Unit of competency Outline
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Produce sculpture
Produce sculpture
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP51B
CUVVSP51B
State Code
D1766
D1766
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/03/2010
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
15/03/2010
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce sculpture through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials. As such the range of techniques could be quite varied and broad in nature. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and maintain resources for sculptural work.
- 1.1 Correctly identify and select tools, equipment and materials required for the production of sculpture.1.2 Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.1.3 Organiseand maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe.1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements.
2 Explore sculptural techniques to plan work.
- 2.1 Assess the capabilities of techniques, tools, equipment and materials for different approaches to sculpture.2.2 Use and/or combine different techniques, tools, equipment and materials to determine and extend capabilities.2.3 Determine the conceptual vision for the proposed sculpture based on exploration of different techniques or from supplied information.2.4 Establish criteria for the selection of techniques to meet the conceptual vision.2.5 Select techniques based on the conceptual vision.2.6 Plan work, identifying work processes and resource requirements.
3 Realise sculpture.
- 3.1 Organise the resources required for the production of the proposed sculpture based on the plan of work.3.2 Safely use and adapt techniques, tools, equipment and materials appropriately to realise the conceptual vision.3.3 Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final work and incorporate these into the work process.
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.
Tools and equipment may include:
carving tools
chisels
clamps
files
foundry tools and equipment
hammers, mallets
knives
pliers
power tools, e.g. drills, Dremel, saws, angle grinders, bench presses
protective clothing
saws
screw drivers
spatulas
tin snips
tongs
wedges
wood turning equipment.
Materials may include:
clay
found objects and materials
Hebel blocks
industrial materials
latex
leather
metal and alloys
nails, clips, brackets, screws
natural materials
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paints, glues, drawing materials, stains
plaster
rubber
stone
wax
wire, rope, string thread, fibres
wood and wood products.
Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
cost control
process specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Safety requirements would be in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction
light
process specific requirements
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Assessing the capabilities of the techniques, tools and materials may involve:
experimenting directly with work in progress
producing test pieces or samples
systematically testing a range of processes.
Extending capabilities of techniques refers to:
exploring the potential of techniques and discovering new ways of using techniques.
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 sculpture, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Criteria for the selection of techniques may relate to:
access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques
consistency with the conceptual vision for the proposed sculpture
ease of application of the techniques
personal affinity with the techniques.
Within this unit the candidate would generally extend, build upon and combine a range of techniques which may include:
assemblage
binding
carving
casting
modelling
slumping
welding.
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.
Tools and equipment may include:
carving tools
chisels
clamps
files
foundry tools and equipment
hammers, mallets
knives
pliers
power tools, e.g. drills, Dremel, saws, angle grinders, bench presses
protective clothing
saws
screw drivers
spatulas
tin snips
tongs
wedges
wood turning equipment.
Materials may include:
clay
found objects and materials
Hebel blocks
industrial materials
latex
leather
metal and alloys
nails, clips, brackets, screws
natural materials
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paints, glues, drawing materials, stains
plaster
rubber
stone
wax
wire, rope, string thread, fibres
wood and wood products.
Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
cost control
process specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Safety requirements would be in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction
light
process specific requirements
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Assessing the capabilities of the techniques, tools and materials may involve:
experimenting directly with work in progress
producing test pieces or samples
systematically testing a range of processes.
Extending capabilities of techniques refers to:
exploring the potential of techniques and discovering new ways of using techniques.
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 sculpture, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Criteria for the selection of techniques may relate to:
access to materials, tools and equipment for the techniques
consistency with the conceptual vision for the proposed sculpture
ease of application of the techniques
personal affinity with the techniques.
Within this unit the candidate would generally extend, build upon and combine a range of techniques which may include:
assemblage
binding
carving
casting
modelling
slumping
welding.
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 sculpture which demonstrates a command of selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in sculptural work.
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 sculptures 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 sculptural work in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate's intentions
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 as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce sculpture.
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 sculpture which demonstrates a command of selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
knowledge of materials and tools and how they are used and extended in sculptural work.
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 sculptures 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 sculptural work in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate's intentions
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 as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to produce sculpture.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6568 | CUVVSP51A | Produce sculpture | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7772 | CUVSCU301A | Produce sculpture | Unit of competency |
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