Unit of competency Outline
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Produce typographic design solutions
Produce typographic design solutions
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGRD503
CUAGRD503
State Code
AWI94
AWI94
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce professional typography for a wide range of communication needs. Typographic design solutions may include advertisements, headlines, logotypes, signage systems, posters, charts or mass text applications.It applies to individuals who use a broad range of digital and print applications in many different graphic design industry contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research type as visual communication
- 1.1 Research the history, theory and practice of typography and its application to graphic design practice
- 1.2 Assess the effects of typography trends or fashions on professional practice
2. Analyse design needs
- 2.1 Confirm communication objectivesbased on the design briefand consultation with relevant people
- 2.2 Evaluate design brief requirements
- 2.3 Source and evaluate legal considerations and other information pertinent to design brief
3. Develop ideas for typographic solutions
- 3.1 Assess typographic options in the context of the brief
- 3.2 Identify and access sources of information and ideas about type to inform work
- 3.3 Test different type fonts, faces and styles to determine suitability
- 3.4 Explore hand drawing techniques and a range of media to create type based on the needs of the brief
- 3.5 Consider production issues resulting from type selection and delivery platform
- 3.6 Evaluate and select typographic approaches for their potential to meet the communication need
- 3.7 Produce and present visual representations of design ideas and confirm as required
4. Manipulate and integrate type
- 4.1 Explore options for type design using essential typography theory and principles
- 4.2 Use advanced features of software to confidently manipulate and arrange type
- 4.3 Explore different ways of integrating type within the design
- 4.4 Identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise
5. Integrate type within the overall design
- 5.1 Explore and integrate elements and principles of design into design solution
- 5.2 Integrate other visual components and typographic elements into layouts
- 5.3 Produce a final design that supports key communication objectives
- 5.4 Establish and follow protocols for saving, exporting and storing work
6. Evaluate typographic design solutions
- 6.1 Evaluate functional and aesthetic qualities of typography in the overall design
- 6.2 Evaluate the chosen solution and its potential to inform future work
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7666 | CUVGRD503A | Produce typographic design solutions | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOF9 | CUA50725 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |
| BGU2 | CUA50720 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |
| AZK6 | CUA50715 | Diploma of Graphic Design | Qualification |