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Refine painting techniques

Refine painting techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPAI511
State Code
ODD64
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with a broad range of painting techniques to refine and evaluate an individual professional style. It involves researching different painting ideas and techniques and consolidating a selected technique to a professional level.It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different techniques explored, to realise a coherent body of creative work. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring 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. Research painting ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding knowledge of historical and contemporary painting
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different painting techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular painting techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Explore the relationships between painting techniques and ideas
2. Select painting techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate painting techniques relevant to approach
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select a range of painting techniques for refinement
3. Consolidate painting technique to professional level
  • 3.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
  • 3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in painting
  • 3.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques
  • 3.4 Develop ideas through experimentation with technique
  • 3.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques and create individual style
  • 3.6 Create painting work that shows command of selected painting techniques
4. Evaluate own painting technique
  • 4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
  • 4.2 Participate in discussions to explore different concepts and approaches
  • 4.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
  • 4.4 Identify ways to further develop technique and build ideas into future work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH80 CUAPAI501 Refine painting techniques Unit of competency