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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret graphic design briefs
   • Interpret specifications in graphic design briefs and clarify issues with relevant people, as necessary
   • Take user or client requirements into account when making decisions about graphic design work
   • Consider parameters and constraints and clarify with relevantpeople as required
   • Research contemporary and historical information relevant to briefs
2. Organise resources
   • Identify workspace, materials, tools and equipmentrequired for graphic design work
   • Prepare and care for resources according to safety and organisational requirements
   • Follow storage and inventory procedures
3. Test graphic design approaches
   • Produce preliminary visual representations
   • Identify possible design approaches and establish criteria for selecting final approach
   • Select materials, tools and equipment and test approaches and techniques
   • Evaluate test outcomes against criteria and select the best approach for the requirements of briefs
   • Review own work and seek feedback as required
   • Refine and document the design approach based on results of testing and evaluation
4. Produce graphic design work
   • Create graphic designs using selected design approach
   • Respond to feedback and refine graphic design work
   • Present finished work within agreed work parameters

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret information in briefs and related research

select and care for required resources

test graphic design methods and techniques and document outcomes and design approaches

produce examples of graphic design work that meet the requirements of a range of briefs.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

explain the use of experimentation in developing and refining graphic design work

explain the importance of researching information about graphic design when completing design work

explain typical information found in graphic design briefs

discuss typical parameters and constraints that need to be considered when interpreting design briefs, including intellectual property considerations, and availability of resources, time and budget

identify common techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in graphic design

briefly describe the health and safety requirements related to establishment of work space and use of materials and equipment for graphic design work.

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