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

CUAGRD504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create and manipulate graphics

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAGRD504 - Create and manipulate graphics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and manipulate graphics using a combination of creative design skills and technical software proficiency. It applies to individuals working in various industries such as graphic design, commercial printing, advertising, publishing, television and marketing. Individuals work independently and create original graphics or work with graphic objects created by others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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:

industry standard briefs for graphics work

relevant information sources

opportunities to present ideas to others

industry-current graphic design software.

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: Analyse design needs
  • Confirm communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required
  • Evaluate design brief specifications
  • Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project
       
Element: Develop and refine ideas for graphics
  • Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics
  • Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies
  • Assess the relationship of the graphic objects to the other components of the design
  • Create and refine ideas and options for layouts
  • Refine ideas using technical experimentation
  • Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need
  • Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval
       
Element: Manipulate graphic objects
  • Create graphic objects based on selected ideas
  • Manipulate, edit and enhance objects using an extended range of digital tools and features
  • Integrate graphics with other visual design elements
  • Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise
  • Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise
  • Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process
       
Element: Finalise technical aspects of graphics work
  • Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements
  • Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files
  • Establish appropriate file formats for output
       
Element: Evaluate graphics work
  • Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives
  • Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments
       


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. Analyse design needs

1.1 Confirm communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required

1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications

1.3 Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project

2. Develop and refine ideas for graphics

2.1 Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics

2.2 Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies

2.3 Assess the relationship of the graphic objects to the other components of the design

2.4 Create and refine ideas and options for layouts

2.5 Refine ideas using technical experimentation

2.6 Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need

2.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval

3. Manipulate graphic objects

3.1 Create graphic objects based on selected ideas

3.2 Manipulate, edit and enhance objects using an extended range of digital tools and features

3.3 Integrate graphics with other visual design elements

3.4 Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise

3.5 Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise

3.6 Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process

4. Finalise technical aspects of graphics work

4.1 Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements

4.2 Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files

4.3 Establish appropriate file formats for output

5. Evaluate graphics work

5.1 Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives

5.2 Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse graphics requirements in briefs and other information sources

develop and present ideas for graphics

create original graphics for at least two different graphic design projects

use an extended range of tools and features of relevant software with a high level of technical proficiency

integrate technical and creative processes to produce outcomes that meet design objectives

evaluate the technical and aesthetic effectiveness of graphics work.

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:

explain the use of graphics within different types of communication, including corporate, editorial and promotional communication

identify sources of information for developing ideas about different graphics options

identify the current range of software programs available to graphic designers and discuss the tools and features

identify the different types of graphic file formats and explain their use in different contexts

explain technical requirements for the manipulation and formatting of visual components and file types, including:

bitmap images

charts

graphics

page layouts

text

vector graphics

outline file management protocols and procedures for a range of print and web-based publications

explain key safety requirements for the use of computer and keyboard.

Submission Requirements

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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. Analyse design needs

1.1 Confirm communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required

1.2 Evaluate design brief specifications

1.3 Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project

2. Develop and refine ideas for graphics

2.1 Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics

2.2 Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies

2.3 Assess the relationship of the graphic objects to the other components of the design

2.4 Create and refine ideas and options for layouts

2.5 Refine ideas using technical experimentation

2.6 Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need

2.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval

3. Manipulate graphic objects

3.1 Create graphic objects based on selected ideas

3.2 Manipulate, edit and enhance objects using an extended range of digital tools and features

3.3 Integrate graphics with other visual design elements

3.4 Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise

3.5 Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise

3.6 Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process

4. Finalise technical aspects of graphics work

4.1 Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements

4.2 Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files

4.3 Establish appropriate file formats for output

5. Evaluate graphics work

5.1 Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives

5.2 Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments

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 communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required 
Evaluate design brief specifications 
Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project 
Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics 
Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies 
Assess the relationship of the graphic objects to the other components of the design 
Create and refine ideas and options for layouts 
Refine ideas using technical experimentation 
Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need 
Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval 
Create graphic objects based on selected ideas 
Manipulate, edit and enhance objects using an extended range of digital tools and features 
Integrate graphics with other visual design elements 
Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise 
Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise 
Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process 
Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements 
Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files 
Establish appropriate file formats for output 
Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives 
Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments 

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