Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

produce a body of graphic design work that meets the creative and technical requirements of a range of design briefs including both D and D work

demonstrate a welldeveloped command of techniques processes and current technologies

take account of industry required timeframes for design work

evaluate and communicate about own work in an informed and critical way

present written information to support graphic design work

apply knowledge of the design process

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

appropriate technology and other resources for the production of graphic design work

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 a body of graphic design work produced by the candidate

evaluation of processes used by the candidate to conceive plan and realise the work

direct observation of work in progress including use of software tools

evaluation of a candidates visual diary or other forms of documentation showing the development of the designs

group peer review of the D and D work

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

Objectivesmay relate to:

Design briefsmay be:

Specificationsmay relate to:

Other information pertinent to design briefsmay relate to:

Relevant peoplemay include:

Collaborationmay be:

Sources may include:

Critical and creative thinking approaches may include:

New and different approachesmay relate to experimentation with:

Technical feasibilitymay relate to:

Visual representations may be:

Coherent written information may be:

Processes, materials and technologiesmay include:

Realistic timeframetakes account of:

Project constraints and risks may relate to:

Production specificationsmay relate to:

Documentationmay include:

Elements and principles relate to:

Opportunities for refinement and re-thinkingmay relate to:

Efficiency and effectiveness may relate to: