• CULMS008A - Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs

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CULMS008A
Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs

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Issue Date: March 2024


Not applicable.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the complete exhibition design process, from initial conception of ideas to the final realisation of the design. As such the unit brings together the wide range of creative, technical and business skills required by an exhibition designer. The unit therefore has strong links to a wide range of other units, and assessment with or after those units is strongly recommended. This unit is focused on physical exhibition design.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake the complete exhibition design process, from initial conception of ideas to the final realisation of the design. As such the unit brings together the wide range of creative, technical and business skills required by an exhibition designer. The unit therefore has strong links to a wide range of other units, and assessment with or after those units is strongly recommended. This unit is focused on physical exhibition design

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Not applicable.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

the development and realisation of creative exhibition design concepts which assist in the realisation of the overall exhibition concept and which address operational requirements and constraints

effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process

research skills, including creative interpretation and adaptation of design concepts

Context of assessment and consistency of performance

The assessment context must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of a minimum of two exhibition designs

assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental and implementation aspects of this unit

involvement of and interaction with an exhibition team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process

Relationships to other units

This unit brings together a range of technical, creative and organisational skills. It is therefore strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:

CUSGEN05B - Make presentations

CUEDES04A - Establish and refine a brief

CUEDES05A - Manage design realisation

CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget

CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget

CUVCOR09A - Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVDSP15A - Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design

This unit has very strong linkages to other general design and exhibition units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may also be appropriate.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

evaluation of an exhibition design for which the candidate has been responsible in terms of meeting concept and resource practicality

evaluation of reports produced by the candidate which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

oral or written questioning aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups [e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling].

Essential skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

role of exhibition design within the overall exhibition development process

the exhibition scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process

role of the exhibition designer, how this may differ depending upon the exhibition, and relationships with other designers and personnel

relationship between different design elements

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to exhibition design

cultural protocols to be observed in the design process, including those relevant to the exhibition of ATSI material

ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the museum industry including, principles of universal access

the formal principles and elements of design and their relevance to exhibition design

research skills in relation to exhibition design, including creative interpretation and adaptation

sources and availability of materials and equipment used for exhibition design and construction

appropriate materials to use with different collection items and impact of those materials

costing and budgeting techniques for exhibition design

communication, negotiation, presentation and project management techniques as they apply to the design process

documentation formats used for exhibition design

current and emerging technologies available to the exhibition designer

construction methods/implementation issues associated with the realisation of exhibition designs

the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting

overall use of artificial lighting in exhibitions

knowledge of the properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for exhibition construction

Specific resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

exhibition venue

resources for both the development and realisation of designs (collection items, equipment, materials, financial and human resources)

Generic employability skills

The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.

Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively

Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks

Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.

How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (3)

Presenting the design concept to colleagues

How can information be collected, analysed and organised? - (3)

Critically analysing references to inform design concepts

How are activities planned and organised? - (3)

Developing an implementation schedule for the realisation of the design

How can team work be applied? - (3)

Monitoring progress with design realisation

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? - (2)

Testing different cost models

How can problem solving skills be applied? - (3)

Negotiating a solution to conflicting exhibition needs

How can the use of technology be applied? - (2)

Using CAD to create designs

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

the development and realisation of creative exhibition design concepts which assist in the realisation of the overall exhibition concept and which address operational requirements and constraints

effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process

research skills, including creative interpretation and adaptation of design concepts

Context of assessment and consistency of performance

The assessment context must ensure:

practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of a minimum of two exhibition designs

assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental and implementation aspects of this unit

involvement of and interaction with an exhibition team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process

Relationships to other units

This unit brings together a range of technical, creative and organisational skills. It is therefore strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:

CUSGEN05B - Make presentations

CUEDES04A - Establish and refine a brief

CUEDES05A - Manage design realisation

CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget

CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget

CUVCOR09A - Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVDSP15A - Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design

This unit has very strong linkages to other general design and exhibition units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may also be appropriate.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

evaluation of an exhibition design for which the candidate has been responsible in terms of meeting concept and resource practicality

evaluation of reports produced by the candidate which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

oral or written questioning aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups [e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling].

Essential skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

role of exhibition design within the overall exhibition development process

the exhibition scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process

role of the exhibition designer, how this may differ depending upon the exhibition, and relationships with other designers and personnel

relationship between different design elements

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to exhibition design

cultural protocols to be observed in the design process, including those relevant to the exhibition of ATSI material

ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the museum industry including, principles of universal access

the formal principles and elements of design and their relevance to exhibition design

research skills in relation to exhibition design, including creative interpretation and adaptation

sources and availability of materials and equipment used for exhibition design and construction

appropriate materials to use with different collection items and impact of those materials

costing and budgeting techniques for exhibition design

communication, negotiation, presentation and project management techniques as they apply to the design process

documentation formats used for exhibition design

current and emerging technologies available to the exhibition designer

construction methods/implementation issues associated with the realisation of exhibition designs

the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting

overall use of artificial lighting in exhibitions

knowledge of the properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for exhibition construction

Specific resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

exhibition venue

resources for both the development and realisation of designs (collection items, equipment, materials, financial and human resources)

Generic employability skills

The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.

Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively

Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks

Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.

How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (3)

Presenting the design concept to colleagues

How can information be collected, analysed and organised? - (3)

Critically analysing references to inform design concepts

How are activities planned and organised? - (3)

Developing an implementation schedule for the realisation of the design

How can team work be applied? - (3)

Monitoring progress with design realisation

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? - (2)

Testing different cost models

How can problem solving skills be applied? - (3)

Negotiating a solution to conflicting exhibition needs

How can the use of technology be applied? - (2)

Using CAD to create designs


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Not applicable.

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the trainee, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Exhibition requirements may include any of the following:

displays

interactive elements

furniture and furnishings

props

back drops

special effects

automated/animatronic devices

scenic art

murals

dioramas

multi-sensory elements

full-scale environments

supports for collection items

hanging systems

lighting rig

Appropriate personnel may include:

other designers

curator

conservator

education staff

construction specialists

preparators

taxidermists

modelmakers

installation staff

other specialists

Relevant factors which determine and affect the design may include:

overall exhibition concept

exhibition duration (permanent/temporary)

resources (human, financial, physical)

space/venue specifications or restrictions

available technologies

timelines

regulations, e.g. fire restrictions

needs of others involved in the exhibition

access issues

stability of collection items

collection requirements (light levels, RH, pollutants)

The role of the designer may be impacted by:

scale of the exhibition

availability of other expertise

level of assistance available (in relation to implementation/construction)

budget

Sources or references to be used during the design process may include:

reference books/journals/texts

writings of the period

paintings and illustrations

photographs

film, video

the Internet

digital images

technical drawings

models

collages

sketches

objects

community/stakeholder consultation

culturally appropriate representation

Accurate records of design may include:

plans (computer or manually generated)

specifications

samples

mock-ups

Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include:

Commonwealth, State and Territory Occupational Health and Safety regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. The Building Code of Australia

relevant local government construction legislation and regulation

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

The following variables may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the trainee, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. If bold italicised text is shown in Performance Criteria, details of the text are provided in the Range Statement.

Exhibition requirements may include any of the following:

displays

interactive elements

furniture and furnishings

props

back drops

special effects

automated/animatronic devices

scenic art

murals

dioramas

multi-sensory elements

full-scale environments

supports for collection items

hanging systems

lighting rig

Appropriate personnel may include:

other designers

curator

conservator

education staff

construction specialists

preparators

taxidermists

modelmakers

installation staff

other specialists

Relevant factors which determine and affect the design may include:

overall exhibition concept

exhibition duration (permanent/temporary)

resources (human, financial, physical)

space/venue specifications or restrictions

available technologies

timelines

regulations, e.g. fire restrictions

needs of others involved in the exhibition

access issues

stability of collection items

collection requirements (light levels, RH, pollutants)

The role of the designer may be impacted by:

scale of the exhibition

availability of other expertise

level of assistance available (in relation to implementation/construction)

budget

Sources or references to be used during the design process may include:

reference books/journals/texts

writings of the period

paintings and illustrations

photographs

film, video

the Internet

digital images

technical drawings

models

collages

sketches

objects

community/stakeholder consultation

culturally appropriate representation

Accurate records of design may include:

plans (computer or manually generated)

specifications

samples

mock-ups

Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include:

Commonwealth, State and Territory Occupational Health and Safety regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. The Building Code of Australia

relevant local government construction legislation and regulation

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Analyse the brief to determine overall exhibition concepts 
Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss exhibition requirements 
Identify all relevant factors which may determine and affect the design 
Discuss and agree upon the role of the designer in the overall exhibition development 
Assess the material to be exhibited in relation to the development of the design 
Identify and source references which may inform the design process 
Critically analyse sources and references in the context of the current design project 
Consider the impacts and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design 
Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts 
Generate a range of ideas for the design which respond sympathetically to the brief and provide creative solutions to technical issues 
Discuss ideas and collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure contribution of ideas to the initial concept 
Continuously reflect on and appraise ideas for implications on cost and time, technical feasibility, and suitability to meet the brief 
Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel so that additional or changed requirements and new ideas are considered and incorporated during the development of the design 
Ensure that agreement is reached with relevant personnel in relation to consistent artistic interpretation 
Evaluate initial concepts and select the most appropriate approach, giving consideration to budget, research findings and ongoing reflection/discussion 
Develop the exhibition designs from the initial concepts ensuring: , consistency with the exhibition concept , that collection needs are taken into account , that research findings are incorporated , that ideas are technically feasible and demonstrate awareness of parameters and resource constraints , that ideas demonstrate effective use of materials , integration of universal access principles 
Organise or undertake testing and experimentation with selected exhibition design 
Develop an accurate record of the design, including all relevant information 
Present draft exhibition plans and specifications to relevant colleagues in an appropriate format 
Participate in the initial and ongoing evaluation of the presented designs 
Negotiate and agree to modifications to the design and undertake any necessary amendments 
Agree to the final designs and produce accurate and comprehensive documentation to support implementation 
Present final designs, plans and specifications to all relevant personnel and confirm that all production requirements have been met 
Liaise with relevant personnel to ensure that all exhibition production requirements are met, quality standards are adhered to and work is undertaken within item, budget and technical constraints 
Participate in ongoing production meetings and evaluation of the exhibition design 
Ensure that any design modifications are agreed, noted and acted upon 
Inform relevant personnel of design changes 
Update any required documentation and record and file according to organisational requirements 

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