Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUVDES403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CUVDES403A - Research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for the design of wearable objects. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges. The unit covers the design process to the point of producing prototypes of wearable objects.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Individuals who generate design ideas and solutions for wearable objects, such as fashion accessories and clothing, costumes, footwear, millinery and jewellery, apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.Skills associated with producing the final wearable objects can be found in units related to specific disciplines, e.g. making costumes or jewellery. These units can be found elsewhere in CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package, or in other Training Packages such as CUF07 Screen and Media or LMT07 Textiles, Clothing and Footwear.At this level, research, experimentation and ongoing refinement are used to produce a range of design work where an individual is beginning the process of finding an individual style. Work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance as required.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret briefs for the design of wearable objects
  • Interpret the specifications of design briefs
  • Take user or client requirements into account when making decisions about designing wearable objects
  • Clarify issues about specifications, parameters and constraints with relevant people as required
  • Research and evaluate information pertinent to briefs
       
Element: Organise resources
  • Identify resources required to develop prototypes of wearable objects, including work space, materials, tools and equipment
  • Prepare and care for resources according to requirements
  • Follow storage and inventory procedures
       
Element: Test design approaches for wearable objects
  • Produce preliminary visual representations
  • Identify possible approaches and establish criteria for selecting final approach
  • Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment and test approaches and techniques
  • Evaluate testing processes against criteria and select the approach that best meets the requirements of briefs
  • Critique own work and seek feedback as required
  • Refine and document the design approach based on testing and evaluation
       
Element: Make prototypes of wearable objects
  • Evaluate the need for object fabrication and the scope of work required
  • Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach
  • Make the prototype or sample ensuring consistency with design concepts and briefs
  • Respond positively to feedback and refine work as required
  • Present prototypes within agreed timeframes
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

test and use a range of approaches and techniques for the design of wearable objects in response to the requirements of a brief

produce a prototype of at least one wearable object

apply knowledge of processes and techniques used to design wearable objects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

briefs on which to base the design of wearable objects

equipment and tools used to produce prototypes of wearable objects.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of design or prototyping work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques

evaluation of objects designed by the candidate

questioning and discussion about the candidate’s intentions and the work outcome

review of visual documentation for wearable objects

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to engage with others about approaches to the design of wearable objects

initiative and enterprise skills to experiment with techniques to produce effects that enhance wearable objects

learning skills to refine and improve a range of techniques

literacy skills to:

interpret design briefs

research information to support graphic design work

numeracy skills to:

calculate costs and quantities

take measurements

self-management and planning skills to plan work tasks

technical skills to evaluate, adapt and integrate a range of techniques into the design and prototyping of wearable objects

Required knowledge

role of experimentation in the design process

work and ideas of other designers of wearable objects

formal elements and principles of design and their application to the design of wearable objects

techniques, materials, tools and equipment and their application to designing and making wearable objects

capabilities of different types of equipment used in the manufacture of wearable objects

common formats and features of briefs relating to the design of wearable objects

history and theory of design in relation to the design of wearable objects

intellectual property issues and legislation and their relevance to the design of wearable objects

sustainability considerations for wearable object design

OHS requirements relevant to the design of wearable objects

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.

Specifications may refer to:

medium

purpose

style

target group.

Briefs are usually prepared by a commissioning body or organisation and may be:

diagrammatic

verbal

visual

written.

Wearable objects may include:

accessories

costumes

fashion clothing

footwear

jewellery

millinery.

Parameters and constraints may refer to:

budgeting and financing requirements

cost of production

number of items

outlets

timeframes.

Relevant people may include:

clients

colleagues

industry practitioners

managers

mentors

supervisors.

Information may be about:

design standards

health and safety

industry standards

considerations, such as:

contractual

copyright

ethical

legal

technology

material characteristics and capabilities.

Work space needs may include:

dry and wet areas

dust extraction

lighting

process-specific space needs

ventilation.

Materials may include:

acrylic

cardboard

dyes

fabric

felt

fibre

found objects

inks

latex

leather

metal

paints

paper

plastics

pulp

rubber

spun fibre

stones

straw

wire

wood.

Tools and equipment relate to requirements for dressmaking, shoemaking and leatherwork, millinery and jewellery making, and include:

blocks

hand tools

lasts

leather-working tools

metal-working tools

painting and dying equipment

sewing machines for fabric and leather

weaving equipment

woodworking tools.

Preliminary visual representations may involve:

computer-aided drawing

mock-up

sketching.

Approaches may include:

aesthetic considerations

choice of medium and materials

design solutions

parameters of the brief.

Criteria may relate to:

access to materials, tools and equipment required to make objects

access to specialist fabricators

consistency with briefs for wearable objects

ease of manufacture

personal affinity with medium and materials.

Strategies to test techniques may involve:

exploring techniques by making practice pieces, test pieces, mock-ups or samples

testing materials by applying stress tests and colour tests.

Techniques may include:

bottoming

casting

crimping

dying

embellishing

embossing

engraving

etching

finishing

in-seaming

knitting

knotting

lasting

leatherwork

metalwork

millinery stitching

painting

printing

sewing

stitching

stone setting

straw and felt blocking

trimming

weaving.

Process to refine design approach may involve:

adjustment to design and design considerations

adjustment to use the extended capabilities of the techniques.

Process used to document the design approach may involve:

final drawings

illustrations

material samples

models

photographs

specifications for fabrication

written rationale or description.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret the specifications of design briefs 
Take user or client requirements into account when making decisions about designing wearable objects 
Clarify issues about specifications, parameters and constraints with relevant people as required 
Research and evaluate information pertinent to briefs 
Identify resources required to develop prototypes of wearable objects, including work space, materials, tools and equipment 
Prepare and care for resources according to requirements 
Follow storage and inventory procedures 
Produce preliminary visual representations 
Identify possible approaches and establish criteria for selecting final approach 
Select appropriate materials, tools and equipment and test approaches and techniques 
Evaluate testing processes against criteria and select the approach that best meets the requirements of briefs 
Critique own work and seek feedback as required 
Refine and document the design approach based on testing and evaluation 
Evaluate the need for object fabrication and the scope of work required 
Select and organise materials, tools and equipment for fabrication according to design approach 
Make the prototype or sample ensuring consistency with design concepts and briefs 
Respond positively to feedback and refine work as required 
Present prototypes within agreed timeframes 

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