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Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVCOR07B
State Code
D1683
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to visually represent objects or ideas. At this level, drawing techniques would be basic. This is a core unit which complements all specialisation units. It is different from the drawing specialisation units which focus on drawing as an art form. This work would usually be carried out under supervision.This is a core unit which underpins many other specialisation units.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for drawing.
  • 1.1 Correctly identify tools and materials required for basic drawing techniques.1.2 Select appropriate tools and materials for basic drawing techniques.
2 Use basic drawing techniques.
  • 2.1 Apply a limited range of techniques to represent the object or idea.2.2 Handle tools and materials safely.
The
ceramic piece
design solution
developing concept
fibre/textile work
movement sequence/s
mural
piece of jewellery or other wearable object
prop/set/costume
room layout
sculpture
stage setup
story or narrative
technical solution.

application of pigment
linear marks of differing character
linear marks to produce illusion of form in space
simple linear perspective
tonal ranges to produce illusion of form in space.

a range of graphite pencils
a range of papers
board
charcoal
colour pencils
drafting equipment
measuring tools
natural ochres
pastels and chalks
pigments
rags
sticks
wood/bark.

in accordance with relevant occupational health and safety practices and legislation.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

production of more than one drawing which represents the object or idea and which shows command of the basic technique/s used.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills through the production of drawings.

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 the candidate's intentions and work
verbal or 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 e.g. speakers of languages other then English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to apply basic drawing techniques.
This unit has linkages to all the specialisation units in the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package and to units from other Training Packages.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6472 CUVCOR07A Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S7597 CUVACD101A Use basic drawing techniques Unit of competency