Unit of competency details
CUADES305 - Source and apply information on the history and theory of design (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
16/Apr/2021 |
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 100501 | Graphic Arts And Design Studies | 16/Apr/2021 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Release 1
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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source information on design history and theory, and to apply that information in the individual’s design work.
It applies to individuals who work in design and need to develop and maintain a general knowledge of design history and theory.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Design – Design Process
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Collect information on design history and theory
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1.1 Identify and access applicable sources of information on design history and theory
1.2 Organise research material and findings for use in design practice, facilitating easy access and cross-referencing
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2. Apply information to own area of work
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2.1 Evaluate information in the context of current design practice
2.2 Assess which aspects of information on design history and theory could be used or adapted to inform current practice
2.3 Apply understanding of own area of work using applicable information in culturally appropriate way
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3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends
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3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of design trends and developments
3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into design activities
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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S KILL
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading
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- Identifies, interprets and evaluates information on historical and current design trends from different sources
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Writing
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- Notes findings and sources of information for design knowledge, trends and developments
- Documents information for colleagues and peers as requested
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Oral Communication
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- Asks questions and clarifies information, listens to responses and shares ideas with others
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Self-management
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- Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
- Takes responsibility for routine low-impact decisions within familiar situations
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Planning and organising
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- Plans and implements required tasks
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Initiative and enterprise
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- Contributes to new approaches within immediate work environment
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Technology
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- Follows routine procedures for using digital technology to enter, store and retrieve information directly applicable to role
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBDES305 Source and apply information on the history and theory of design.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- identify features of the history and theory of design and how they can be adapted and applied to own work.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- source and organise research findings on history and theory of design applicable to own work
- identify one or more opportunities to expand on maintain currency of theoretical and design knowledge.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- current design trends in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- evolution of design in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- organisational information practices and their application in industry contexts applicable to that of one’s own work
- sources of information on design history and theory applicable to own design work.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- sources of information on applicable industry history and theories of design.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5
