks of differing intensity and character
linear marks to produce illusion of form in space
linear perspective
scaling techniques
tonal range to produce illusion of form in space
use of positive and negative space.
Ideas may relate to:
crafted objects
design concepts
digital work
installations
movement sequences
narrative
paintings and prints
performance
sculptures
story
technical solutions for a design or work.
Tools may include:
blades
brushes
digital technology
drawing and design applications
measuring tools
printer
rags
scanner
sponges
sticks.
Materials may include:
boards
charcoal
coloured pencils
crayons
graphite pencils
inks
natural ochres
pastels and chalks
pigments
range of papers
solvents
watercolour
wood or bark.
Presentation context may include:
design proposal
proposal for product or work development
proposal in response to a brief
visualisation of an idea.
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:
produce multiple drawings that:
demonstrate a basic command of nominated techniques
communicate ideas
are appropriate for the presentation context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment and materials used to produce drawings.
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:
direct observation of work in progress
evaluation of drawings
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of drawing techniques and materials
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1684 CUVCOR08B Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK36 CUAACD201 Develop drawing skills to communicate ideas Unit of competency