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Extend typographic design expertise

Extend typographic design expertise

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGRD603
State Code
AWI86
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to exploit the potential of typography to solve complex design challenges through research and exploration of advanced and specialised applications.It applies to individuals with a highly developed conceptual and technical understanding of type. They work in many different industry contexts including design studios, commercial printing, advertising, publishing, television and marketing. They work with two-dimensional (2-D), three-dimensional (3-D) and virtual applications. At this level, the designer is working independently, though is usually a member of a collaborative creative team.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research type to develop design solutions
  • 1.1 Assess the function and effect of type on visual communication using historical and contemporary research
  • 1.2 Research and evaluate detailed technical and aesthetic factors that influence the successful use of typography
  • 1.3 Explore relationships between typographic form and related imagery across digital and traditional media
  • 1.4 Analyse own approach to typography in the context of research
2. Explore creative and complex applications of type
  • 2.1 Explore and extend the potential of typography in own design practice
  • 2.2 Investigate the ways that typography conveys messages at a detailed level
  • 2.3 Analyse the interactions between text and other visual components in complex forms of information
  • 2.4 Experiment with the expressive potential of type
  • 2.5 Evaluate typography in the context of current technologies in design practice
3. Extend typography expertise in professional practice
  • 3.1 Apply typography to the needs of complex design projects
  • 3.2 Work effectively with complex, varied and large amounts of type
  • 3.3 Control typography hierarchy and systems within complex applications
  • 3.4 Create specialised type to meet particular design needs, including dynamic and sculptural type
  • 3.5 Develop typography for 2-D, 3-D and virtual applications
  • 3.6 Participate knowledgeably and critically in discussions with industry peers and professionals about typographic design
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7672 CUVGRD603A Extend typographic design expertise Unit of competency