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Produce sculpture

Produce sculpture

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVSCU301A
State Code
S7772
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2012
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
12/01/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce sculpture through the exploration and application of a range of techniques, tools, equipment and materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan sculptural work through exploration
  • 1.1 Explore ideas and techniques for sculptural work in consultation with key people as required
  • 1.2 Review historical and contemporary sculpture practice as a potential source of ideas
  • 1.3 Clarify ideas for sculpture based on exploration and discussion
  • 1.4 Assess the capabilities of sculptural techniques through practice and adaptation
  • 1.5 Select techniques that best support the ideas for the work
2. Prepare, maintain and store sculptural resources
  • 2.1 Select and organise sculptural tools, equipment and materials suited to the chosen work
  • 2.2 Prepare and maintain resources based on the needs of the work
  • 2.3 Take responsibility for the safe and sustainable use of resources
  • 2.4 Store resources according to the needs of different items
3. Create finished sculptures
  • 3.1 Safely use and adapt sculptural techniques to create desired effects
  • 3.2 Review work in progress and make adjustments as required to produce final work
  • 3.3 Add value to the current work process and future work by documenting the work progress
  • 3.4 Liaise with others to obtain feedback on work in terms of its technical proficiency and success in communicating ideas
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.

Ideas may be influenced by:
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Techniques may include:
assemblage
binding
carving
digital techniques
casting
modelling
mould making
slumping
welding.
Sculptural workmay be:
abstract
assembled
contemporary
free-standing
kinetic
relief
representational
traditional.
Key peoplemay include:
mentors
other artists
peers
supervisors
teachers.
Strategies used to assess the capabilities of techniques may involve:
experimenting directly with work in progress
producing test pieces or samples
systematically testing a range of processes.
Tools and equipment may include:
carving tools
chisels
clamps and pliers
files
foundry tools and equipment
hammers
knives
mallets
power tools
protective clothing
saws
screw drivers
spatulas
tin snips
tongs
wedges
wood turning equipment.
Materials may include:
brackets
clay
clips
drawing materials
fibres
found objects and materials
glues
blocks
industrial materials
latex
leather
metal and alloys
nails
natural materials
oxidising agents and other patina agents
paints
plaster
rope
rubber
screws
stains
stone
string
thread
wax
wire
wood and wood products.
Needs of the work may relate to:
availability of different resources
budget
creative goals
preparation time
process-specific requirements
recycling
safety
sustainability.
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:
produce multiple pieces of sculpture or a single major work that show some technical proficiency in chosen techniques
work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work
adapt the capabilities of sculptural techniques and resources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
tools, equipment and materials used in sculptural work.
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 technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
direct observation of sculptural work in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate’s intentions and 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:
CUVPRP301A Produce creative work.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1766 CUVVSP51B Produce sculpture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG92 CUASCU301 Produce sculpture Unit of competency