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Refine printmaking techniques

Refine printmaking techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRI501
State Code
AWH10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
100301 - Fine Arts
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with a broad range of printmaking 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. 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 printmaking ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding knowledge of historical and contemporary printmaking
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different printmaking techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular printmaking techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between printmaking techniques and ideas
  • 1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements
2. Select printmaking techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different printmaking techniques for own approach to work
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select a broad range of printmaking techniques for refinement
3. Consolidate printmaking technique to professional level
  • 3.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
  • 3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in printmaking based on developing expertise
  • 3.3 Challenge and test ideas and use creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
  • 3.4 Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique
  • 3.5 Develop own ways of working with techniques to create individual style
  • 3.6 Create a coherent body of prints that shows command of selected printmaking techniques
  • 3.7 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely; minimise and safely dispose of waste throughout all processes
4. Evaluate own printmaking technique
  • 4.1 Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
  • 4.2 Seek and participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
  • 4.3 Evaluate particular ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
  • 4.4 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
S7735 CUVPRI501A Refine printmaking techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE86 CUAPRI511 Refine printmaking techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM2 CUA50915 Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging Qualification
AZL6 CUA60715 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts Qualification
AZL3 CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts Qualification