Required skills

communication skills to explain ideas and to have discussions about design concepts with others

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret information about dimensional design

visual literacy skills to make judgements about the application of the design process to dimensional forms

Required knowledge

copyright moral rights intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on aspects of design

creative thinking techniques that can be used as part of the design process

elements and principles of design as applied to 3-dimensional forms

materials tools and equipment required for the design of dimensional forms in the relevant work context

notion of individual interpretation and choice within the design process

particular challenges and issues in the design of dimensional forms

relationships between form and space

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

production of a range of samples or concept realisations which show the creative application of the processes to dimensional forms

knowledge of the design process as it applies to dimensional work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to the materials resources and equipment needed to apply design processes to dimensional forms

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

evaluation of samples or concept realisations produced by the candidate and interrogation of the creative process used

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of dimensional design

Guidance information for assessment

The design process does not occur in isolation Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Sources of information may include:

Creative thinking techniques may include:

Experimentation may involve consideration of:

Concept or idea to be communicated may relate to a range of activities such as:

Materials, tools and equipment may include:

Concept realisations or samples may be: