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.

Paintingmay be in different genres and styles, including:
genres:
everyday scenes (genre painting)
history
landscape
portraiture
still life
styles:
encaustic
fresco
gouache
ink and wash
oil
panel
tempera
watercolour.
Techniques may include:
chiaroscuro
experimenting with:
application of a particular colour range and linear work to produce expressive paintings
linear marks of different intensity and character
paint application to produce tactile surface
use of a range of brushes to achieve different lines and strokes
use of colour and tone to create illusion of forms in space
use of positive and negative space
fugato
graffito
layering using resist
monoprinting
scumbling
stencilling and masking
trompe l’oeil
variation in paint application.
Tools and equipment may include:
brushes
cameras
computer and software applications
knives
photocopiers
printers
rags
rollers
scrapers
spatulas
sponges
spray painting equipment
sticks.
Materials may include:
binders and extenders
encaustic
film
gesso and impasto
glues
inks
modelling paste
oil-based paints
tempera
water-based paints:
acrylics
gouache
watercolour.
Safety and sustainability considerations 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
searching the internet
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers and catalogues
visiting exhibitions and museums.
Ideas may be influenced by:
artistic aspirations
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.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
copyright
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
moral rights
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.
Professional potentialmay relate to:
cost of production
existence of an established market
how to promote or sell the work
market trends
professional development.
Other criteria may relate to:
client and user expectations
duration
environment in which paintings will be viewed
materials
quality of final product
techniques
timelines
tools.
Process followed to refine ideas may include:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design
adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
sponsorship
timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:
availability of space
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
timeframe.

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:
develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation
produce multiple finished paintings or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques
apply knowledge of painting techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment, materials and tools used to produce paintings.
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 painting in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
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:
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