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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Critically analyse and evaluate products and images for visual aesthetics
  2. Use a visual language in own work
  3. Critically analyse social and ethical issues in contemporary society affecting furniture design
  4. Recognise historical context of furniture products
  5. Critically analyse and recognise the impact of art and design movements on the development of products
  6. Identify technical skills needs to improve own practice of designing products
  7. Establish networks with other furniture designers, makers and other design professionals

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge required for this unit

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to visual appeal of a product

communicate ideas information with other furniture designers

prepare folio of work produced

work with others to create networks with furniture design professionals

identification of skills needs and prepare a plan to develop skills required

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

adopt a proactive relationship with other furniture designers

develop new networks

plan activities covering the choice of research methods the preparation and layout of the folio of own work

use analytical methods to compare own work to social norms

clarify and confirm skills needs

plan reflection within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal development goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of art and design

maintain current knowledge of ethical and social issues

seek learning opportunities

networking skills

use the workplace technology related to the research and documentation of historical information

use electronic communication methods to develop networks

Required knowledge

art and design movements

elements and principles of design

furniture historical periods

cultural factors on aesthetic appeal

psychological factors on aesthetic appeal

critical analysis techniques

contemporary techniques and technologies for preparation and presentation of design information

established communication channels and protocols

needs identification

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Report on design principles and elements for at least three other furniture designers product

Produce a documented folio of own work

Identify visual language in own work and further develop this through subsequent projects

Document ethical issues in design manufacture and society in accordance with enterprise practice

Identify and document art and design movements elements and historical context in own product

Identify and document personal skills needs including

conduct and document a needs analysis on required design skills

prepare and produce a training plan and career map

establish and maintain networks with other design professionals

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

a realistic furniture makers product

specific information covering aesthetic appeal

historical context art and design movements

details of enterprise practice

technical skills needs of contemporary furniture makers

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with other related units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Principles and elements of design

may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement

Enterprise requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Visual language

may include but not limited to the visual traits in work and proposals which communicate clearly information needed

Social and ethical issues

may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers

Historical periods

may include but not be limited to historical periods of furniture styles from Egyptian to deconstructivism

may also include but not limited to design schools and groups from the 20th and 21st centuries

Art and design movements

may include but not be limited to historical art and design movements, schools and groups from Egyptian to deconstructivism, and European design schools and groups