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Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs

Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAGRD506
State Code
AWI91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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 develop an industry focus for graphic design practice and to adapt that practice to meet both current and emerging industry opportunities.It applies to individuals who are developing a graphic design practice to meet different industry needs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an industry focus for design practice
  • 1.1 Establish the range of current and potential professional opportunities for graphic design practice
  • 1.2 Determine keyprofessional relationships for graphic designers
  • 1.3 Evaluate ways that graphic designers do business and the business practices they use
  • 1.4 Engage with industry networks and sources as part of a developing professional practice
2. Address key legal and safety requirements for graphic design practice
  • 2.1 Evaluate key legal considerations for graphic design practice
  • 2.2 Build safe work practices into all graphic design work according to relevant legislation and standards
  • 2.3 Perform work in ways that take account of intellectual property issues in graphic design practice
3. Research and evaluate graphic design trends
  • 3.1 Source information on local and globalgraphic design trendsusingformal and informal research strategies
  • 3.2 Assess the ways in which industry practice may change in response to different trends
  • 3.3 Evaluate convergence and connections that are developing between graphic design and other professions and industries
4. Develop skills to meet trends
  • 4.1 Analyse the impact of current and emerging trends on the skills needed by graphic designers
  • 4.2 Analyse the impact of trends on fundamental skills and professional expertise
  • 4.3 Take action to address the need for own skills development
5. Develop own response to changing trends and technologies
  • 5.1 Assess the implications and consequences of graphic design trends on own work
  • 5.2 Usecritical analysisto identify creative or commercial opportunities presented by emerging trends
  • 5.3 Use networking and professional development opportunities to identify and respond to industry trends
  • 5.4 Refine approaches to work in response to current and emerging trends
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7669 CUVGRD506A Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODK14 CUAGRD516 Develop graphic design practice to meet industry needs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZK6 CUA50715 Diploma of Graphic Design Qualification