Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Techniques may include:
application of decoration to pen and drawn letterform
application of pen skills for a purpose, such as to loosen up movements of the pen to make linear marks of differing intensity and character (e.g. thick sharp, thin curvilinear)
penning a range of letterforms:
Carolingian
Copperplate
Foundational
Gothic
Italic
Roman
Uncial
variation in weight and size of letterform.
Tools and equipment may include:
brushes, including:
air brushes
Asian brushes
disposable calligraphy pens
paint brushes
handmade pen from materials, such as:
bamboo
feather
reed
steel nibs in pen holders
tools adapted for specific purposes.
Materials may include:
fabric:
cotton
linen
silk
gesso and impasto
glass
gold leaf
gouache
inks
papers of differing weights and textures
perspex
vellum
watercolour
wood.
Strategies used to extend capabilities involve:
developing expertise in a broad range of techniques:
lettering fully integrated with decorated elements, e.g. a letter of the alphabet intertwined with illustrated plant
letters formed with illusion of depth
letters formed with linear perspective (vanishing points)
overlay of text in translucent materials
exploring the full potential of the art form
innovation
text over collaged imagery in a range of styles.
Safety and sustainability considerations 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
searching the internet
seeking out information in a range of print and electronic media
visiting exhibitions and museums.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
extent to which the work may be used
form of acknowledgement or credit
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.
Ideas may be influenced by:
artistic aspirations
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Professional potentialmay relate to:
cost of production
existence of an established market
how to promote or sell the work
market trends
professional development.
Criteria may relate to:
client and user expectations
environment in which final product will be used or viewed
legibility
materials
quality of final product
quantity
techniques
timelines
tools.
Process followed to refine ideas may include:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of elements and principles of design
adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Sources of supply may include:
commercial outlets
found objects and materials
manufacturing or factory waste
nature.
Cost and other constraints may relate to:
availability of materials and tools
budgeting
sponsorship
timeframe.
Presentation considerations may include:
availability of space
cost
practical considerations
presentation context
need for external assistance:
bookbinding
framing
printing
timeframe.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation
produce multiple finished calligraphic works or a single major work that demonstrate a command of techniques
apply knowledge of calligraphy techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment and tools used to produce calligraphic work.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
direct observation of calligraphy in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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