Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques for the production of installation work may include the selection of a range of techniques from any medium or art form, or a combination of art forms. These could include:
ceramics
digital, photographic, electronic processes
drawing, painting, print techniques
sculpture, glass techniques
sound, including:
natural
electronic
vocal
instrumental
textile/fibre techniques.

Materials may include:
darkroom chemicals and emulsions, film
found objects
glues
materials for casting
materials for embedding
nails, screws, bolts, hooks
natural and synthetic fibres, range of fabrics, e.g. cotton, linen, silk, synthetic fabrics, tapa cloth, recycled paper fibres, other processed plant fibres
papers, fabrics, board, glass, perspex, plaster, sand, latex
water and oil-based paints, extenders and binders, gesso, tempera, gouache, coloured pencils, pastels, inks, charcoal
wood, clay, metals, rubber, plastics, glass, stone.

Tools and equipment may include:
acid baths, rollers, light box
computer, scanner, VHS and DVD, software, electrical cabling, multiple screens, monitors
engravers, grinding and polishing equipment, pliers, tongs, hammers, range of cutters
enlargers and other wet darkroom equipment, 35mm camera, digital camera
looms, moulds and deckles, vacuum table, press
musical instruments

power tools (drills, saws compressors)
protective clothing
sound recording and synthesising equipment, associated cabling.

Extending capabilities through:
experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation.

Particular safety or environmental issues may include:
Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards
personal protection
recycling
safe disposal of waste.

Research may involve:
approaching individuals with relevant expertise
attending lectures and talks
conducting material and technical experiments and tests
seeking out information in books, journals, newspapers
visiting exhibitions, museums.

Intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright
protocols for the adaptation of work by others.

The conceptual vision may be determined by:
elements and principles of design
the relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context
the subject matter or theme for the installation work, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns.

Refining the conceptual vision may include:
adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the technique
no change.

Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects or materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.

Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
requirements to seek building or development approval
sponsorship
timeframe.

Workplace requirements may include:
electricity
lighting
process specific space needs
ventilation
wet/dry areas.

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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
production of installation work which demonstrates a highly developed command of the selected techniques and which is consistent with the conceptual vision
in depth knowledge of techniques, materials and tools and the ways they may be adapted and extended.

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 multiple examples of installation work or a single major work.

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 installation work in progress, including exploration of and experimentation with techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate's intentions and the work outcome
verbal and written 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 a speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).


Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials and resources needed to learn new installation techniques and to extend them through exploration and experimentation.