Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an industry focus for graphic design practice and to adapt that practice to meet both current and emerging industry opportunities.
It applies to individuals who are developing a graphic design practice to meet different industry needs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – graphic design
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. Develop an industry focus for design practice |
1.1 Establish the range of current and potential professional opportunities for graphic design practice 1.2 Determine key professional relationships for graphic designers 1.3 Evaluate ways that graphic designers do business and the business practices they use 1.4 Engage with industry networks and sources as part of a developing professional practice |
2. Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice |
2.1 Evaluate key legal considerations for graphic design practice 2.2 Build safe work practices into all graphic design work according to relevant legislation and standards 2.3 Perform work in ways that take account of intellectual property issues in graphic design practice |
3. Research and evaluate graphic design trends |
3.1 Source information on local and global graphic design trends using formal and informal research strategies 3.2 Assess the ways in which industry practice may change in response to different trends 3.3 Evaluate convergence and connections that are developing between graphic design and other professions and industries |
4. Develop skills to meet trends |
4.1 Analyse the impact of current and emerging trends on the skills needed by graphic designers 4.2 Analyse the impact of trends on fundamental skills and professional expertise 4.3 Take action to address the need for own skills development |
5. Develop own response to changing trends and technologies |
5.1 Assess the implications and consequences of graphic design trends on own work 5.2 Use critical analysis to identify creative or commercial opportunities presented by emerging trends 5.3 Use networking and professional development opportunities to identify and respond to industry trends 5.4 Refine approaches to work in response to current and emerging trends |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
4.3 |
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Reading |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.4, 3.1, 5.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.4, 2.1-2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.4, 3.1, 5.3 |
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Get the job done |
1.1-1.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1-5.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAGRD506 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
CUVGRD506A Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5