CUASCU511 — Refine sculptural techniques
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What an assessment for CUASCU511 must cover
42 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Research sculptural ideas and techniques
- 1.1Expand knowledge of historical and contemporary sculpture using credible information sources
- 1.2Investigate how different technical effects are achieved through particular sculptural techniques
- 1.3Evaluate the relationships between sculptural techniques and design ideas
- 1.4Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches and comply with intellectual property requirements
2 Select sculptural techniques for refinement
- 2.1Evaluate creative and professional opportunities offered by different sculptural techniques
- 2.2Identify and assess limitations and constraints of sculptural techniques
- 2.3Select a broad range of sculptural techniques for refinement
3 Determine safety requirements for sculptural work
- 3.1Investigate safety issues associated with sculptural work
- 3.2Set up work space, equipment, tools and materials according to safety requirements
- 3.3Establish and follow safe work practices
- 3.4Monitor key safety issues during production of the work
4 Consolidate sculptural technique to professional level
- 4.1Develop confidence and skill through practice and experimentation of chosen sculptural techniques
- 4.2Identify and resolve technical problems in sculptural projects based on developing expertise
- 4.3Employ creative thinking techniques to encourage new and unpredictable ideas to emerge
- 4.4Evolve ideas and other professional skills through ongoing experimentation with technique
- 4.5Create individual style by developing own ways of working with new and existing sculptural techniques
- 4.6Create a coherent body of sculptural work that shows command of selected sculptural techniques
5 Evaluate own sculptural technique
- 5.1Evaluate development of own technique with others and seek feedback
- 5.2Participate in professional discussions that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
- 5.3Evaluate ways that experimentation with different techniques has informed own artwork
- 5.4Identify ways to further develop technique as part of professional practice and build ideas into future work
Performance evidence
- refine at least two different sculptural techniques and apply techniques to sculptural work. In the course above, the candidate must:
- research an extensive range of sculptural techniques
- refine sculptural technique through a process of thorough experimentation and practice to create a coherent body of sculptural work which:
- shows a command of chosen techniques
- demonstrates the development of own individual style
- complies with legislative responsibilities
- review and evaluate work against design objectives
Knowledge evidence
- key contemporary conceptual frameworks in sculpture
- intellectual property requirements relevant to producing sculptural works
- information sources that support research in sculptural practice
- historical and contemporary influences applicable to refining sculptural techniques
- relationship between sculptural technique and particular effects and design ideas
- sculptural techniques, how they work to achieve effects and their limitations and constraints in achieving effects
- creative thinking techniques and how they can be used to encourage new ideas
- how the elements and principles of design are applied and challenged when creating sculpture
- key safety requirements for sculpture work
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interprets and evaluates complex and unfamiliar information when considering design ideas identifying key information about techniques
- Oral Communication: Uses questioning and active listening techniques to elicit feedback and confirm understanding. Initiates and participates in complex discussions, using language and features appropriate to the audience and context
- Self-management: Takes responsibility for compliance with legislative and sustainability requirements associated with creative work
- Teamwork: Encourages contribution of creative, innovative and technical ideas from other artists. Fosters a collaborative approach to professional skills development through sharing and receiving knowledge, experience and information
- Planning and organising: Develops plans to broaden own artistic knowledge, techniques and professional style, identifying and responding to issues as they arise. Takes responsibility for completing own research and creative works from design inception to realisation, managing own time and productivity to sequence stages. Manages own decisions about refinement of techniques. Resolves problems with technique through practice, experimentation and analysis. Creates opportunities to use a more innovative approach and personal style
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Questions about assessing CUASCU511
What does an assessment tool for CUASCU511 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASCU511 needs to address all 42 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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