Unit of competency Outline
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Develop self as a furniture designer
Develop self as a furniture designer
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFFDT5004A
LMFFDT5004A
State Code
WA390
WA390
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/12/2010
Field of Education
080305 - Personal Management Training
Original Release Date
07/12/2010
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit specifies the outcome required to develop self as a furniture designer technically, professionally and artistically through research and reflection.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Critically analyse and evaluate products and images for visual aesthetics
- 1.1. Qualities of three dimensional principles and elements of design are identified and reviewed from reference material
- 1.2. Products and images are evaluated for three dimensional elements and principles and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
- 1.3. Cultural and psychological factors of visual appeal are identified from reference documents and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice and requirements
- 1.4. Products and images are assessed for cultural and psychological factors influencing their aesthetic appeal
2. Use a visual language in own work
- 2.1. Own work is documented and collated
- 2.2. Works are analysed for contemporary visual aesthetic design elements and principles
- 2.3. Visual language is developed within own work
- 2.4. Visual language in own work is recognised and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
3. Critically analyse social and ethical issues in contemporary society affecting furniture design
- 3.1. Details of social and ethical issues in contemporary society which may impact on the furniture are identified and documented in accordance with enterprise practice
- 3.2. Issues are analysed against the practice of furniture design and conclusions are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
- 3.3. Conclusions are used to influence new design developments
4. Recognise historical context of furniture products
- 4.1. Details of furniture from historical periods are identified from reference materials and existing examples and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
- 4.2. Historical design elements and details are identified in own design proposals and product
- 4.3. Contemporary design elements are assessed against details of historical periods and recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
5. Critically analyse and recognise the impact of art and design movements on the development of products
- 5.1. Dominant ideas and details of art and design movements are identified from reference material or product examples
- 5.2. Product proposals are assessed for visual attributes and results are recorded in accordance with enterprise practice
- 5.3. Design attributes are compared with the dominant ideas and details of art and design movements and results recorded in accordance with enterprise practice.
6. Identify technical skills needs to improve own practice of designing products
- 6.1. Details of current design skills are identified and documented
- 6.2. Needs analysis for improvement of own design practice is undertaken
- 6.3. Details of technical skills required to improve are documented
- 6.4. Training opportunities for required technical skills are identified and documented
7. Establish networks with other furniture designers, makers and other design professionals
- 7.1. Career relationships with other design professionals are mapped
- 7.2. New areas of network possibilities are identified and documented
- 7.3. New network contacts are established with other furniture design professionals
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Principles and elements of design
may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement
Enterprise requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Visual language
may include but not limited to the visual traits in work and proposals which communicate clearly information needed
Social and ethical issues
may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers
Historical periods
may include but not be limited to historical periods of furniture styles from Egyptian to deconstructivism
may also include but not limited to design schools and groups from the 20th and 21st centuries
Art and design movements
may include but not be limited to historical art and design movements, schools and groups from Egyptian to deconstructivism, and European design schools and groups
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Principles and elements of design
may include but not be limited to point, line, plane, volume, shape, form, tone, colour, surface, texture, scale, size, vertex, edge, face, position, direction, space, balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, repetition, pattern, relief, mass and movement
Enterprise requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, enterprise, guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Visual language
may include but not limited to the visual traits in work and proposals which communicate clearly information needed
Social and ethical issues
may include but not be limited to issues relating to social justice, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, cultural heritage and social responsibility of furniture makers
Historical periods
may include but not be limited to historical periods of furniture styles from Egyptian to deconstructivism
may also include but not limited to design schools and groups from the 20th and 21st centuries
Art and design movements
may include but not be limited to historical art and design movements, schools and groups from Egyptian to deconstructivism, and European design schools and groups
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Report on design principles and elements for at least three other furniture designer's product
Produce a documented folio of own work
Identify visual language in own work and further develop this through subsequent projects
Document ethical issues in design, manufacture and society in accordance with enterprise practice
Identify and document art and design movements elements and historical context in own product
Identify and document personal skills needs, including:
conduct and document a needs analysis on required design skills
prepare and produce a training plan and career map
establish and maintain networks with other design professionals
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
a realistic furniture makers product
specific information covering aesthetic appeal
historical context, art and design movements
details of enterprise practice
technical skills needs of contemporary furniture makers
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with other related units of competency
Guidance information for assessment
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Report on design principles and elements for at least three other furniture designer's product
Produce a documented folio of own work
Identify visual language in own work and further develop this through subsequent projects
Document ethical issues in design, manufacture and society in accordance with enterprise practice
Identify and document art and design movements elements and historical context in own product
Identify and document personal skills needs, including:
conduct and document a needs analysis on required design skills
prepare and produce a training plan and career map
establish and maintain networks with other design professionals
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
a realistic furniture makers product
specific information covering aesthetic appeal
historical context, art and design movements
details of enterprise practice
technical skills needs of contemporary furniture makers
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with other related units of competency
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI299 | MSFFDT5003 | Develop self as a furniture designer | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W644 | LMF50508 | Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology | Qualification |