CUADES423 — Research and apply techniques in spatial design

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34 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and organise requirements

1.1Interpret requirements of design briefs in consultation with required personnel
1.2Research financial, physical and human resources required for developing design concept to prototype stage
1.3Investigate environmental, ethical and technical factors that impact on selection and use of resources
1.4Select and prepare resources based on research into designs and approaches used for similar spaces

2 Test design approaches

2.1Produce preliminary visuals according to design brief requirements
2.2Experiment and test design approaches using different techniques
2.3Evaluate, challenge and refine testing processes
2.4Critique own work and seek feedback as required
2.5Document outcomes of testing according to organisational policies and procedures
2.6Select final design approach based on outcomes of testing and input from others

3 Make spatial design models

3.1Scope work and determine requirements for object fabrication
3.2Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach
3.3Make models consistent with design concepts and briefs
3.4Respond to feedback and refine work as required
3.5Present models or maquettes within agreed timeframes

Performance evidence

design two products according to at least two different researched spatial design techniques.
interpret requirements in a design brief in consultation with required personnel
identify and prepare resources required to respond to the design brief
test and use different approaches and techniques for the design of products, and document the results of testing
create a prototype based on selected design approach
adhere to applicable standards and legislative requirements for spatial design.

Knowledge evidence

factors that impact on the selection and use of resources when researching and applying techniques in spatial design
materials, tools and equipment, and their capabilities and application to spatial design and manufacture
role of experimentation and testing in the design process
techniques and processes used to test design approaches
legislation and standards relevant to spatial design.

Foundation skills

Reading: Evaluates detailed textual and visual information and determines conceptual and production requirements, including applicable legislation and standards
Writing: Documents resources information and outcomes from idea development and testing processes using clear, specific language and industry-related terminology
Oral Communication: Elicits feedback and confirms understanding using questioning and active listening techniques Selects and uses applicable strategies to respond to feedback and present sample designs to others
Numeracy: Identifies financial needs from information that may be embedded in texts and calculates resource requirements
Self-management: Understands purpose of own role and related responsibility for compliance with applicable legal and ethical requirements and design standards when planning and undertaking design work
Interact with others: Collaborates with others and discusses work process and outcomes, elicits feedback and identifies improvements Selects and uses applicable communication conventions and techniques to respond to feedback and present prototypes to others
Planning and organising: Plans, organises and completes tasks required to meet project and time requirements Makes a series of analytical decisions about design options and applicable resources required for different design outcomes and their representation, using input from others when required
Initiative and enterprise: Directs own exploration of techniques and processes, and critically evaluates test samples

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