Unit of competency Outline
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Apply techniques to produce sculpture
Apply techniques to produce sculpture
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP50B
CUVVSP50B
State Code
D1765
D1765
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use techniques, materials and equipment for the production of sculpture. As such the unit covers general knowledge and the application of basic techniques, which would generally be nominated by the supervisor. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under 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 physical 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 Organise and maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe.
- 1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.
2 Use and test sculptural techniques.
- 2.1 Safely use techniques for the production of sculpture.2.2 Use and test nominated techniques to determine the capability of the technique and its application.
3 Produce the sculpture.
- 3.1 Drawconcept for the proposed sculpture based on own ideas or supplied information.3.2 Correctly identify the steps and resources required to produce the proposed sculpture.3.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for the specific sculpture.3.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible.3.5 Use techniques, tools and materials safely to produce the final sculpture.
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
hammers
heat gun
knives
nails
power tools
protective clothing
saws
screwdrivers
screws
spatulas.
Materials may include:
clay
drawing materials
flexible industrial materials
flexible natural materials
found objects
glues
Hebel blocks
latex
metal and alloys
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paint
plaster
rubber
soap stone
stains
string, rope, thread, wire
wax
wood and wood products.
Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
cost control
process-specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction facilities
lighting
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Within this unit the range of techniques used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:
assemblage, e.g. binding, fusing, nailing, gluing
carving
casting
modelling
mould making.
Testing techniques may include:
experimenting directly with work in progress
exploring techniques by making practice pieces
making samples applying nominated techniques.
Drawing may include:
drawings directly onto work in progress
drawings on paper
electronic imaging.
The concept for the proposed sculpture may be influenced by:
elements and principles of design
the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
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
hammers
heat gun
knives
nails
power tools
protective clothing
saws
screwdrivers
screws
spatulas.
Materials may include:
clay
drawing materials
flexible industrial materials
flexible natural materials
found objects
glues
Hebel blocks
latex
metal and alloys
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paint
plaster
rubber
soap stone
stains
string, rope, thread, wire
wax
wood and wood products.
Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
cost control
process-specific procedures
recycling
reporting
safety
use of materials.
Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
dust extraction facilities
lighting
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Within this unit the range of techniques used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:
assemblage, e.g. binding, fusing, nailing, gluing
carving
casting
modelling
mould making.
Testing techniques may include:
experimenting directly with work in progress
exploring techniques by making practice pieces
making samples applying nominated techniques.
Drawing may include:
drawings directly onto work in progress
drawings on paper
electronic imaging.
The concept for the proposed sculpture may be influenced by:
elements and principles of design
the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
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 nominated techniques and which reflects the concept
general knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used 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 a minimum of one piece of sculpture.
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 work in progress
questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions and work
written or verbal 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 nominated techniques and which reflects the concept
general knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used 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 a minimum of one piece of sculpture.
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 work in progress
questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions and work
written or verbal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6567 | CUVVSP50A | Apply techniques to produce sculpture | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7771 | CUVSCU201A | Develop sculptural skills | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C611 | CUV20203 | Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts | Qualification |
| C623 | CUV20103 | Certificate II in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft | Qualification |