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Apply techniques to produce paintings

Apply techniques to produce paintings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVVSP34B
State Code
D1757
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/05/2011
Field of Education
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
23/05/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use techniques, materials and equipment for the production of paintings. As such the unit covers general knowledge and the application of basic techniques, which would generally be nominated by the supervisor. It is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific art form. This work would usually be carried out under supervision.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and maintain physical resources for painting.
  • 1.1 Correctly identify and select tools, equipment and materials required for the production of paintings.1.2 Prepare, clean and maintain tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements. 1.3 Organise and maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe.
  • 1.4 Store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements.
2 Use and test painting techniques.
  • 2.1 Safely use techniques for the production of paintings.2.2 Use and test nominated techniques to determine the capability of the technique and its application.
3 Produce the paintings.
  • 3.1 Drawconcept for the proposed paintings based on own ideas or supplied information.3.2 Correctly identify the steps and resources required to produce the proposed paintings.3.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials for the specific paintings.3.4 Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible.3.5 Use techniques, tools and materials safely to produce the final paintings.
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.
Tools and equipment may include:
brushes
knives
rags
rollers
scrapers (found or made)
spatulas
sponges
sticks.

Materials may include:
acrylic paints
bark
canvas
cardboard
fabric
glues
impasto medium
natural ochres
paper
perspex
tempera
watercolour
wood.

Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
process-specific procedures
recycling
safety
use of materials.

Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:
bench space
easels
lighting
ventilation
wet and dry areas.

Within this unit the range of techniques used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:
application of a particular colour range and linear work to produce expressive paintings
linear marks of different intensity
paint application to produce tactile surface
tonal range to produce illusion of 3D
use of a range of brushes to achieve different lines and strokes
variation in paint application.

Testing techniques may include:
exploring techniques by making practice pieces
making samples applying nominated techniques
testing techniques directly with work in progress.

Drawing may include:
drawings on paper
drawings or markings directly onto work in progress
electronic imaging.

The concept for the proposed painting may be influenced by:
elements and principles of design
the subject matter or theme for the work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.
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 in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of paintings which demonstrates a command of nominated techniques and which reflects the concept
general knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in painting.

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 a minimum of one painting.

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 work in progress
questioning and discussion of candidate's intentions and work
written or verbal reports
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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, resources and equipment needed to produce paintings.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6559 CUVVSP34A Apply techniques to produce paintings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S7700 CUVPAI201A Develop painting skills Unit of competency