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.

Specific techniques and considerations include:
accurate perception of shape
approaches to line and edges
approaches to perspective
coordination of hand and eye
depiction of light and shade
representation of space.
Ways to achieve perspective may include:
changing eye level
one and two point perspective
vanishing points.
Use of lines and edges may include:
angles
contours
cross-contouring to show three-dimensional shape
relationships
use of no line.
Ways to recognise and accurately represent space may include:
composition
framing
use of positive and negative space.
Different techniques to observe and depict light and shade may include:
changes in tone across surfaces and planes
perception of tone or value
use of different light sources.
Problems in own drawing technique may relate to:
challenge of selecting best media to achieve desired effects
excessive time required to achieve the outcome or desired effect
technical shortcomings.
Media and tools may include:
black and white media
charcoal
coloured media
conte
gouache
ink
paint
pastel, including oil pastel
pencil
watercolour.
Key objectives may relate to:
presentation of ideas
presentation of finished work
resolution of design challenges
resolution of technical issues in object creation.

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 a body of observational drawings that show well-developed technique through accurate perspective and effective depiction of light, shade and space
select media and tools to suit the needs of a particular drawing project.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
drawing materials and equipment.
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 drawing technique within a body of work produced by the candidate
direct observation of drawing 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.