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CUAGRD602
Originate graphic designs for complex briefs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to independently conceive, plan and realise professional graphic design work to meet the demands of complex communication challenges and graphic design briefs.

It applies to individuals who work as designers in many different contexts including studios, commercial printing, advertising, publishing, television or marketing. They possess highly developed planning and analytical thinking and technical and creative capabilities.

No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Negotiate graphic design briefs

1.1 Evaluate the overall objectives and creative, technical, legal, budgetary and timeframe considerations of complex graphic design projects

1.2 Develop and share ideas about projects with relevant people

1.3 Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and input from others

1.4 Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design briefs

2. Develop and refine graphic design concepts

2.1 Develop design concepts based on a thorough understanding of the communication need and the range of options available to the professional designer

2.2 Identify the potential for customised or specific research to meet different design briefs

2.3 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from research with consideration of intellectual property requirements

2.4 Reflect on own practice and experience to inspire idea development

2.5 Consider the potential of new and emerging technologiestoinform designs

2.6 Develop concepts that incorporate both creative and technical requirements

2.7 Integrate individual research, personal ideas and professional realities to refine and confirm concepts

2.8 Create concept presentations that suit the nature of the work

3. Plan and monitor graphic design projects

3.1 Develop viable project management plansfor graphic design work

3.2 Engage specialist expertise where appropriate

3.3 Administer and monitor work against the project plan

3.4 Communicate and collaborate with relevant people at key stages

3.5 Create project documentation at key stages during the project

3.6 Link the different challenges of the project to complete work on time

4. Realise graphic design solutions

4.1 Integrate design techniques and tools confidently and skillfully to produce designs

4.2 Use critical and creative thinkingto challenge, adapt and refine graphic design solutions

4.3 Engage in creative collaboration and refinement throughout the design process

5. Evaluate design outcomes

5.1 Evaluate the success of completed designs to meet objectives

5.2 Assess the work against other creative, technical and business considerations

5.3 Analyse and evaluate feedback from client and peers

5.4 Identify potential approaches for future work and further skill development opportunities

Evidence of the ability to:

conceive, plan and realise graphic design solutions that meet the requirements of a range of complex briefs

apply creative and technical skills to concept development and refinement processes

manage all aspects of project planning, documentation, monitoring and communication

review success of final graphic design to meet communication objectives and project management requirements

collaborate effectively with relevant people throughout the project.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise roles and responsibilities of key people involved in the graphic design process and the typical communication protocols between those people

identify types of research that may be relevant to different projects or design challenges

describe ways in which designers use research and existing personal ideas to develop design solutions

discuss features of current and emerging technologies used in graphic design practice and the options they present for effective graphic design solutions

explain the effect of professional realities and constraints on the graphic design process

summarise graphic design project management methods and protocols, including documentation required to support projects

explain presentation options for communicating design concepts

explain how critical and creative thinking techniques can contribute to the design process

discuss intellectual property issues and legislation that impact on professional graphic design practice.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

current graphic design technologies

opportunities to collaborate with others as part of the design process.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Negotiate graphic design briefs

1.1 Evaluate the overall objectives and creative, technical, legal, budgetary and timeframe considerations of complex graphic design projects

1.2 Develop and share ideas about projects with relevant people

1.3 Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and input from others

1.4 Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design briefs

2. Develop and refine graphic design concepts

2.1 Develop design concepts based on a thorough understanding of the communication need and the range of options available to the professional designer

2.2 Identify the potential for customised or specific research to meet different design briefs

2.3 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from research with consideration of intellectual property requirements

2.4 Reflect on own practice and experience to inspire idea development

2.5 Consider the potential of new and emerging technologiestoinform designs

2.6 Develop concepts that incorporate both creative and technical requirements

2.7 Integrate individual research, personal ideas and professional realities to refine and confirm concepts

2.8 Create concept presentations that suit the nature of the work

3. Plan and monitor graphic design projects

3.1 Develop viable project management plansfor graphic design work

3.2 Engage specialist expertise where appropriate

3.3 Administer and monitor work against the project plan

3.4 Communicate and collaborate with relevant people at key stages

3.5 Create project documentation at key stages during the project

3.6 Link the different challenges of the project to complete work on time

4. Realise graphic design solutions

4.1 Integrate design techniques and tools confidently and skillfully to produce designs

4.2 Use critical and creative thinkingto challenge, adapt and refine graphic design solutions

4.3 Engage in creative collaboration and refinement throughout the design process

5. Evaluate design outcomes

5.1 Evaluate the success of completed designs to meet objectives

5.2 Assess the work against other creative, technical and business considerations

5.3 Analyse and evaluate feedback from client and peers

5.4 Identify potential approaches for future work and further skill development opportunities

Evidence of the ability to:

conceive, plan and realise graphic design solutions that meet the requirements of a range of complex briefs

apply creative and technical skills to concept development and refinement processes

manage all aspects of project planning, documentation, monitoring and communication

review success of final graphic design to meet communication objectives and project management requirements

collaborate effectively with relevant people throughout the project.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise roles and responsibilities of key people involved in the graphic design process and the typical communication protocols between those people

identify types of research that may be relevant to different projects or design challenges

describe ways in which designers use research and existing personal ideas to develop design solutions

discuss features of current and emerging technologies used in graphic design practice and the options they present for effective graphic design solutions

explain the effect of professional realities and constraints on the graphic design process

summarise graphic design project management methods and protocols, including documentation required to support projects

explain presentation options for communicating design concepts

explain how critical and creative thinking techniques can contribute to the design process

discuss intellectual property issues and legislation that impact on professional graphic design practice.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

current graphic design technologies

opportunities to collaborate with others as part of the design process.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Evaluate the overall objectives and creative, technical, legal, budgetary and timeframe considerations of complex graphic design projects 
Develop and share ideas about projects with relevant people 
Re-evaluate and refine options based on own analysis and input from others 
Establish and agree on final nature and scope of design briefs 
Develop design concepts based on a thorough understanding of the communication need and the range of options available to the professional designer 
Identify the potential for customised or specific research to meet different design briefs 
Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from research with consideration of intellectual property requirements 
Reflect on own practice and experience to inspire idea development 
Consider the potential of new and emerging technologiestoinform designs 
Develop concepts that incorporate both creative and technical requirements 
Integrate individual research, personal ideas and professional realities to refine and confirm concepts 
Create concept presentations that suit the nature of the work 
Develop viable project management plansfor graphic design work 
Engage specialist expertise where appropriate 
Administer and monitor work against the project plan 
Communicate and collaborate with relevant people at key stages 
Create project documentation at key stages during the project 
Link the different challenges of the project to complete work on time 
Integrate design techniques and tools confidently and skillfully to produce designs 
Use critical and creative thinkingto challenge, adapt and refine graphic design solutions 
Engage in creative collaboration and refinement throughout the design process 
Evaluate the success of completed designs to meet objectives 
Assess the work against other creative, technical and business considerations 
Analyse and evaluate feedback from client and peers 
Identify potential approaches for future work and further skill development opportunities 

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