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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Produce dry-point prints 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376321  Produce dry-point prints 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Visual Arts 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Visual Arts 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The purpose of this unit standard is for learners to be able to produce dry-point prints. Dry-point methods and techniques provide learners with a basis both for the development of more advanced intaglio printmaking methods (etching, engraving, aqua tint and mezzo tint), as well as a set of methods that they can apply to the production of marketable fine art prints.

Visual artists equipped with this competence will be able to contribute to the development of a professional culture of printmaking within the visual arts, and produce artwork, which is underpinned by a comprehensive understanding, and confident application of the tools, materials and equipment associated with dry-point printmaking methods.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Developing an image/design for dry-point printmaking.
  • Preparing and marking print surface for dry-point printmaking.
  • Developing images using dry-point printing process.
  • Producing editions of dry-point prints. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners are assumed to be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • The Unit Standard:
    > Produce artworks using basic printmaking principles, processes and methods, at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Develop an image/design for dry-point printmaking. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preparatory investigations related to image/design are presented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Artistic intentions associated with image/design are explained with regard to the technical and formal constraints and possibilities presented by the dry-point method as an artistic medium. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant precedents for artwork using dry-point printmaking techniques are identified and discussed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Formal qualities of image/design demonstrates that consideration has been given to the technical constraints and possibilities inherent in dry-point printmaking with regard to level of detail, use of line and shape and mark-making. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare and mark print surface for dry-point printmaking. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Print surfaces may include copper, zinc, plexiglass/perspex. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The printing surface is clean and degreased prior to mark-making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The image/design has been accurately drawn and incised into the printing surface in accordance with artistic intentions and preparatory work. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Deviations from preparatory images/designs are explained with reference to the particular qualities of the medium. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A range of cutting/incising/scratching tools and methods are demonstrated in accordance with artistic intentions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Occupational health and safety considerations have been observed in preparing and incising printing surface. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop images through dry-point printing process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Test prints demonstrate process of refining image through experimentation with different ink consistencies, types of paper, procedures for preparation of paper and settings on printing press. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Required adjustments to image are accurately identified with reference to original design and qualities of medium. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Required adjustments are effected in accordance with artistic intentions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Occupational health and safety considerations are observed with regard to preparation and use of ink, printing block and use of printing equipment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Produce editions of dry-point prints. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Scope of edition should be 10 or more identical printed images. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Final edition demonstrates accurate print registration. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Final edition of prints demonstrates consistency and correctness in ink saturation, choice of paper, and visual qualities of print. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Conventions for signing, numbering and dating prints are correctly applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Occupational health and safety considerations are observed with regard to preparation and use of ink, printing block and use of printing equipment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Prints are appropriately organised, packaged and stored with due regard for archival integrity and portability. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.
  • The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Terminology relating to dry-point printmaking methods.
  • History of intaglio printmaking.
  • Knowledge of correct and safe usage of dry-point materials, tools and equipment.
  • Professional ethics with regard to the production and sale of limited print editions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions regarding the development and realisation of artistic intentions and concepts through the medium of dry-point printmaking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage dry-point printmaking tools, equipment, materials and final edition of prints responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate specifications of materials, tools and equipment for dry-point printmaking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation in the context of explaining how artistic intentions may be realised through the medium of dry-point printmaking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology during the maintenance, storage and preparation of intaglio printmaking materials, tools and equipment, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  78003   Further Education and Training Certificate: Visual Arts  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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