Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Printmaking materials may include:
materials for block/plate making:
aluminium
cardboard
copper
lino
perspex
plaster
wood
zinc
materials for block preparation:
carbon paper
carborundum
crayons
etching acids
gum
plate grounds
polishing liquids
rosin
sand paper
steel wool
sugar lift
tusche
materials for printing:
chine collé papers
oil paints
pigments
protective papers
rags
tarlatan
water and oil-based inks
watercolour
substrate materials:
cardboard
fabric
papers (handmade, commercial and found)
perspex
tools for printing:
intaglio needles
presses
relief cutting tools
rollers.
Safety issues may relate to:
dust and airborne particles
equipment used for printmaking
fire
fumes
manual handling requirements
noise
sharp objects
use and labelling of chemicals
use of equipment with moving parts
work posture.
Data may include:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
quantity calculations
results of experimentation.
Printmaking processes may include:
artists books
calligraphy
dry point
editions
installation work
intaglio
lithography
mezzotint
monotype
photocopy transfer
relief (lino block, wood block, perspex)
resist
screen
series
unique states
wood.
Cost and supply parameters may relate to:
budgetary restrictions
capacity to share costs with others
continuity of supply
delivery issues
location of suppliers
potential for use of found objects
terms of payment
use of freely available natural materials
use of recycled materials.
Creative and professional opportunities may relate to:
creative potential:
communication of ideas
personal affinity with particular materials and processes
potential for combining materials and processes
potential for interactions of different materials and processes
themes in work
professional potential:
collaboration
emerging market trends
professional development
saleability.
Limitations and constraints may include:
availability of supplies
financial expenditure
safety aspects of process
storage facilities
studio space
timeframe
transportation.
Different ways of working with materials and processes may involve:
combining materials and processes in new ways
making samples, prototypes and maquettes
varying established approaches to achieve new effects
working collaboratively with a particular material or process.
Own ways of working may include:
approaches that reflect and support individual voice
particular nuances and subtleties unique to the individual artist.
Safe work practices may include:
completing MSDS
correct disposal of waste materials
dust and fume extraction
ergonomic safety
managing risk
reporting accidents and incidents
use of tools and equipment
using clearly designated wet and dry areas
using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Sustainable supply is:
available when needed
environmentally friendly
of appropriate quality
safe
within budgetary requirements.
Appropriate handling and storage may include:
acid-free framing and mounting
awareness of conservation and storage requirements
cleaning and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment used in printmaking
folios, books, boxes, folder and drawer storage for printmaking
safe use and storage of equipment and materials.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply knowledge of printmaking materials and processes and how they may be adapted and extended at a professional level
evolve and refine ways of working with materials and processes through a demonstrated process of experimentation
integrate materials and processes into own work in a way that supports coherence of the creative work
demonstrate technical proficiency in the use of selected materials and processes
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment, materials and tools used to produce prints.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of the use of materials and processes in terms of the coherence of the body of work
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to develop new ways of working with printmaking materials and processes
evaluation of the work documentation
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work.