This unit applies to designers who are responsible for creating a jewellery or object design which meets specific client needs. The design solution must be developed and presented in a manner which confirms all features of the item.
Band A
Unit Weight 4
Not applicable.
1 | Prepare for design process | 1.1 | Identify and implement occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements for carrying out the work and for the work area |
1.2 | Confirm design brief and parameters with client or relevant personnel | ||
1.3 | Analyse jewellery or object design brief to determine implications for design process | ||
1.4 | Develop work plan of activities which identifies and prioritises tasks | ||
1.5 | Identify and collect required data | ||
1.6 | Select and prepare appropriate media and equipment | ||
2 | Apply design processes to develop concepts | 2.1 | Conduct research to inform generation of ideas and design concepts for jewellery or object |
2.2 | Complete drawings to develop ideas and gain perspectives and views for jewellery or object | ||
2.3 | Develop design concepts with consideration to elements and principles of design | ||
2.4 | Consider a range of specialist jewellery and object production techniques and apply to design concepts | ||
2.5 | Apply knowledge of jewellery or object materials for the development of design concepts and determine most suitable options | ||
2.6 | Apply creative processes to develop and refine jewellery or object design concepts | ||
Establish basic forms and proportions | |||
3 | Revise and refine design solution | 3.1 | Assess concepts for viability and adherence to design brief |
3.2 | Discuss concepts with client or relevant personnel and integrate feedback | ||
3.3 | Select and refine design solution | ||
3.4 | Develop work plan of activities and design specifications | ||
3.5 | Document design process | ||
4 | Document and present design solution | 4.1 | Prepare documentation and drawings of design solution to clearly demonstrate features and specifications |
4.2 | Present design solution to client or relevant personnel and seek feedback | ||
4.3 | Evaluate design process and outcomes to determine success in meeting design brief |
Required knowledge includes: research resources and techniques for investigating design information elements and principles of design as they relate to design of jewellery and objects working properties of jewellery materials methods of production for jewellery and objects design resources brainstorming and other idea generation techniques for research/idea development drawing media and their functions/applications, including paper, watercolours and pastels/inks/pencils computer drawing/design software (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign) form drawing development options available for drawing presentation enhancement techniques types of working drawings and their uses the interrelation between technical and design drawings hazard and control measures associated with preparing jewellery designs safe work practices Required skills include: interpreting and clarifying a design brief identifying and collecting information necessary to create design concepts drawing developing and refining ideas applying principles and elements of design reading and interpreting information on specifications, design documentation, illustrations, design drawings and other applicable source documents identifying purpose and needs, including design considerations, item end use, proportions and desired features, and available materials checking and clarifying information developing research/idea to sufficient level in order to determine client expectations and/or design outcomes evaluating abstract and applied concepts/data collecting and collating data relevant to design communicating concepts in terms suitable to clients documenting and maintaining design process, features and design development notes producing basic form drawings that accurately reflect design concept using drawing and/or rendering techniques appropriately undertaking numerical operations, geometry and calculations within the scope of the unit carrying out work according to OHS practices |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply a range of creative processes to develop and refine design concepts and present a design solution which meets the parameters of a design brief. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently: implement OHS workplace procedures and practices analyse a design brief and determine key parameters apply creative processes to develop and refine design concepts apply knowledge of materials and production processes to jewellery and object design prepare and present design concepts to appeal to the specific needs of the intended audience evaluate success of design in meeting design brief. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering 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 assessment of other units of competency where required. |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Design features | Design features may include: materials dimensions scale special requirements finish texture balance contrast composition layers |
Design parameters | Design parameters may include: materials, stones and gems colours historical and cultural features context function purpose size and shape cost |
Specialist techniques | Specialist techniques may include: anodising patination other surface treatments enamelling married metals mokume gane fusion forging stone setting hollow forming |
Creative processes | Creative processes may include: drawing and illustration using manual or computer aided methods application of specialist techniques experimentation manipulation research modelling collaboration brainstorming, lateral thinking, problem definition and problem solving |
Appropriate personnel | Appropriate personnel may include: supervisor manager trainer mentor teacher team member |
Design documents | Design documents may include: sketches illustrations concept drawings working drawings technical/digital data supporting information |
Elements and principles of design | Elements and principles of design may include: construction techniques construction limitations of materials drawing to scale for designs form, function, line, balance colour, harmony, line definition (interpretive/actual), shape, mass, proportion, movement, texture, repetition, space, rhythm, contrast, composition and scale |
Jewellery and horological
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.