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Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
Research and apply techniques for illustrative work
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVDSP11B
CUVDSP11B
State Code
D1702
D1702
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/08/2009
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
03/08/2009
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to any type of illustrative work. Within this unit, illustrative work would generally be quite simple in nature. The focus of the unit is on a general, introductory knowledge of illustrative work and its practical application. This is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific design form. This work requires some guidance.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret the brief for the illustrative work.
- 1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief.1.2 Determine the user or client for the illustrative work to inform design decisions.1.3 Clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief in consultation with relevant colleagues.1.4 Source and evaluate information pertinent to the brief.
2 Organise resources for illustrative work.
- 2.1 Correctly identify the resources required for the development of illustrative work, including work space, materials, tools and equipment.2.2 Prepare and care for resources in accordance with safety requirements and organisational requirements.
- 2.3 Follow storage and inventory procedures in accordance with organisational procedures.
3 Test design approaches for illustrative work.
- 3.1 Produce a preliminary visual representation of the brief.3.2 Identify possible approaches to the work and establish criteria for the selection of the final approach.3.3 Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for the testing of approaches and techniques.3.4 Test and experiment with a range of techniques and materials which might meet the requirements of the brief.3.5 Evaluate testing processes against selection criteria and select the preferred approach based on the requirements of the brief.3.6 Refine and accurately document approach to the illustrative work based on testing processes.
4 Produce the illustrative work.
- 4.1 Select and organise materials, tools and techniques for the production of the illustrative work in accordance with the preferred approach.4.2 Develop the illustrative work ensuring consistency with the selected approach and the brief.4.3 Present the illustrative work in accordance with the brief specifications.
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.
The brief:
describes and specifies the work to be completed
is usually prepared by commissioning body or organisation, e.g. supervisor, client, community organisation
may be written, diagrammatic, visual, verbal.
Illustrative work may be for:
advertisement
architectural illustration
book cover
caricature, cartoon
illustration for urban planning
poster
story board for animation
story book, children's book
technical, anatomical, botanical illustration.
Specifications would be articulated in the brief and may refer to:
audience
medium
purpose
style.
Parameters or constraints may refer to:
cost
finished art requirement
legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations
material characteristics
quantity
technology
time frame.
Information pertinent to the brief may be about:
client's organisational background
health and safety considerations
legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations
product characteristics and statistics
style considerations
subject matter.
Work space needs may include:
drafting table
electronic equipment
lighting and power requirements
process-specific needs.
Materials may include:
found surfaces
glues
inks
marker pens
pastels, crayons
pencils, graphite, charcoal
range of papers of different weights and textures
vellum
water based and oil based paints and mediums
wood, board, canvas, fabrics.
Tools and equipment may include:
a range of brushes
air brush
computer and software applications for illustration
digital camera
photocopier (black and white and colour)
printer
scanner
self made pen from bamboo, feather (quill)
spatulas, scrapers, sponges, sticks
spray cans
steel nibs in pen holders.
Safety requirements are in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulation and standards.
Preliminary visual representation may involve:
computer-aided exploration
sketching.
Criteria for the selection of the approach may include:
access to materials, tools and equipment required for the production of the illustrative work
access to specialist support services
consistency with the brief for the illustrative work
ease of application
personal affinity with medium and materials.
Techniques may include:
cartooning
collage
digital imaging
drawing for animation
lettering, calligraphy
line drawing
mixed media
stencilling
tonal drawing
water colouring, gouache or oil painting.
Testingand experimenting may involve:
exploring techniques by making practice pieces, test pieces, mock-ups, roughs or samples
testing materials and their application.
The approach may encompass:
aesthetic considerations
choice of medium and materials
solutions in terms of illustration
the parameters of the brief.
Refining the approach may involve:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to content
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Documenting the approach may involve:
final sketches
material samples
photographs
written rational or description.
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.
The brief:
describes and specifies the work to be completed
is usually prepared by commissioning body or organisation, e.g. supervisor, client, community organisation
may be written, diagrammatic, visual, verbal.
Illustrative work may be for:
advertisement
architectural illustration
book cover
caricature, cartoon
illustration for urban planning
poster
story board for animation
story book, children's book
technical, anatomical, botanical illustration.
Specifications would be articulated in the brief and may refer to:
audience
medium
purpose
style.
Parameters or constraints may refer to:
cost
finished art requirement
legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations
material characteristics
quantity
technology
time frame.
Information pertinent to the brief may be about:
client's organisational background
health and safety considerations
legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations
product characteristics and statistics
style considerations
subject matter.
Work space needs may include:
drafting table
electronic equipment
lighting and power requirements
process-specific needs.
Materials may include:
found surfaces
glues
inks
marker pens
pastels, crayons
pencils, graphite, charcoal
range of papers of different weights and textures
vellum
water based and oil based paints and mediums
wood, board, canvas, fabrics.
Tools and equipment may include:
a range of brushes
air brush
computer and software applications for illustration
digital camera
photocopier (black and white and colour)
printer
scanner
self made pen from bamboo, feather (quill)
spatulas, scrapers, sponges, sticks
spray cans
steel nibs in pen holders.
Safety requirements are in accordance with:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulation and standards.
Preliminary visual representation may involve:
computer-aided exploration
sketching.
Criteria for the selection of the approach may include:
access to materials, tools and equipment required for the production of the illustrative work
access to specialist support services
consistency with the brief for the illustrative work
ease of application
personal affinity with medium and materials.
Techniques may include:
cartooning
collage
digital imaging
drawing for animation
lettering, calligraphy
line drawing
mixed media
stencilling
tonal drawing
water colouring, gouache or oil painting.
Testingand experimenting may involve:
exploring techniques by making practice pieces, test pieces, mock-ups, roughs or samples
testing materials and their application.
The approach may encompass:
aesthetic considerations
choice of medium and materials
solutions in terms of illustration
the parameters of the brief.
Refining the approach may involve:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to content
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.
Documenting the approach may involve:
final sketches
material samples
photographs
written rational or description.
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 illustrative work which demonstrates the application of selected techniques and which is consistent with the requirements of the brief.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of illustrative work to meet the requirements of a brief.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of illustrative work produced by the candidate
questioning and discussion
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 safely produce illustrative work.
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 illustrative work which demonstrates the application of selected techniques and which is consistent with the requirements of the brief.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of illustrative work to meet the requirements of a brief.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of illustrative work produced by the candidate
questioning and discussion
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 safely produce illustrative work.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6498 | CUVDSP11A | Research and apply techniques for illustrative work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7677 | CUVILL401A | Research and apply techniques for illustrative work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C618 | CUV40303 | Certificate IV in Design | Qualification |
| D196 | CUF40207 | Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media | Qualification |
| 7540 | 52044 | Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, Decoration stream | Accredited course |
| 7539 | 52043 | Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration, Design stream | Accredited course |