Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and combine colour theory and design processes into two-dimensional or three-dimensional work.
It applies to individuals who use design processes in visual communication situations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research information on colour theory and design processes | 1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on colour theory and design processes 1.2 Research historical and contemporary approaches to colour and design in the context of a work project 1.3 Evaluate information to determine how colour theory and design may be integrated into the design process 1.4 Consider intellectual property and other legislative requirements relevant to design processes |
2. Communicate ideas through the application of colour and design theory | 2.1 Experiment with selected materials, tools and equipment to determine new ways in which colour theory and design processes may be integrated 2.2 Explore and develop new ideas through a process of experimentation 2.3 Achieve solutions by working with the elements and principles of design and different aspects of colour |
3. Evaluate design work | 3.1 Reflect on own application of design process and success in communicating concepts 3.2 Identify areas for future improvement, especially in terms of own skill development 3.3 Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
research colour theory and the design process and analyse findings
use practical exploration and experimentation to enhance idea development
apply colour theory and design processes to communicate ideas in projects
use strategies to evaluate work outcomes.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain how differences in individual perception and choice within the design process influences final outcomes
discuss the effects of rigid application of colour theory to design processes and project outcomes
explain ways in which colour theory and design processes can be explored and combined to meet the needs of a project
list a range of materials, tools and equipment required for the production of samples that integrate colour theory and design processes
explain how other artists and designers have applied colour theory and design processes to their work
summarise intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on aspects of design.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
tools, materials and equipment used in the design process in the relevant context
information sources.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 3.2 | Identifies own skills gaps |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 | Sources, analyses and interprets a range of visual and textual information to inform design ideas and project solutions |
Oral Communication | 3.3 | Selects and uses appropriate strategies to initiate discussion of work and elicit feedback |
Navigate the world of work | 1.4 | Considers the implications of intellectual property and other legislation requirements when undertaking research and planning design work |
Interact with others | 3.3 | Seeks feedback from others and considers its value in the improvement of future performance |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1 | Plans and implements research-related tasks Selects and organises suitable resources to produce design solutions Tests the capabilities of materials tools and equipment with creative experimentation to discover new ways of integrating theory and processes Develops new ideas using investigative processes and refines them using design principles and elements Evaluates outcomes of design decisions |
Sectors
Visual communication – art, craft and design