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Evidence Guide: CUAGRD504 - Create and manipulate graphics

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CUAGRD504 - Create and manipulate graphics

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Analyse design needs

  1. Confirm communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required
  2. Evaluate design brief specifications
  3. Source and evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information pertinent to the project
Confirm communication objectivesfor the graphics work based on the design briefand consultation withrelevant peopleas required

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Evaluate design brief specifications

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

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Develop and refine ideas for graphics

  1. Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics
  2. Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies
  3. Assess the relationship of the graphic objects to the other components of the design
  4. Create and refine ideas and options for layouts
  5. Refine ideas using technical experimentation
  6. Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need
  7. Produce and present visual representations of design ideas to others for their approval
Identify relevantsources and conduct research to inform ideas for graphics

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Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies

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

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Create and refine ideas and options for layouts

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Refine ideas using technical experimentation

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Evaluate and select approaches that meet the communication need

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

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Manipulate graphic objects

  1. Create graphic objects based on selected ideas
  2. Manipulate, edit and enhance objects using an extended range of digital tools and features
  3. Integrate graphics with other visual design elements
  4. Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise
  5. Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise
  6. Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process
Create graphic objects based on selected ideas

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

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Integrate graphics with other visual design elements

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Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise

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Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise

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Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process

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Finalise technical aspects of graphics work

  1. Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements
  2. Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files
  3. Establish appropriate file formats for output
Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements

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Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files

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Establish appropriate file formats for output

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Evaluate graphics work

  1. Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives
  2. Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments
Critique graphics from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives

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Seek feedback from others as required, and make appropriate adjustments

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.