Unit of competency Outline
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Apply colour to design brief
Apply colour to design brief
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP423C
ICPPP423C
State Code
D3147
D3147
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/07/2013
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
25/07/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively apply colour to enhance artwork and to meet the requirements of a design brief.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare colour options
- 1.1. Colour requirements of the brief are identified and clarified if necessary
- 1.2. The effectiveness of different colour schemes used previously by self and others are compared to influence current artwork
- 1.3. Colour tools are used to inform choice of colours
- 1.4. Overall colour composition is developed taking into account target audience, balance and relationships
2. Apply colour to artwork
- 2.1. Colours are applied to the artwork according to specifications of the brief
- 2.2. Colour and objects are appraised to ensure overall balance and emphasis and adjustments made as required
- 2.3. Any halftones are matched with similar colours according to specifications of the brief
- 2.4. Overall artwork is appraised to ensure best possible colour options are used given the brief and other elements of the artwork and changes are made if necessary
- 2.5. Artwork samples that effectively meet the brief are produced
- 2.6. Artwork is saved and prepared for presentation to client
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Colour requirements may include:
object colour balance, colour contrast, browser safe colours, RGB Spectrum, process colour, spot colour.
Colour schemes may include:
colour grading, colour scales, colour attributes in hue, chroma, value.
Colour tools may include:
colour Hex charts, colour wheels, colour swatches, Sixteen Predefined Colours, PANTONE.
Target audience may include:
consumer preferences, corporate identity, mood, age group or gender appeal, social connotations of colour.
Balance may include:
optical centre, colour relationships, composition balance, colour/object balance.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Colour requirements may include:
object colour balance, colour contrast, browser safe colours, RGB Spectrum, process colour, spot colour.
Colour schemes may include:
colour grading, colour scales, colour attributes in hue, chroma, value.
Colour tools may include:
colour Hex charts, colour wheels, colour swatches, Sixteen Predefined Colours, PANTONE.
Target audience may include:
consumer preferences, corporate identity, mood, age group or gender appeal, social connotations of colour.
Balance may include:
optical centre, colour relationships, composition balance, colour/object balance.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
producing artwork with a sophisticated use of colour that demonstrates a fundamental understanding of colour theory
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone and/or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
relevant hardware and software.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
producing artwork with a sophisticated use of colour that demonstrates a fundamental understanding of colour theory
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone and/or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
relevant hardware and software.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0409 | ICPPP423B | Apply colour to design brief | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM92 | ICPPRP423 | Apply colour to design brief | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J180 | ICP30112 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Design Production) | Qualification |
| 1699 | 52600WA | Certificate II in Signage (Pre-Apprenticeship) | Accredited course |