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Research and experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy
Research and experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP02B
CUVVSP02B
State Code
D1737
D1737
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with various techniques and media for the realisation of calligraphic work. It outlines the way calligraphic works are produced through the use of experimentation and ongoing refinement. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out independently, although guidance would be available if required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Inform work through experimentation with calligraphic techniques and media.
- 1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to calligraphic work based on capabilities of techniques already used.1.2 Select, adapt or introduce new materials and tools for the achievement of different effects.1.3 Extend the capabilities of calligraphic techniques through experimentation to inform practice.
- 1.4 Take account of particular safety or environmental issues associated with the use of different techniques and media.1.5 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements.
2 Develop and refine a conceptual vision for calligraphic work.
- 2.1 Develop a conceptual vision for work based on knowledge and understanding of different calligraphic techniques.2.2 Consider the criteria for selecting techniques, material and tools based on results of experimentation.2.3 Establish criteria which are most likely to facilitate the achievement of the conceptual vision.2.4 Select approach to work which meets established criteria.2.5 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experimentation and analysis of calligraphic techniques.
3 Determine and organise resource requirements for new work.
- 3.1 Assess specific resource requirements which arise from the use of techniques and experimental approaches.3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for calligraphic resources.3.3 Evaluate cost or other constraints which may impact on the development of work.3.4 Set up or coordinate resource requirements in accordance with safety or other workplace requirements.
4 Realise calligraphic work.
- 4.1 Realise the calligraphic work using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation to meet the conceptual vision.4.2 Evaluate and respond to the potential for changes in the use of techniques, materials and tools.4.3 Refine the conceptual vision based on ongoing experiences with the production of work.4.4 Use safe working practices throughout the production of calligraphic work.4.5 Consider issues of presentation and take action accordingly.
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.
Extending capabilities through
experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:
lettering fully integrated with decorated elements, e.g. a letter of the alphabet intertwined with illustrated plant
letters formed with illusion of depth
letters formed with linear perspective (vanishing points)
overlay of text in translucent materials
text over collaged imagery in a range of styles.
Materials may include:
fabric, e.g. cotton, linen or silk
gesso, impasto
gold leaf
gouache
inks
papers of differing weights and textures
perspex, glass
vellum
watercolour
wood.
Tools may include:
air brushes
Asian brushes
disposable calligraphy pens
self made pen from bamboo, feather (as quill)
steel nibs in pen holders
tools adapted for specific purposes.
Techniques for calligraphy may also include extending, building upon and combining the following techniques:
application of decoration to pen and drawn letterform
application of pen skills for a purpose, e.g. loosen up movements of the pen to make linear marks of differing intensity and character thick sharp, thin curvilinear
penning a range of letterforms, e.g. Roman, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, Italic, Foundational, Copperplate
variation in weight and size of letterform.
Particular safety or environmental issues may include:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums.
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Refining the conceptual vision may include:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects or materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
sponsorship
timeframe.
Workplace requirements may include:
drying space
lighting
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Issues of presentation may include:
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.
Taking action may involve:
deciding on presentation method
seeking external assistance (framing, bookbinding, printing)
selecting and preparing work for presentation.
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.
Extending capabilities through
experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include:
lettering fully integrated with decorated elements, e.g. a letter of the alphabet intertwined with illustrated plant
letters formed with illusion of depth
letters formed with linear perspective (vanishing points)
overlay of text in translucent materials
text over collaged imagery in a range of styles.
Materials may include:
fabric, e.g. cotton, linen or silk
gesso, impasto
gold leaf
gouache
inks
papers of differing weights and textures
perspex, glass
vellum
watercolour
wood.
Tools may include:
air brushes
Asian brushes
disposable calligraphy pens
self made pen from bamboo, feather (as quill)
steel nibs in pen holders
tools adapted for specific purposes.
Techniques for calligraphy may also include extending, building upon and combining the following techniques:
application of decoration to pen and drawn letterform
application of pen skills for a purpose, e.g. loosen up movements of the pen to make linear marks of differing intensity and character thick sharp, thin curvilinear
penning a range of letterforms, e.g. Roman, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, Italic, Foundational, Copperplate
variation in weight and size of letterform.
Particular safety or environmental issues may include:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.
Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums.
Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the ceramic work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
Refining the conceptual vision may include:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects or materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
sponsorship
timeframe.
Workplace requirements may include:
drying space
lighting
ventilation
wet and dry areas.
Issues of presentation may include:
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.
Taking action may involve:
deciding on presentation method
seeking external assistance (framing, bookbinding, printing)
selecting and preparing work for presentation.
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of calligraphic work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.
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 multiple examples of calligraphic work or a single major work.
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 calligraphic work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
evaluation of completed work
questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence.
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 and resources needed to apply calligraphy techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.
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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of calligraphic work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.
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 multiple examples of calligraphic work or a single major work.
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 calligraphic work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
evaluation of completed work
questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written reports
review of portfolios of evidence.
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 and resources needed to apply calligraphy techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6538 | CUVVSP02A | Research and experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7626 | CUVCAL401A | Experiment with techniques to produce calligraphy | Unit of competency |
