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Design and lay out digital signs for production

Design and lay out digital signs for production

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSG3001
State Code
BBB14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design and lay out signs using industry-recognised design software and to prepare files to be print ready.The unit supports sign manufacturers who design and modify signs according to client requirements and prepare artwork for a range of diverse outputs, which can include vehicles, posters, billboards and panels.Sign designs can be simple or complex in nature according to the range of software functionality used and the nature and volume of elements used to design the sign.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan production job.
  • 1.1 Client requirements and visual design elements are discussed, confirmed with client, and applied to planning.
  • 1.2 Use of existing client artwork is identified, and scope and limitations of potential file formats are discussed.
  • 1.3 Style parameters to be applied to sign are discussed and confirmed with client.
  • 1.4 Design timeframe requirements are established, confirmed with client, and applied to planning.
2 Prepare to design sign.
  • 2.1 Industry-recognised software appropriate to sign design is selected and set up according to job requirements.
  • 2.2 New file is created and document parameters are set up appropriate to final sign specifications.
  • 2.3 Existing digital artwork is imported where required, checked for compatibility with software and output devices, and prepared as appropriate to the task.
  • 2.4 Image databases are researched and images that meet design brief and stock images are selected and imported in appropriate file formats.
  • 2.5 Design templates are selected and imported in appropriate file formats.
3 Design sign.
  • 3.1 Digital elements of the sign are created according to client requirements.
  • 3.2 Elements are arranged in layers to allow for effective selection and re-arrangement.
  • 3.3 Text blocks are created as required, and text is entered, formatted and flowed into document using software functionality and in line with client requirements.
  • 3.4 Graphic elements of sign are selected, positioned and edited using relevant software functionality in line with client requirements.
4 Produce vector objects and shapes.
  • 4.1 Vector objects and shapes are produced with required attributes using relevant software functionality, and manipulated until graphic framework is finalised.
  • 4.2 Lines and curves are adjusted and edited to fit design specifications.
  • 4.3 Objects are painted and transposed and strokes and effects are scaled according to the design brief.
  • 4.4 Colour and appearance attributes are selected and copied according to client brief.
  • 4.5 Gradients, fills and patterns are used to paint and blend according to client requirements.
5 Edit raster images.
  • 5.1 Images are retouched and colour and tone corrections are adjusted to meet client requirements.
  • 5.2 Contouring technique is applied to produce the best result, depending on the image.
  • 5.3 Edited image is saved in appropriate format to allow for importing into other applications and to conform to job specifications.
6 Obtain client approval for design.
  • 6.1 Draft sign layout is produced and working file saved in appropriate file format.
  • 6.2 Compressed file is sent to client in appropriate file format for approval.
  • 6.3 Client feedback is obtained for sign design and sign is reviewed and modified where required according to client feedback.
  • 6.4 Client sign-off is obtained on final version sign design and sign.
7 Finalise sign design and layout.
  • 7.1 Approved design layout is produced in appropriate file format and checked to be free of errors.
  • 7.2 File resolution is adjusted to suit relevant print outputs.
  • 7.3 Print ready design layout is produced, saved in appropriate file formats, and stored according to workplace procedures and client requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9521 CPCCSI2002A Lay out and design signage Unit of competency
WE997 CPCCSI3016A Produce digital signage using advanced software applications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDJ3 CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics Qualification