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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to undertake typographic work
  2. Test and explore a range of typographical techniques
  3. Complete typographic work
  4. Ensure quality of typographic output

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

clarify written and verbal instructions

complete routine workplace documentation

initiative and enterprise skills to experiment with typographical elements and techniques that best respond to design specifications

learning skills to improve own skills in using typography based on feedback and experimentation

literacy skills to

interpret specifications and briefs for typographic work

apply a knowledge of spelling and grammar to proofreading text

numeracy skills to calculate layout requirements font sizes and enlargement factors

planning and organising skills to

plan work tasks in a logical sequence

organise resources

problemsolving skills to adjust fit and fonts to ensure best possible results

selfmanagement skills to prioritise work tasks and complete work within time and quality parameters

technology skills to use a broad range of typographical features of industrystandard software

Required knowledge

evolution and history of type at an overview level

characteristics of and uses for a range of typefaces

work space requirements for typographic work including selection and setup of work space

physical properties and capabilities of a range of materials tools and equipment used for typographic work

typographic output devices and processes

elements and principles of design and how they may be used in the development of ideas for typographic work

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with typographic work

sustainability issues associated with the materials tools and equipment used in typographic work

OHS requirements relevant to typographic work

Evidence Required

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 ability to

apply typography in line with design concepts and briefs

produce typography that can be reproduced and transferred across design and prepress sectors

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

a range of products that require the application of typographic techniques

computers and industrystandard software

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

evaluation of typography work produced by the candidate in response to particular brief

questioning and discussion about candidates intentions and the work outcome

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFDIGA Create visual design components

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components

CUVGRDA Prepare files for publication

CUVGRD301A Prepare files for publication.


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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Briefing documentation may contain information, such as:

aesthetic considerations

background information about clients

clients’ needs

constraints:

budget

end use for typographical work

timeframe

availability of support services

copy

creative and design objectives

details of type fonts required

legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations

equipment

materials

medium

personnel involved in the project

purpose of or audience for final product

relevant statutory requirements

scope for making adjustments

technical objectives

technology

timeframe.

Typographic work may be generated by manual or electronic means and can be targeted towards:

advertising or promotion for large or small scale projects, such as:

banners

billboards

brochures

identity and branding

labelling

packaging

publishing

websites.

Relevant personnel may include:

art department

client

creative director

designer

director

manager

mentor

other technical or specialist personnel

producer

production manager

project manager

representative of organisation commissioning the work

supervisor

technical director.

Reference material may include:

functions, practice and use of typeface in historical and contemporary contexts

information on the main typefaces

legal, ethical contractual and copyright considerations

market analysis and strategies

moral issues

new technology

role of text (copy) in visual communication.

Equipment may include:

brushes

calligraphy pens

CDs

computer

discs

DVDs

printer

scanner

software.

Materials may include:

a range of:

papers

board

plastics

textiles

drawing materials, such as:

pencils

pens

inks.

Work space requirements may include:

consideration of OHS issues, including:

ergonomics

lighting

ventilation

process space specific needs, such as:

equipment

materials

tools

wet and dry areas.

Publication processes may include:

any hard copy printing process

electronic platforms, such as:

CD

DVD

games console

internet

kiosk

mobile phone

other video playback devices

personal digital assistant (PDA)

video players (iPods).

Criteria may include:

access to materials, tools and equipment required for typographic work

choice of typography that is consistent with specifications in the brief

ease of production or outputting

personal affinity with materials, tools and equipment.

Techniques may include:

applying colour for specific effects

applying variations to the display of typeface, such as:

bold

captions

headlines

scale

titles

applying variations to the properties of a given typeface

composing type with overlays and tints

kerning

positioning typeface and images

serif or sans serif

size

slope

techniques that accentuate the message, such as:

font size and position

font type

use of images

use of white space

weight

use of typesetting technology.

Organisational procedures may relate to:

completing routine workplace documentation

cost control

making backup copies of files

managing typographic work to facilitate effective storage, retrieval and output by manual or digital means

process-specific procedures

recycling

removing debris

replacing protective covers and lids

reporting

safety

use of materials

washing and drying tools.