Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse design needs
- Develop and refine layout ideas
- Identify relevant sources and conduct research to inform layout ideas
- Consider the opportunities and constraints offered by different techniques and technologies
- Assess the different elements that need to be incorporated into the overall layout
- Create and refine ideas and options by working with the fundamental elements and principles of design
- Refine ideas through use of ongoing technical experimentation
- Evaluate and select approaches based on their potential to meet the communication need
- Produce and present visual representations of design ideas and communicate with others to confirm as required
- Create and manipulate layouts
- Set up the document using the capabilities of appropriate software
- Manipulate and enhance the layout through use of an extended range of tools and features
- Support communication objectives with effective integration of text and visuals
- Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise
- Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise
- Enhance outcomes by allowing the creative and technical processes to work together
- Establish and follow safe work practices in the work process
- Evaluate design work
- Finalise technical aspects