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Experiment with techniques to produce textile work
Experiment with techniques to produce textile work
Unit of competency
National Code
CUATEX401
CUATEX401
State Code
AWG58
AWG58
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to proactively experiment and innovate with various textile techniques and design concepts to develop professional practice and an individual style.It applies to individuals who have well developed skills in design and technique and who often produce work at a preprofessional level for sale in outlets such as markets and fairs. They work independently with limited supervision and guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop proficiency with a range of textile techniques and media
- 1.1 Evaluate potential for new approaches to textile work based on capabilities of known techniques
- 1.2 Adapt or introduce new equipment, tools and materials to achieve different effects
- 1.3 Extend own capability with textile techniques through experimentation on samples, practice pieces or a work in progress
- 1.4 Assess safety and sustainability issues for different techniques and media
2. Develop ideas for textile work
- 2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for own textile work with key people
- 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners and comply with intellectual property requirements
- 2.3 Use knowledge of different textile techniques to inform ideas
- 2.4 Consider how different techniques and ideas can best work together
- 2.5 Assess the professional potential and presentation requirements of own work to inform ideas
- 2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on research, experimentation and collaboration with others
3. Organise textile resources
- 3.1 Identify specific resource requirements for the chosen work
- 3.2 Research potential sources of supply for textile resources
- 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on development of the work
- 3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished textile work
- 3.5 Coordinate required resources and set up according to safety requirements
4. Create finished textile work
- 4.1 Create textile work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation, considering and applying elements and principles of design
- 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with production of own work
- 4.3 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely; minimise and safely dispose of waste throughout all processes
- 4.4 Document development of own work and the research and ideas that informed it
5. Evaluate own textile work
- 5.1 Reflect on own conceptual development and technical execution of the work
- 5.2 Identify areas for future skill development and options to learn
- 5.3 Discuss completed work with others and consider all feedback
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7778 | CUVTEX401A | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZK4 | CUA40615 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BGU3 | CUA40620 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BOI3 | CUA40625 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| BIY5 | MST40122 | Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology | Qualification |
| AZO2 | CUA41315 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Qualification |
| BGR8 | CUA41320 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Qualification |