Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication skills to engage with others about the technical and conceptual aspects of sculptural work
critical thinking and analytical skills to:
evaluate and make judgements about relationships between sculptural technique, effects and ideas
make critical evaluations of own sculptural technique
make critical evaluations of research findings
initiative and enterprise skills to identify and act on opportunities for own practice presented by research and experimentation
learning skills to develop and refine own skills to a professional practice standard
literacy skills to analyse complex and varied information about sculptural technique
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical problems in sculptural work
self-management and planning skills to create a coherent body of sculptural work
technical skills to show command of chosen sculptural techniques at a professional level
technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.
Required knowledge
relationship between sculptural technique, and particular effects and ideas – in the work of other artists and in the context of own practice
extended range of information sources that support research in sculptural practice
cultural, sociological, philosophical, aesthetic, political and commercial influences on sculpture, in historical and contemporary contexts
professional development opportunities for artists and designers seeking to develop a practice that includes sculptural work relevant to the medium of work
elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged in the creation of work
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with sculpture as a professional practice
sustainability issues for the professional operation of a creative practice
OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of a professional work space for sculptural work.
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.
Sculpturemay be: | abstract assembled contemporary free-standing kinetic relief representational traditional. |
Sculptural techniquesmay include: | applications of alternative modelling and mould-making materials used to: block and case moulds for casting production make dies for extruders make moulds make larger site-specific works make patterns or templates using a variety of physical support materials for armatures and reinforcement techniques for: assemblage bending carving casting ephemeral installation fabrication joining laminating modelling mould making pressing slumping and draping surface treatment and decoration use of machinery for: cutting forming finishing use of materials, such as: clay found objects glass materials from nature metal plastics recycled materials stone wood use of hand and power tools for forming models, patterns and templates. |
Technical effectsmay include: | combination of two or more materials multiple layering of different surface treatments surface treatments, such as: eroded finishes, including sandblasting, water erosion and acid etching fumed finishes lustres painted and glazed finishes patinas polishing and burnishing wax use of colour. |
Intellectual property requirementsmay relate to: | copyright design licensing regulations form of acknowledgement or credit moral rights protocols for the adaptation of work by others trademarks. |
Opportunitiesmay relate to: | communication of ideas personal affinity with particular techniques potential for combining techniques potential for interactions between technique and media private and public commissions short-run production of series of small sculptures themes in work. |
Limitations and constraintsmay relate to: | availability of materials capacity of technique to deliver required effect finances location and geography own interaction with technique resources time. |
Refinementmay include: | ability to use selected techniques with confidence ongoing demonstration of the development of selected skills and techniques use of selected techniques in a body of professional work. |
Safe work practicesmay include: | completing material safety data sheets (MSDS) correct disposal of waste materials dust and fume extraction ergonomic safety managing risk reporting accidents and incidents safe use of tools and equipment using clearly designated wet and dry areas using personal protective equipment (PPE). |
Technical problemsmay include: | limitations of own technical skill required for: forming techniques surface treatments assembly and installation limited availability of space for: production of work (making, assembling and finishing) clean, dry and secure storage of work in progress displaying finished results other limitations, such as: limited availability of and/or access to specialist tools and equipment equipment and machinery breakdown. |
Coherent body of sculptural work is: | conceptually resolved technically resolved thematically connected documented in terms of its development subject to critical feedback by others. |
Ways in which technique may be further developedmay include: | collaboration further study intensive workshops mentored guidance new projects. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist