CUAGRD515 — Design and manipulate complex layouts

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What an assessment for CUAGRD515 must cover

40 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Analyse design needs

1.1Confirm communication objectives for publication based on design brief and consultations with required personnel
1.2Evaluate particular specifications of design brief
1.3Evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information for implications to design work.

2 Develop and refine layout ideas

2.1Conduct research to inform layout ideas
2.2Analyse different graphic techniques and technologies
2.3Assess elements required for overall design of layout
2.4Create and refine ideas and options for layouts
2.5Evaluate and select design approaches
2.6Produce and present visual representations of design ideas

3 Create and manipulate layouts

3.1Set up the document using the capabilities of appropriate software
3.2Manipulate and enhance the layout using a range of tools and features
3.3Support communication objectives with integration of text and visuals according to design brief
3.4Identify and resolve technical problems as required
3.5Apply design skills and technical expertise to layouts

4 Evaluate design work

4.1Critique the layout from functional and aesthetic perspectives in the context of the design objective
4.2Seek feedback from others as required
4.3Assess own work and identify key learnings to inform future work

5 Finalise technical aspects

5.1Edit and refine layouts to meet technical requirements
5.2Follow correct protocols for saving, exporting and storing files
5.3Establish appropriate file formats for output and appropriate colour management profiles

Performance evidence

produce and edit at least two layouts according to design brief requirements.
analyse layout requirements in briefs and other information sources
develop and present layout concepts
follow graphic studio safe work practices
use an extended range of tools and features of software with a high level of technical proficiency
integrate technical and creative processes to produce outcomes that meet design objectives
evaluate the effectiveness of layouts.

Knowledge evidence

common features and formats of different types of publications
sources of information for developing ideas about different layout options
interrelationships between different visual design components within a complex layout
current range of software programs available to graphic designers and opportunities and constraints of their application to different technologies
different graphic file formats and how and why they are used in different contexts
technical requirements for manipulating and formatting visual components and file types
file management protocols and procedures for a range of print and web-based publications
key safety requirements for using computer and keyboard.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates complex textual and visual information from a range of sources to identify content
Oral Communication: Participates in discussions using active listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding of design requirements and seek feedback from others Presents detailed information using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience and purpose
Self-management: Takes responsibility for establishment and adherence to safe work Takes responsibility for planning and managing tasks and processes within own workload
Teamwork: Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to identify shared goals, seek feedback and present information to others
Problem solving: Invests time in developing options using a combination of creative and analytical thinking, technical exploration and design refinement before production of preliminary layout visuals Makes intuitive and analytical decisions about manipulation and integration of text and type into layouts that meet aesthetic and communication requirements, solving technical problems as they arise Reviews effectiveness of aesthetic and technical decisions to meet objectives with input from others, and appraises design solutions for opportunities to inform future work Evaluates purpose when selecting and using software tools to develop and refine visual information

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What does an assessment tool for CUAGRD515 need to cover?

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