Elements and Performance Criteria
- Research painting materials and processes
- Research the detailed physical properties and capabilities of different painting materials
- Investigate the safety issues associated with different materials and processes prior to use
- Collate and store safety and technical data to meet safety requirements and inform future practice
- Investigate the relationship between materials and painting processes
- Determine cost and supply parameters of materials
- Select painting materials and processes for exploration
- Integrate painting materials and processes into own work
- Explore different ways of working with materials and processes to achieve desired outcomes
- Challenge and stretch the capabilities and uses of different materials and processes through experimentation
- Develop own ways of working with materials and processes
- Engage in informed discussion with others about the characteristics and opportunities of particular painting materials and processes
- Establish and follow safe work practices
- Manage painting resources in professional practice