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Develop professional illustrations

Develop professional illustrations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAILL511
State Code
ODH01
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 create illustrations using advanced compositional skills in both print and digital formats. It involves experimentation with different approaches and techniques for communication of key messages in different contexts.The unit applies to highly skilled illustrators who work with a high level of independence seeking mentoring and guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the illustration brief
  • 1.1 Analyse the illustration brief for key communication objectives
  • 1.2 Identify the appropriate context for the illustrative work
  • 1.3 Discuss and develop shared understanding of illustration with required personnel
2. Generate and assess ideas for illustrations
  • 2.1 Evaluate the specific context and proposed media for the illustrative work
  • 2.2 Identify and source references that inform ideas for the illustrative work
  • 2.3 Evaluate current and emerging trends in illustration for potential ideas
  • 2.4 Explore and experiment with different approaches and techniques that effectively convey key messages
  • 2.5 Create relationships between different visual components
  • 2.6 Assess feedback from experts and apply to illustration where required
  • 2.7 Assess ideas for technical, creative and budgetary implications
  • 2.8 Refine and select approaches that best balance the overall needs of the brief
3. Create illustrations
  • 3.1 Create impactful illustrations through effective engagement with the elements and principles of design
  • 3.2 Establish spatial relationships in illustrations using advanced compositional skills
  • 3.3 Create appropriate mood and feeling in illustrations
  • 3.4 Develop and reflect on evolving personal style in illustrative work
  • 3.5 Engage in an ongoing process of testing, creative collaboration and refinement during the process
4. Finalise illustrations
  • 4.1 Modify and amend work according to negotiations with required personnel
  • 4.2 Support the production process through accurate and comprehensive documentation
  • 4.3 Present final illustrations and documentation to required personnel and confirm acceptance
5. Evaluate effectiveness of illustrations
  • 5.1 Evaluate completed illustrations for success in achieving key communication objectives
  • 5.2 Assess work against creative, technical and business considerations
  • 5.3 Evaluate own role in design process and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI77 CUAILL501 Develop professional illustrations Unit of competency