Unit of competency Outline

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Engage in the business of graphic design

Engage in the business of graphic design

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGRD601
State Code
AWI90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adopt a professional, commercial approach to graphic design practice.It applies to individuals who work autonomously across a diverse range of industry and community contexts. They could be employed by others in small or large organisations, operate as freelancers or set up their own studios.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adopt professional work practices
  • 1.1 Develop and maintain aprofessional work ethic to support graphic design practice
  • 1.2 Collaborate, communicate and share ideas with other professionals about creative and commercial aspects of graphic design
  • 1.3 Evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to operate as a professional graphic designer
  • 1.4 Evaluate own current skills and abilities and the need for further professional development
  • 1.5 Evaluate all aspects of own practice on an ongoing basis
2. Develop commercial skills for graphic design
  • 2.1 Assess the key commercial relationships that operate in the graphic design sector, and how they are affected by changing trends
  • 2.2 Investigate costing practices and charges for graphic design work in different industry contexts
  • 2.3 Assess the opportunities used by graphic designers to promote their services
  • 2.4 Analyse the client perspective of graphic design and its impact on professional practice
  • 2.5 Evaluate relevant information to build own approach to the commercial position of own practice
3. Analyse the rights and obligations of graphic designers
  • 3.1 Evaluate the legal and moral rights and obligations of graphic designers
  • 3.2 Practise work and business in ways that meet legal and moral obligations
  • 3.3 Pursue own rights as a graphic designer consistent with own professional and ethical standards
4. Pursue professional graphic design opportunities
  • 4.1 Evaluate new work opportunities for graphic designers at a local and global level
  • 4.2 Identify and evaluate opportunities that exist in current anddevelopinggraphic designtrends
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7670 CUVGRD601A Engage in the business of graphic design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODE13 CUAGRD611 Engage in the business of graphic design Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZL9 CUA60415 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development Qualification
AZL7 CUA60315 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design Qualification