Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify design requirements
- Customer requirements relating to the display of the artwork and frame features are determined
- Work area is cleaned and prepared to handle artwork in accordance with workplace standards
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Workplace quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to throughout the work
- Artwork is handled in accordance with industry recognised handling methods and workplace procedures
- Artwork is assessed for colour qualities to identify primary, secondary, tertiary, harmonic and contrasting colours by colour wheel, and the aesthetic/mood evoking nature
- Artwork is assessed against the elements and principles of design and their impact on preservation/restoration and framing selection determined
- Design concept is developed and confirmed with the customer
- Develop frame design
- Historic, sentimental or monetary value of artwork ascertained through examination, research and/or consultation with customer
- Artwork is assessed to identify any impact preservation or restoration will have on frame design
- Compatibility of framing materials with the artwork is determined from manufacturer and industry information
- Principles of colour design are applied to select mat and framing materials to complement artwork
- A provisional design package is developed for presentation and discussion with customer
- Design package is revised to reflect customer requirements
- Construct ornamental frame
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work in terms of quality, serviceability and safety
- Machinery is used in accordance with workplace procedures throughout the work, including use of personal protective equipment
- Material is cut to size and laid out in the required design
- Specialised/ornamental components are moulded/turned/carved/manufactured in accordance with workplace procedures
- Frame components are finished in compliance with the design specifications and assessed for fit and aesthetic appearance
- Frame is joined to comply with design in accordance with workplace procedures
- Finish to the frame and its fittings is applied to comply with design in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work is checked against required quality standards with any non-conformity being rectified
- Customer endorsement of finished frame is sought and any modifications identified and implemented
- Complete work