Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a complex graphic design |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to operators taking some responsibility for a design brief. This unit outlines the skills required to render a graphic design based on the design brief and to produce a finished complex artwork. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
ICPPP211C Develop a basic design concept. |
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine brief specifications |
1.1. Communicate with the client to confirm the requirements of the brief as required 1.2. Job details are accurately documented according to enterprise policies and procedures |
2. Render a graphic design |
2.1. The client's requirements are translated into a design concept that accords with the brief 2.2. Different graphic design ideas/concepts are detailed and the potential of each is assessed according to the brief 2.3. A unique graphic design concept is rendered electronically or manually to conform to the brief 2.4. The rendered graphic design is assessed for printing feasibility according to the requirements of the brief 2.5. A visual is produced showing position and fit of design elements to document the design layout |
3. Produce a dummy |
3.1. A range of visual interpretations of the brief are made to present options to the client 3.2. Text and images are graphically presented to conform to the grid layout 3.3. Basic imposition is calculated to suit printing and binding processes 3.4. A dummy is produced for marking-up copy and to obtain client feedback about the suitability of design |
4. Produce complex finished artwork |
4.1. A design concept is structured step by step to conform to the brief and to fit a grid format 4.2. Appropriate type styles are selected to conform to the client brief and the printing substrate 4.3. Line reproduction quality is assessed to effect the standard of print reproduction required by the client brief 4.4. Images are selected to conform to the client brief and the end use 4.5. Colours are selected and combined effectively using overlays to conform to the client brief and the end use |
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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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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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Job details may include: |
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Enterprise policies and procedures may include: |
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Images may include: |
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Complexity of process may include: |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Pre-press |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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