CUAGRD502 — Produce graphic designs for 2-D and 3-D applications
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What an assessment for CUAGRD502 must cover
58 assessable components: 7 elements (31 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 14 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 Interpret briefs for 2-D and 3-D work
- 1.1Confirm the objectives of the work based on the design brief
- 1.2Evaluate design brief specifications
- 1.3Source and evaluate other information and considerations pertinent to design brief
2 Collaborate and liaise with others
- 2.1Identify relevant people who contribute to the design process
- 2.2Collaborate with others to inform and enhance the design process
- 2.3Invite critical analysis of own work by others and act on feedback
3 Develop and present ideas for 2-D and 3-D work
- 3.1Explore a range of sources to inform ideas for work, and consider associated intellectual property implications
- 3.2Evaluate ideas and options for meeting the brief using critical and creative thinking techniques
- 3.3Experiment with techniques, equipment and media to develop ideas
- 3.4Consider new and different approaches to format, type and visuals
- 3.5Evaluate and review ideas for technical viability and suitability for communicating key messages
- 3.6Produce and present visual representations of the design proposal
- 3.7Produce clearly written explanatory information to support visual representation
4 Plan and organise the production of work
- 4.1Assess specific processes, materials and technologies needed to realise technical and creative aspects of proposed designs
- 4.2Determine and organise the financial, physical and other resources required to complete the project
- 4.3Develop a realistic timeframe for the production of work
- 4.4Assess and respond to possible project constraints and risks
- 4.5Monitor the project workflow
- 4.6Develop production specifications supported by comprehensive visual and written documentation of the design processes
5 Realise 2-D and 3-D designs
- 5.1Extend skills with selected processes, materials and technologies to fulfil the objectives of the brief
- 5.2Consider the elements and principles of design and manipulate format, type and visual elements to achieve desired effects
- 5.3Engage in ongoing evaluation and refinement of creative and technical aspects
- 5.4Apply safe work practices during the production process
6 Finalise artwork
- 6.1Prepare artwork to technical production specifications
- 6.2Create documentation to support the final artwork
- 6.3Conduct final checks and proofing processes
- 6.4Make necessary adjustments and confirm final artwork and documentation with others as required
7 Evaluate own work
- 7.1Review work in progress and final work against requirements of the brief
- 7.2Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking
- 7.3Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the work process
- 7.4Reflect on completed work to recognise own professional practice and skill development needs
Performance evidence
- interpret briefs to produce a body of two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) graphic design work that meets the creative and technical requirements
- organise and schedule creative and technical processes, production and presentation of design work within effective timeframes
- collaborate with others in design and evaluation processes
- write and present explanatory information to support graphic design visuals
- recognise and document professional development needs.
Knowledge evidence
- outline typical information found in briefs for 2-D and 3-D graphic design work
- explain other information that could be sourced to support understanding of design briefs
- explain the elements and principles of design
- explain colour management techniques and theory
- discuss the application of typographic theory and practice to the development of effective design solutions
- explain pre-press processes and their function in the graphic design process
- summarise costing processes for graphic design work
- list typical visual representations used in graphic design work and outline the techniques for incorporating and manipulating them
- outline critical and creative thinking techniques and their application in graphic design practice
- identify typical problems that occur during the graphic design process, and how to avoid or resolve them
- describe current practice for documenting and presenting graphic design work
- outline basic project management techniques, particularly in relation to work planning, time management and resource management
- discuss intellectual property issues and legislation associated with graphic design practice
- outline key safety requirements for production processes in graphic design work.
Foundation skills
- Learning: • Uses reflection to critically evaluate work performance and consider further skill development requirements
- Reading: • Interprets and evaluates information from a range of sources and determines how content may be applied in work contexts • Reviews specifications and requirements for proofing purposes
- Writing: • Uses clear, specific language and industry related terminology to prepare detailed information that conveys design concept realisation, production processes and specifications
- Oral Communication: • Initiates discussions with others encouraging exchange of ideas and feedback • Uses listening and questioning to confirm work meets requirements • Presents detailed information to others using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience and purpose
- Numeracy: • Calculates project costs and production time frames
- Navigate the world of work: • Considers intellectual property requirements when undertaking research for work projects • Adheres to safe work practice and regulatory requirements
- Interact with others: • Uses appropriate communication methods and practices to foster a collaborative approach to design processes and the presentation of final solutions to others
- Get the work done: • Develops plans that include logically sequenced tasks required to produce 2D and 3D design solutions • Invests time in developing and shaping options using a combination of creative and critical thinking and exploratory practice to strengthen design solutions before making final choices • Makes a range of critical decisions, taking a range of anticipated risks and identified constraints into account • Checks final production process for adherence to specifications and identifies necessary adjustments • Considers purpose, needs and limitations when selecting and using digital applications for a range of tasks involved in production of design work • Uses evaluation and review to identify improvement opportunities
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