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Refine illustration techniques

Refine illustration techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAILL502
State Code
AWI76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with a broad range of advanced illustration techniques to refine and evaluate an individual professional style.It applies to highly skilled illustrators 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 illustration ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding own knowledge of historical and contemporary illustrations
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different illustration techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular illustration techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between illustration techniques and ideas
  • 1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements
2. Select illustration techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different illustration techniques for own approach to work
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select a broad range of illustration techniques for refinement
3. Consolidate illustration technique to professional level
  • 3.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
  • 3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in illustrations based on developing expertise
  • 3.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
  • 3.4 Evolve ideas and professional illustrative skill through ongoing experimentation with technique
  • 3.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style
  • 3.6 Create a coherent body of illustration work that shows command of selected illustration techniques
  • 3.7 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely; minimise and safely dispose of waste throughout all processes
4. Evaluate own illustration technique
  • 4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
  • 4.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and 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 as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7679 CUVILL502A Refine illustration techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD15 CUAILL512 Refine illustration techniques Unit of competency
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