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Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development
CUV60311
D661
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 12/10/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of professional practitioners in the creative arts industries. As such, it reflects the role of people who analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual or managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad. These people are sometimes accountable for group outcomes.
This qualification has application across a range of creative arts industry contexts where the individual is required to:
conceive and develop ideas, designs or styles (and document these for production)
determine the objectives/constraints of design briefs by consulting with clients
formulate concepts (and prepare/commission diagrams, illustrations, layouts, models, plans, prototypes, samples and sketches to communicate these concepts)
negotiate solutions
undertake research and analyse aesthetic, commercial, cultural, functional and spatial requirements.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
graphic designer (exhibition, film and video graphics, publication)
illustrator (animator, cartoonist, technical)
multimedia designer (digital media, interactive media)
visual arts and crafts professional (ephemeral, multimedia, new media).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)Four (4) core units plus
Twelve (12) elective units
The elective units consist of:
- six (6) units from Group A; no more than three (3) of those six (6) units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification
- two (2) units from Group A and/or Group B
- of the remaining four (4) units:
- up to four (4) may be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to four (4) may be from an Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to three (3) may be from an accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7640 | CUVDES601B | Design innovative products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0911 | BSBOHS509A | Ensure a safe workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S7681 | CUVIND501B | Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1095 | CUFCMP501A | Manage and exploit copyright arrangements | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Note: no more than three (3) of those six (6) units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D209 | CUV60307 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZL9 | CUA60415 | Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
