Modification History
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CUVGRD302A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques in design work. It includes a general knowledge of typography and its application to different design briefs.
Application of the Unit
People working in many industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or they may work in specialist design and printing companies where print jobs vary from brochures and corporate stationery to the artwork for billboards, display banners and textile products.
At this level, work would be undertaken independently but within established parameters. Supervision or guidance is available as required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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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1. Prepare to undertake typographic work |
1.1 With reference to briefing documentation , clarify design requirements for typographic work in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Source reference material on typography pertinent to the brief 1.3 Confirm equipment, materials and work space requirements 1.4 Take account of the requirements for different publication processes when planning work 1.5 Set up work space and equipment with due regard to safety considerations and organisational procedures |
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2. Test and explore a range of typographical techniques |
2.1 Identify possible approaches to typography design and establish criteria for the selection of a final approach 2.2 Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment for the testing of approaches and techniques 2.3 Trial typography techniques that may meet the requirements of the brief 2.4 Evaluate trialling against criteria and select the preferred design approach |
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3. Complete typographic work |
3.1 Develop the typographic work ensuring consistency with the selected approach and the brief 3.2 Review work in progress against project objectives and specifications 3.3 Seek and use feedback on work in progress to make adjustments to typographic work as required |
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4. Ensure quality of typographic output |
4.1 Check that typography meets the requirements of the brief, including grammar and technical production and/or printing requirements 4.2 Finalise operations in line with organisational procedures 4.3 Present completed work within agreed time and quality parameters |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- clarify written and verbal instructions
- complete routine workplace documentation
- initiative and enterprise skills to experiment with typographical elements and techniques that best respond to design specifications
- learning skills to improve own skills in using typography based on feedback and experimentation
- literacy skills to:
- interpret specifications and briefs for typographic work
- apply a knowledge of spelling and grammar to proofreading text
- numeracy skills to calculate layout requirements, font sizes and enlargement factors
- planning and organising skills to:
- plan work tasks in a logical sequence
- organise resources
- problem-solving skills to adjust fit and fonts to ensure best possible results
- self-management skills to prioritise work tasks and complete work within time and quality parameters
- technology skills to use a broad range of typographical features of industry-standard software.
Required knowledge
- evolution and history of type at an overview level
- characteristics of, and uses for, a range of typefaces
- work space requirements for typographic work, including selection and set-up of work space
- physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials, tools and equipment used for typographic work
- typographic output devices and processes
- elements and principles of design and how they may be used in the development of ideas for typographic work
- intellectual property issues and legislation associated with typographic work
- sustainability issues associated with the materials, tools and equipment used in typographic work
- OHS requirements relevant to typographic work.
Evidence Guide
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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). |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
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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Briefing documentation may contain information, such as: |
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Typographic work may be generated by manual or electronic means and can be targeted towards: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Reference material may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Work space requirements may include: |
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Publication processes may include: |
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Criteria may include: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Organisational procedures may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – graphic design
