This unit applies to individuals who apply the creative design process to the development of 3-dimensional forms. The unit underpins many other specialised design units.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Source information on 3-dimensional design

1.1. Identify and access relevant sources of information on 3-dimensional design

1.2. Evaluate and collate information to build a knowledge of 3-dimensional design

2. Explore the creative design process for 3-dimensional forms

2.1. Use creative thinking techniques to generate a range of ideas and options

2.2. Use experimentation to explore and challenge a range of different ideas

2.3. Challenge assumptions, reflect on ideas and refine approaches

2.4. Consciously change perspective, and evaluate ideas and situations in new ways

3. Communicate concepts or ideas through application of design processes to 3-dimensional forms

3.1. Investigate and reflect on how a particular concept or idea might be communicated in a 3-dimensional form

3.2. Select materials, tools and equipment relevant to the realisation of the concept or idea

3.3. Apply a creative design process to produce a range of 3-dimensional concept realisations

3.4. Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating the concept or idea

3.5. Seek and obtain feedback from others about the 3-dimensional form and its success in communicating the concept or idea

3.6. Present and store concept realisations or samples in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and potential value for future work

Required skills

communication skills to explain ideas and to have discussions about design concepts with others

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret information about 3-dimensional design

visual literacy skills to make judgements about the application of the design process to 3-dimensional forms.

Required knowledge

copyright, moral rights, intellectual property issues and legislation, and their impact on aspects of design

creative thinking techniques that can be used as part of the design process

elements and principles of design as applied to 3-dimensional forms

materials, tools and equipment required for the design of 3-dimensional forms in the relevant work context

notion of individual interpretation and choice within the design process

particular challenges and issues in the design of 3-dimensional forms

relationships between form and space.

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 following is essential:

production of a range of samples or concept realisations which show the creative application of the processes to 3-dimensional forms

knowledge of the design process as it applies to 3-dimensional work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to the materials resources and equipment needed to apply design processes to 3-dimensional forms.

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

evaluation of samples or concept realisations produced by the candidate and interrogation of the creative process used

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of 3-dimensional design.

Guidance information for assessment

The design process does not occur in isolation. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Sources of information may include:

anecdotal sources, personal observation

art and design work

books and magazines

natural and manufactured forms, objects and/or structures

optics, including single and multiple vanishing points

scientific texts

web-based resources

Creative thinking techniques may include:

brainstorming:

bulletin board

buzz session

computer-aided

sequencing

stop and go

daydreaming and mental wandering

Edward de Bono's six thinking hats

ego alter or heroes

graphic organisers:

concept fans

visual maps

webbing

lateral thinking games

making associations

mind mapping

morphological analysis

storytelling

sub-culture surfing

trigger words

use of metaphors and analogies

vision circles

visualisation

wishful thinking

word salads

Experimentation may involve consideration of:

bending

binding

cutting

folding

mass

moulding and modelling

pasting and taping

positive and negative forms

proportion

relationships of form to form and form to space

rhythm

shape

size

stitching

stretching

symmetry, asymmetry, balance

tone

twisting

Concept or idea to be communicated may relate to a range of activities such as:

advertising and promotion

artistic works

exhibitions or events

fashion designs

interactive digital media products

interior designs

sign making

Materials, tools and equipment may include:

brushes

buckets and containers

clamps

clays and other plastic compounds (plasticene, plaster)

cutting tools (scissors, knives blades)

drill

fibres, tape, string

foamcore, polystyrene

found materials

glue

hammer

measuring tools

nails, screws, wire

papers, cardboard and paper pulp

pliers

recycled materials

relevant and current hardware and software

saw

shaping tools (surform blades, planers, modelling and carving tools)

wood, metal, fabric, plastic

Concept realisations or samples may be:

digital output

fabricated and constructed works

models

prototypes

Unit sector

Design - Design Process

This unit contains employability skills.