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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
The brief: | describes and specifies the work to be completedis usually prepared by the commissioning body or organisation, e.g. supervisor, client, community organisationmay be written, diagrammatic, visual, verbal. |
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The graphic design work may be: | advertisingannual reportsbannersbook designcorporate presentationscorporate stationeryinvitationlogospostersvisual merchandisingweb design. |
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Specifications would be articulated in the brief and may refer to: | audiencemediumpurposestyle. |
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Parametersor constraints may refer to: | costlegal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerationsmaterial characteristicsquantitytechnologytime frame. |
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Information pertinent to the brief may be about: | client's organisational backgroundhealth and safety considerationslegal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerationsproduct characteristics and statisticsstyle considerationssubject matter. |
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Work space needs may include: | drafting tableelectronic equipmentlighting and power requirementsprocess-specific needs. |
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Materials may include: | drawing implementsinksrange of papers of differing weights and textureswet mediumswood, board, fabrics, perspex, metal surfaces. |
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Tools and equipment may include: | a range of brushesair brushappropriate software, e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD, Quark Express, Powerpoint brushes computerdigital cameradrafting table and equipmenthand toolslight boxnibs and pensprinter projection equipment and screensscannerscrapers spatulas spongesspray cansspray gunstorage devices. |
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Safety requirements are in accordance with: | Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulation and standards. |
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Preliminary visual representation may involve: | computer-aided drawingsketchingtechnical drawing. |
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Criteria for the selection of the approach may include: | access to materials, tools and equipment required for the production of the graphic designaccess to specialist support servicesconsistency with the brief for the graphic designease of application personal affinity with medium and materials. |
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The approach may encompass: | aesthetic considerationschoice of medium and materialsdesign solutionsthe parameters of the brief. |
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Testing and experimenting may involve: | exploring techniques by making practice pieces, test pieces, mock-ups or samplestesting materials and their application. |
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Techniques may include: | digital imaginghand building (displays, installations, mock-ups)hand drawn illustration, letteringpreparing work for printing processes. |
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Refining the approach may involve: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of designadjustment to contentadjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the techniqueno change. |
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Documenting the approach may involve: | final drawings, plans, illustrations, photographswritten rationale or description. |
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