The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the development and realisation of creative exhibition design concepts which assist in the realisation of the overall exhibition concept and which address operational requirements and constraints
effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process
research skills, including creative interpretation and adaptation of design concepts
Context of assessment and consistency of performance
The assessment context must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of a minimum of two exhibition designs
assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental and implementation aspects of this unit
involvement of and interaction with an exhibition team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process
Relationships to other units
This unit brings together a range of technical, creative and organisational skills. It is therefore strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:
CUSGEN05B - Make presentations
CUEDES04A - Establish and refine a brief
CUEDES05A - Manage design realisation
CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget
CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget
CUVCOR09A - Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUVDSP15A - Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design
This unit has very strong linkages to other general design and exhibition units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may also be appropriate.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of an exhibition design for which the candidate has been responsible in terms of meeting concept and resource practicality
evaluation of reports produced by the candidate which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
oral or written questioning aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups [e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling].
Essential skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
role of exhibition design within the overall exhibition development process
the exhibition scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process
role of the exhibition designer, how this may differ depending upon the exhibition, and relationships with other designers and personnel
relationship between different design elements
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to exhibition design
cultural protocols to be observed in the design process, including those relevant to the exhibition of ATSI material
ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the museum industry including, principles of universal access
the formal principles and elements of design and their relevance to exhibition design
research skills in relation to exhibition design, including creative interpretation and adaptation
sources and availability of materials and equipment used for exhibition design and construction
appropriate materials to use with different collection items and impact of those materials
costing and budgeting techniques for exhibition design
communication, negotiation, presentation and project management techniques as they apply to the design process
documentation formats used for exhibition design
current and emerging technologies available to the exhibition designer
construction methods/implementation issues associated with the realisation of exhibition designs
the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting
overall use of artificial lighting in exhibitions
knowledge of the properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for exhibition construction
Specific resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
exhibition venue
resources for both the development and realisation of designs (collection items, equipment, materials, financial and human resources)
Generic employability skills
The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (3)
Presenting the design concept to colleagues
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? - (3)
Critically analysing references to inform design concepts
How are activities planned and organised? - (3)
Developing an implementation schedule for the realisation of the design
How can team work be applied? - (3)
Monitoring progress with design realisation
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? - (2)
Testing different cost models
How can problem solving skills be applied? - (3)
Negotiating a solution to conflicting exhibition needs
How can the use of technology be applied? - (2)
Using CAD to create designs
The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence. It is essential for assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines of the relevant Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the development and realisation of creative exhibition design concepts which assist in the realisation of the overall exhibition concept and which address operational requirements and constraints
effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process
research skills, including creative interpretation and adaptation of design concepts
Context of assessment and consistency of performance
The assessment context must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of a minimum of two exhibition designs
assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental and implementation aspects of this unit
involvement of and interaction with an exhibition team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process
Relationships to other units
This unit brings together a range of technical, creative and organisational skills. It is therefore strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units:
CUSGEN05B - Make presentations
CUEDES04A - Establish and refine a brief
CUEDES05A - Manage design realisation
CUEFIN01B - Develop a budget
CUEFIN02B - Manage a budget
CUVCOR09A - Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept
CUVDSP15A - Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design
This unit has very strong linkages to other general design and exhibition units and combined assessment and/or training with those units may also be appropriate.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of an exhibition design for which the candidate has been responsible in terms of meeting concept and resource practicality
evaluation of reports produced by the candidate which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
oral or written questioning aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups [e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling].
Essential skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
role of exhibition design within the overall exhibition development process
the exhibition scheduling process and its interrelationship with the design process
role of the exhibition designer, how this may differ depending upon the exhibition, and relationships with other designers and personnel
relationship between different design elements
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to exhibition design
cultural protocols to be observed in the design process, including those relevant to the exhibition of ATSI material
ethical standards and protocols for designers working in the museum industry including, principles of universal access
the formal principles and elements of design and their relevance to exhibition design
research skills in relation to exhibition design, including creative interpretation and adaptation
sources and availability of materials and equipment used for exhibition design and construction
appropriate materials to use with different collection items and impact of those materials
costing and budgeting techniques for exhibition design
communication, negotiation, presentation and project management techniques as they apply to the design process
documentation formats used for exhibition design
current and emerging technologies available to the exhibition designer
construction methods/implementation issues associated with the realisation of exhibition designs
the behaviour of various materials, finishes, painting techniques and colours under lighting
overall use of artificial lighting in exhibitions
knowledge of the properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for exhibition construction
Specific resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
exhibition venue
resources for both the development and realisation of designs (collection items, equipment, materials, financial and human resources)
Generic employability skills
The seven Key Competencies represent generic skills considered for effective work participation. The bracketed numbering against each of the Key Competencies indicates the performance level required in this unit.
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? - (3)
Presenting the design concept to colleagues
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? - (3)
Critically analysing references to inform design concepts
How are activities planned and organised? - (3)
Developing an implementation schedule for the realisation of the design
How can team work be applied? - (3)
Monitoring progress with design realisation
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? - (2)
Testing different cost models
How can problem solving skills be applied? - (3)
Negotiating a solution to conflicting exhibition needs
How can the use of technology be applied? - (2)
Using CAD to create designs