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Engage in the business of graphic design

Engage in the business of graphic design

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGRD611
State Code
ODE13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to adopt a professional, commercial approach to graphic design practice. It involves evaluating the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional in the graphic design industry.The unit applies to those 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 requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adopt professional work practices
  • 1.1 Evaluate the skills and knowledge needed to practice as a professional graphic designer
  • 1.2 Collaborate with other professionals to discuss creative and commercial aspects of graphic design
  • 1.3 Evaluate own current skills and abilities and opportunities for professional development
  • 1.4 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
  • 2.2 Investigate costing practices and charges for graphic design work
  • 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 information to build own approach to the commercial position of own practice
3. Analyse the legal, moral and ethical obligations of graphic designers
  • 3.1 Evaluate the legal and moral rights and obligations of graphic designers
  • 3.2 Apply legal and moral obligations to work practices
  • 3.3 Engage work 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
AWI90 CUAGRD601 Engage in the business of graphic design Unit of competency