Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAGRD502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAGRD502 - Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and produce a body of two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) graphic design work in response to a variety of visual communication challenges. Design work will show a well-developed command of relevant software programs and the creative ability to generate ideas to meet the different needs of design briefs.It applies to individuals who work as graphic designers in a wide variety of industry contexts such as design studios, commercial printing, advertising, book and magazine publishing, television or the marketing division of any business.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

design briefs and other information sources

appropriate technology and resources to produce graphic design work

opportunities for collaboration with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Confirm the objectivesof the work based on the design brief
  • Evaluate design brief specifications
  • Source and evaluate other information and considerations pertinent to design brief
       
Element: Collaborate and liaise with others
  • Identify relevantpeople who contribute to the design process
  • Collaborate with others to inform and enhance the design process
  • Invite critical analysis of own work by others and act on feedback
       
Element: Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work
  • Explore a range of sources to inform ideas for work, and consider associated intellectual property implications
  • Evaluate ideas and options for meeting the brief using critical and creative thinking techniques
  • Experiment with techniques, equipment and media to develop ideas
  • Consider new and different approaches to format, type and visuals
  • Evaluate and review ideas for technical viability and suitability for communicating key messages
  • Produce and present visual representations of the design proposal
  • Produce clearly written explanatory information to support visual representation
       
Element: Plan and organise the production of work
  • Assess specific processes, materials and technologies needed to realise technical and creative aspects of proposed designs
  • Determine and organise the financial, physical and other resources required to complete the project
  • Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work
  • Assess and respond to possible project constraints and risks
  • Monitor the project workflow
  • Develop production specifications supported by comprehensive visual and written documentation of the design processes
       
Element: Realise 2-D and 3-D designs
  • Extend skills with selected processes, materials and technologies to fulfil the objectives of the brief
  • Consider the elements and principles of design and manipulate format, type and visual elements to achieve desired effects
  • Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of creative and technical aspects
  • Apply safe work practices during the production process
       
Element: Finalise artwork
  • Prepare artwork to technical production specifications
  • Create documentation to support the final artwork
  • Conduct final checks and proofing processes
  • Make necessary adjustments and confirm final artwork and documentation with others as required
       
Element: Evaluate own work
  • Review work in progress and final work against requirements of the brief
  • Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking
  • Evaluate efficiency and effectivenessof the work process
  • Reflect on completed work to recognise own professional practice and skill development needs
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work

1.1 Confirm the objectivesof the work based on the design brief

1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications

1.3 Source and evaluate other information and considerations pertinent to design brief

2. Collaborate and liaise with others

2.1 Identify relevantpeople who contribute to the design process

2.2 Collaborate with others to inform and enhance the design process

2.3 Invite critical analysis of own work by others and act on feedback

3. Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work

3.1 Explore a range of sources to inform ideas for work, and consider associated intellectual property implications

3.2 Evaluate ideas and options for meeting the brief using critical and creative thinking techniques

3.3 Experiment with techniques, equipment and media to develop ideas

3.4 Consider new and different approaches to format, type and visuals

3.5 Evaluate and review ideas for technical viability and suitability for communicating key messages

3.6 Produce and present visual representations of the design proposal

3.7 Produce clearly written explanatory information to support visual representation

4. Plan and organise the production of work

4.1 Assess specific processes, materials and technologies needed to realise technical and creative aspects of proposed designs

4.2 Determine and organise the financial, physical and other resources required to complete the project

4.3 Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work

4.4 Assess and respond to possible project constraints and risks

4.5 Monitor the project workflow

4.6 Develop production specifications supported by comprehensive visual and written documentation of the design processes

5. Realise 2-D and 3-D designs

5.1 Extend skills with selected processes, materials and technologies to fulfil the objectives of the brief

5.2 Consider the elements and principles of design and manipulate format, type and visual elements to achieve desired effects

5.3 Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of creative and technical aspects

5.4 Apply safe work practices during the production process

6. Finalise artwork

6.1 Prepare artwork to technical production specifications

6.2 Create documentation to support the final artwork

6.3 Conduct final checks and proofing processes

6.4 Make necessary adjustments and confirm final artwork and documentation with others as required

7. Evaluate own work

7.1 Review work in progress and final work against requirements of the brief

7.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking

7.3 Evaluate efficiency and effectivenessof the work process

7.4 Reflect on completed work to recognise own professional practice and skill development needs

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret briefs to produce a body of two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) graphic design work that meets the creative and technical requirements

organise and schedule creative and technical processes, production and presentation of design work within effective timeframes

collaborate with others in design and evaluation processes

write and present explanatory information to support graphic design visuals

recognise and document professional development needs.

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

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

outline typical information found in briefs for 2-D and 3-D graphic design work

explain other information that could be sourced to support understanding of design briefs

explain the elements and principles of design

explain colour management techniques and theory

discuss the application of typographic theory and practice to the development of effective design solutions

explain pre-press processes and their function in the graphic design process

summarise costing processes for graphic design work

list typical visual representations used in graphic design work and outline the techniques for incorporating and manipulating them

outline critical and creative thinking techniques and their application in graphic design practice

identify typical problems that occur during the graphic design process, and how to avoid or resolve them

describe current practice for documenting and presenting graphic design work

outline basic project management techniques, particularly in relation to work planning, time management and resource management

discuss intellectual property issues and legislation associated with graphic design practice

outline key safety requirements for production processes in graphic design work.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work

1.1 Confirm the objectivesof the work based on the design brief

1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications

1.3 Source and evaluate other information and considerations pertinent to design brief

2. Collaborate and liaise with others

2.1 Identify relevantpeople who contribute to the design process

2.2 Collaborate with others to inform and enhance the design process

2.3 Invite critical analysis of own work by others and act on feedback

3. Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work

3.1 Explore a range of sources to inform ideas for work, and consider associated intellectual property implications

3.2 Evaluate ideas and options for meeting the brief using critical and creative thinking techniques

3.3 Experiment with techniques, equipment and media to develop ideas

3.4 Consider new and different approaches to format, type and visuals

3.5 Evaluate and review ideas for technical viability and suitability for communicating key messages

3.6 Produce and present visual representations of the design proposal

3.7 Produce clearly written explanatory information to support visual representation

4. Plan and organise the production of work

4.1 Assess specific processes, materials and technologies needed to realise technical and creative aspects of proposed designs

4.2 Determine and organise the financial, physical and other resources required to complete the project

4.3 Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work

4.4 Assess and respond to possible project constraints and risks

4.5 Monitor the project workflow

4.6 Develop production specifications supported by comprehensive visual and written documentation of the design processes

5. Realise 2-D and 3-D designs

5.1 Extend skills with selected processes, materials and technologies to fulfil the objectives of the brief

5.2 Consider the elements and principles of design and manipulate format, type and visual elements to achieve desired effects

5.3 Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of creative and technical aspects

5.4 Apply safe work practices during the production process

6. Finalise artwork

6.1 Prepare artwork to technical production specifications

6.2 Create documentation to support the final artwork

6.3 Conduct final checks and proofing processes

6.4 Make necessary adjustments and confirm final artwork and documentation with others as required

7. Evaluate own work

7.1 Review work in progress and final work against requirements of the brief

7.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking

7.3 Evaluate efficiency and effectivenessof the work process

7.4 Reflect on completed work to recognise own professional practice and skill development needs

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm the objectivesof the work based on the design brief 
Evaluate design brief specifications 
Source and evaluate other information and considerations pertinent to design brief 
Identify relevantpeople who contribute to the design process 
Collaborate with others to inform and enhance the design process 
Invite critical analysis of own work by others and act on feedback 
Explore a range of sources to inform ideas for work, and consider associated intellectual property implications 
Evaluate ideas and options for meeting the brief using critical and creative thinking techniques 
Experiment with techniques, equipment and media to develop ideas 
Consider new and different approaches to format, type and visuals 
Evaluate and review ideas for technical viability and suitability for communicating key messages 
Produce and present visual representations of the design proposal 
Produce clearly written explanatory information to support visual representation 
Assess specific processes, materials and technologies needed to realise technical and creative aspects of proposed designs 
Determine and organise the financial, physical and other resources required to complete the project 
Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work 
Assess and respond to possible project constraints and risks 
Monitor the project workflow 
Develop production specifications supported by comprehensive visual and written documentation of the design processes 
Extend skills with selected processes, materials and technologies to fulfil the objectives of the brief 
Consider the elements and principles of design and manipulate format, type and visual elements to achieve desired effects 
Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of creative and technical aspects 
Apply safe work practices during the production process 
Prepare artwork to technical production specifications 
Create documentation to support the final artwork 
Conduct final checks and proofing processes 
Make necessary adjustments and confirm final artwork and documentation with others as required 
Review work in progress and final work against requirements of the brief 
Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking 
Evaluate efficiency and effectivenessof the work process 
Reflect on completed work to recognise own professional practice and skill development needs 

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