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Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVSCU401A
CUVSCU401A
State Code
S7773
S7773
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2012
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
12/01/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to proactively experiment and innovate with various sculptural techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop proficiency with a range of sculptural techniques and media
- 1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to sculpture based on capabilities of techniques already used
- 1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects
- 1.3 Extend the capabilities of sculptural techniques through experimentation
- 1.4 Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media
2. Develop ideas for sculptures
- 2.1 Articulate creative and other goals for sculpture work
- 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements
- 2.3 Apply knowledge of different sculptural techniques to inform ideas
- 2.4 Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other
- 2.5 Consider the professional potential and other criteria of work when developing ideas
- 2.6 Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others
3. Organise sculpture resources
- 3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work
- 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for sculpture resources
- 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work
- 3.4 Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished sculptures
- 3.5 Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety and other workplace requirements
4. Create finished sculptures
- 4.1 Create sculptures using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation
- 4.2 Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with the production of work
- 4.3 Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of sculptures
- 4.4 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it
5. Evaluate own sculptural work
- 5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution
- 5.2 Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own skill development
- 5.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback
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.
Sculpture may be:
abstract
assembled
contemporary
free-standing
kinetic
relief
representational
traditional.
Techniques may include:
assemblage
binding
carving
casting
digital techniques
modelling
slumping
welding.
Tools and equipment may include:
carving tools
chisels
clamps and pliers
electronic equipment
files
foundry tools and equipment
hammers
knives
mallets
power tools
protective clothing
saws
screw drivers
soldering irons
spatulas
tin snips
tongs
wedges
welding equipment
wood turning tools and equipment.
Materials may include:
blocks
brackets
clay
clips
drawing materials
fibres
found objects and materials
glues
industrial materials
latex
leather
metal and alloys
nails
natural materials
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paints
plaster
rope
rubber
screws
stains
stone
string
thread
wax
wire
wood and wood products.
Safety and sustainability considerations may include:
federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers
searching the internet
visiting exhibitions and museums.
Ideas may be influenced by:
artistic aspirations
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
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.
Criteria may relate to:
audience
client and user expectations
environment in which sculpture will be viewed
local government and planning authority regulations
materials
quality of final product
techniques
timelines
tools
weather considerations.
Process followed to refine ideas may include:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design
adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
environment in which sculpture will be viewed
sponsorship
timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:
availability of space
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.
Sculpture may be:
abstract
assembled
contemporary
free-standing
kinetic
relief
representational
traditional.
Techniques may include:
assemblage
binding
carving
casting
digital techniques
modelling
slumping
welding.
Tools and equipment may include:
carving tools
chisels
clamps and pliers
electronic equipment
files
foundry tools and equipment
hammers
knives
mallets
power tools
protective clothing
saws
screw drivers
soldering irons
spatulas
tin snips
tongs
wedges
welding equipment
wood turning tools and equipment.
Materials may include:
blocks
brackets
clay
clips
drawing materials
fibres
found objects and materials
glues
industrial materials
latex
leather
metal and alloys
nails
natural materials
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paints
plaster
rope
rubber
screws
stains
stone
string
thread
wax
wire
wood and wood products.
Safety and sustainability considerations may include:
federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers
searching the internet
visiting exhibitions and museums.
Ideas may be influenced by:
artistic aspirations
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
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.
Criteria may relate to:
audience
client and user expectations
environment in which sculpture will be viewed
local government and planning authority regulations
materials
quality of final product
techniques
timelines
tools
weather considerations.
Process followed to refine ideas may include:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design
adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
environment in which sculpture will be viewed
sponsorship
timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:
availability of space
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.
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:
develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation
produce multiple finished sculptures or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques
apply knowledge of sculptural techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
the equipment, materials and tools to produce sculptural work.
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:
evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
direct observation of sculptural work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
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, for example:
CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation
produce multiple finished sculptures or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques
apply knowledge of sculptural techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
the equipment, materials and tools to produce sculptural work.
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:
evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
direct observation of sculptural work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
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, for example:
CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1767 | CUVVSP52B | Research and experiment with techniques to produce sculpture | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWG91 | CUASCU401 | Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D654 | CUV40211 | Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| D658 | CUV40111 | Certificate IV in Visual Arts | Qualification |