Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to use design tools such as story boards and inspiration boards to communicate and sell design concepts to other fashion industry professionals. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The unit applies to the identification of the elements and principles of design, and how they impact on the process of producing fashion items. It includes impact of colour on the design process in a production environment. This unit applies to work in a production environment where design decisions impact on the work and where design concepts must be communicated to other fashion industry professionals with a view to gaining agreement for further development. Work is supervised and may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:
This unit requires communication skills in order to interpret and document information relating to design and to express ideas to others. Planning and organising and problem solving skills, with initiative and enterprise are applied in the preparation of design tools to support communication and selling activity. Self management and learning skills are used to gather and apply feedback about design concepts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisites |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Interpret design brief |
1.1 Key requirements for design concept are identified according to OHS practices . 1.2 Impact of target market on design process is identified. |
2 Develop inspiration board |
2.1 Sources of design ideas are identified. 2.2 Principles of design are applied to inspirational development. 2.3 Inspirational items are collected and collated for presentation. 2.4 Inspiration board is developed to communicate sources of inspiration. 2.5 Inspiration board is reviewed against design brief. |
3 Develop story board to meet design brief |
3.1 Key elements of storyboard are identified. 3.2 Garment concepts are developed based on design brief and inspiration board. 3.3 Suitable fabrics and colour palette are selected. 3.4 Storyboard is produced to reflect design brief. |
4 Present design tools |
4.1 Design tools are used to communicate concepts based on design brief. 4.2 Feedback is sought on design concepts and modifications made as required. |
5 Sell design concepts |
5.1 Interests of fashion industry professionals are identified and made central to promotion of ideas and concepts. 5.2 Benefits and features of design concepts are explained and promoted. 5.3 Design concepts are linked to design brief. 5.4 Presentation skills are used to sell design concepts. 5.5 Feedback and questions are invited and responded to appropriately. 5.6 Commitment to design concept or further development is sought and confirmed as appropriate. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of:
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Demonstrates skills to:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects of evidence |
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
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Consistency in performance |
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
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Resource implications |
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. |
Context for assessment |
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. |
Interdependent assessment |
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units. |
Range Statement
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Legislative/regulatory requirements |
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements. |
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OHS practices |
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:
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Key requirements may include: |
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Principles of design may include: |
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Key elements may include: |
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Interests may include: |
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Fashion industry professionals may include: |
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Presentation skills may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Fashion Design and Technology |