CUADES521 — Design events

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What an assessment for CUADES521 must cover

45 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 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 Interpret event information

1.1Analyse event information and determine scope, objectives and design requirements
1.2Participate in preliminary concept meetings with required personnel to discuss requirements
1.3Identify environmental and social issues and other factors that may affect the design of events
1.4Discuss and agree on the designer’s role in relation to overall staging of events
1.5Explain the processes of design as it affects them to required personnel

2 Conduct and evaluate research

2.1Identify and source references that may inform the design process
2.2Assess venues and outdoor sites and analyse sources and references for design projects
2.3Assess the impact and potential of new and emerging technologies to inform the design
2.4Collect, collate and adapt materials to develop initial design concepts

3 Generate and assess ideas

3.1Generate different ideas for designs that respond to briefs
3.2Maximise contribution of ideas to concepts in collaboration with requires personnel
3.3Evaluate ideas in line with design brief requirements

4 Develop and document designs

4.1Discuss designs and incorporate additional requirements, amendments and new ideas as required
4.2Obtain agreement with required personnel in relation to consistent artistic interpretation
4.3Evaluate initial concepts and select approach that meets design requirements
4.4Develop event designs using agreed concepts
4.5Complete documentation according to organisational procedures
4.6Confirm event designs adhere to budget constraints and event schedules

5 Communicate design ideas and make amendments

5.1Present draft event designs and plans to required personnel in format that meets organisational procedures
5.2Participate in initial and ongoing evaluation of draft designs
5.3Negotiate and agree on design modifications and amend documentation as required
5.4Agree to final designs and produce comprehensive documentation for implementation according to organisational procedures
5.5Present final designs, plans and specifications to required personnel and confirm that all requirements have been met

Performance evidence

design at least one outdoor and one indoor event according to different design briefs.
establish and document the requirements of the design brief that includes: scope and objectives, budget, schedules, technical feasibility, environmental considerations, social considerations, legislative and regulatory considerations
present and negotiate realistic design solutions that take technical and infrastructure issues into account with required personnel
research background information and concepts that support the purpose or theme of the event being designed
communicate and work collaboratively with those involved in the design process.

Knowledge evidence

factors that need to be considered depending on whether events are being held in established venues, or outdoors in locations with little or no infrastructure and amenities
role of design in the overall artistic direction of events
design principles and the relationship between different design elements
copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation in relation to designing events
typical formats for documenting event designs
industry trends and technological developments that impact on the design of events
properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used to construct event sites.

Foundation skills

Reading: Organises, evaluates and critiques ideas and information from different complex written sources
Writing: Generates documentation in relation to the design of events
Oral communication: Seeks the views and opinions of others Obtains information using listening and questioning techniques Discusses ideas and solutions Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language
Numeracy: Performs calculations to confirm that projected expenditure on design aspects of events can be achieved within budget
Self-management: Works independently and collectively with responsibility for own goals, plans, decisions and outcomes Takes responsibility for meeting legal and regulatory requirements within scope of own role Applies organisational procedures when designing events
Teamwork: Responds to and draws on others’ perspectives when negotiating the design of events Collaborates in the event design process, playing an active role in facilitating group interaction, influencing direction, and taking a leadership role on occasion Considers whether, and how, others should be involved during the decision-making process
Planning and organising: Identifies required information and risks and evaluates alternative strategies and resources using logical planning processes and an understanding of context Manages time to complete tasks within deadlines
Initiative and enterprise: Applies knowledge of new and emerging technologies to the design process
Technology: Prepares workplace documentation using standard word processing and spreadsheet applications
Problem-solving: Invests time in developing and shaping several options before making a final choice, using a combination of lateral and analytical thinking to tailor and strengthen an idea to suit needs, resources and constraints

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What does an assessment tool for CUADES521 need to cover?

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