CUAACD412 — Experiment with moulding and casting techniques

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What an assessment for CUAACD412 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Develop ideas and designs for moulds and casts

1.1Research, adapt and use applicable ideas and approaches from own knowledge of different casting and moulding techniques and other practitioners to inform ideas and designs
1.2Explore ideas and techniques at the same time to strengthen potential outcomes
1.3Consider market potential, required techniques and access to materials, tools and equipment when developing ideas for work
1.4Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others

2 Extend moulding and casting skills

2.1Evaluate potential for new approaches to moulding and casting based on capabilities of techniques already used
2.2Adapt or introduce new materials, tools and equipment to achieve different outcomes
2.3Extend capabilities of moulding and casting through experimentation

3 Make moulds and casts

3.1Set up or coordinate resources according to safety or other workplace requirements
3.2Create moulds and casts using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation
3.3Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experiences with the production of work

4 Evaluate own work

4.1Review own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution
4.2Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development
4.3Discuss completed work with required personnel and respond positively to feedback

Performance evidence

Produce at least one finished moulded item and one cast item using techniques selected from experimentation.
develop ideas and techniques using research and experimentation and considering intellectual property requirements
adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of different moulding materials and techniques
apply techniques using safe and sustainable work practices throughout the moulding, casting and production process
evaluate own work through self-reflection and collaboration with others.

Knowledge evidence

physical properties and capabilities of different materials and tools used in moulding and casting
characteristics of different materials under different treatments and their potential to achieve different effects
research methodologies used by artists who experiment with moulding and casting techniques
suppliers of moulding and casting resources needed in a professional practice
intellectual property requirements and other applicable legislation if using or adapting ideas from other practitioners
work health and safety and sustainability requirements for the set-up and operation of moulding and casting work space.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets information from different sources and determines applicable moulding techniques
Oral communication: Elicits opinions and feedback form others using detailed and clear language
Numeracy: Determines resource requirements using simple mathematical formulae
Self-management: Takes responsibility for compliance with legal, safety and sustainability practices associated with moulding and casting techniques
Teamwork: Seeks collaborative relationships with others and discusses own ideas, elicits feedback on completed work and identifies skill development opportunities
Planning and organising: Plans and organises requirements for casting production
Initiative and enterprise: Achieves different results and extends skills and experience using research, exploration and experimentation

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