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Refine glassworking techniques

Refine glassworking techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGLA501
State Code
AWJ03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100305 - Crafts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with a broad range of glassworking techniques to refine and evaluate an individual professional style.It applies to highly skilled visual artists who integrate the use of those different techniques explored, to realise a coherent body of creative work which could include functional items or art pieces. They work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research glassworking ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding knowledge of historical and contemporary glasswork
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different glassworking techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular glassworking techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between glassworking techniques and ideas
  • 1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements
2. Select glassworking techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different glassworking techniques for own approach to work
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select a broad range of glassworking techniques for refinement
3. Determine safety requirements for glassworking
  • 3.1 Investigate safety issues associated with glasswork
  • 3.2 Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
  • 3.3 Establish and follow safe work practices
  • 3.4 Monitor key safety issues during production of the work
4. Consolidate glassworking technique to professional level
  • 4.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
  • 4.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in glassworking projects based on developing expertise
  • 4.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
  • 4.4 Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique
  • 4.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style
  • 4.6 Create a coherent body of glasswork that shows command of selected glassworking techniques
5. Evaluate own glassworking technique
  • 5.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
  • 5.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
  • 5.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
  • 5.4 Identify ways to further develop technique as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7658 CUVGLA501A Refine glassworking techniques Unit of competency