Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Collect information on design history and theory |
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 |
2. Apply information to own area of work |
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 |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of design trends |
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
S KILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Self-management |
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Planning and organising |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Technology |
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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