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Refine painting techniques

Refine painting techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPAI501
State Code
AWH80
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and experiment with a broad range of painting 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 painting ideas and techniques
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding knowledge of historical and contemporary painting
  • 1.2 Research ways that other artists have used different painting techniques
  • 1.3 Investigate how particular painting techniques work to achieve different technical effects
  • 1.4 Evaluate the relationships between painting techniques and ideas
  • 1.5 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements
2. Select painting techniques for refinement
  • 2.1 Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different painting techniques for own approach to work
  • 2.2 Identify and assess limitations and constraints of particular techniques
  • 2.3 Select a broad range of painting techniques for refinement
3. Consolidate painting technique to professional level
  • 3.1 Develop increasing confidence and skill through practice and experimentation
  • 3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems in painting 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 painting work that shows command of selected painting techniques
  • 3.7 Handle equipment, tools and materials safely; minimise and safely dispose of waste throughout all processes
4. Evaluate own painting 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
S7703 CUVPAI501A Refine painting techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD64 CUAPAI511 Refine painting techniques Unit of competency