Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for application to graphic design. The focus of the unit is on a general knowledge of graphic design techniques and the practical application of those techniques. This is a specialisation unit and refers to a specific design form. This work requires some guidance. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Interpret the graphic design brief . |
1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief . 1.2 Determine the user or client for the graphic design to inform design decisions. 1.3 Clarify specifications , parameters or constraints of the brief in consultation with relevant colleagues. 1.4 Source and evaluate information pertinent to the brief. |
2 Organise resources for graphic design . |
2.1 Correctly identify the resources required for the graphic design, including work space , materials , tools and equipment . 2.2 Prepare and care for resources in accordance with safety requirements and organisational requirements. 2.3 Follow storage and inventory procedures in accordance with organisational procedures. |
3 Test design approaches for graphic design . |
3.1 Produce a preliminary visual representation of the brief. 3.2 Identify possible approaches to the design and establish criteria for the selection of the final approach . 3.3 Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for the testing of approaches and techniques. 3.4 Test and experiment with a range of techniques and materials which might meet the requirements of the brief. 3.5 Evaluate testing processes against selection criteria and select the preferred approach based on the requirements of the brief. 3.6 Refine and accurately document the design approach based on testing processes. |
4 Produce the graphic design . |
4.1 Select and organise materials, tools and techniques for the graphic design in accordance with the design approach. 4.2 Produce the graphic design ensuring consistency with the selected approach and the brief. 4.3 Present the work in accordance with the brief specifications. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
Required Skills and knowledge |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit |
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed to safely produce graphic design work. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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The brief : |
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The graphic design work may be: |
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Specifications would be articulated in the brief and may refer to: |
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Parameters or constraints may refer to: |
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Information pertinent to the brief may be about: |
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Work space needs may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Safety requirements are in accordance with: |
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Preliminary visual representation may involve: |
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Criteria for the selection of the approach may include: |
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The approach may encompass: |
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Testing and experimenting may involve: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Refining the approach may involve: |
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Documenting the approach may involve: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable