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Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief

Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVDES04B
State Code
D1699
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/04/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2012
Field of Education
100501 - Graphic Arts And Design Studies
Original Release Date
20/08/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and integrate colour theory and design processes using 2-dimensional (2D) and/or 3-dimensional (3D) space. This is a core unit in design fundamentals and as such underpins many other specialisation units. People working in many industries require the skills and knowledge in this unit, and the unit is written to allow for contextualisation to a particular industry context.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Examine information on colour theory and design processes.
  • 1.1 Identify and access relevant sources of information on colour theory and design processes.1.2 Examine information with consideration of how colour and design issues may be integrated in the design process.
2 Apply and combine colour theory and design processes to produce samples.
  • 2.1 Select materials, tools and equipment required for the production of samples which integrate colour theory and design processes according to the needs of the brief.2.2 Follow appropriate and safe procedures to apply instances of design process and colour theory.2.3 Select, combine and explore the ways in which colour theory and design processes may be integrated.2.4 Consider outcomes in relation to processes used and suitability for the brief.
  • 2.5 Explore different approaches to satisfy the requirements of the brief.2.6 Produce a range of samples which demonstrate how colour theory and design processes can be integrated in two and/or three dimensional space.2.7 Present and store work in a format which takes account of the need for professional presentation and potential need for the samples in future work.
art and design work
books and magazines
manufactured structures
natural and architectural forms
optics
personal observation
scientific texts
software programs.

a range of drawing media and implements
a range of papers and cardboard
clays and plaster
fibre, tape, string
glues
light
nails, screws, wire
paints and inks
paper pulp
wood, metal fabric, plastic.

air guns and brushes
brushes
clamps
computer, scanner, relevant software programs
cutting blades
hammer, saw, pliers
light sources
pens and nibs
receptacles
rulers
scissors
spatulas
sponges.

balance
contrast
direction
emotional and cultural aspects of colour and design
harmonies and discords
illusion
mass
natural and artificial light
negative and positive form and space
proportion
relationships of form to form and form to space
rhythm
size
texture
tone.

binding, twisting, bending
cutting, folding
mark making
modelling
painting
pasting, taping
the application of light.

Producing
the application of integrated colour theories and design processes to a work in progress.

describes and specifies the work to be completed
is usually prepared by a commissioning body or organisation, e.g. supervisor, client, community organisation
may be written, diagrammatic, visual, verbal.

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

production of samples which integrate colour theory and design processes in accordance with the requirements of the brief
fundamental understanding of the ways in which colour theory and design processes may be combined in the production of design or art work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply colour theory and design processes to a specific context.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of the production of samples
questioning and discussion
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
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
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to produce samples using integrated colour theory and design processes in two and/or 3D space.
This unit underpins many specialisation units, both within the Visual Arts Craft and Design Training Package, and other Training Packages, e.g. Entertainment. It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with those units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6492 CUVDES04A Integrate colour theory and design processes in response to a brief Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S7603 CUVACD401A Integrate colour theory and design processes Unit of competency