CUAGRD501 — Research visual communication history and theory

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What an assessment for CUAGRD501 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Select focus for research

1.1Select a focus for visual communication research based on specific needs and perspectives
1.2Challenge own assumptions about the research process and potential information sources
1.3Select relevant historical and contemporary sources for investigation and consider any intellectual property requirements

2 Conduct critical analysis

2.1Identify and investigate issues and ideas in the development of visual communication
2.2Evaluate ways in which meanings, messages and information are communicated in both a historical and contemporary content
2.3Seek out and compare the critical views of others in chosen area of inquiry
2.4Allow the process of analysis to take exploration of issues in new and unintended directions

3 Present ideas about visual communication history and theory

3.1Develop substantiated opinions and ideas about visual communication history and theory
3.2Make informed contributions to professional discussions of visual communication practice as a result of research
3.3Document and present clear and accurate ideas

4 Develop own practice from research

4.1Determine potential for integration of research findings into own work
4.2Relate visual communication history and theory research outcomes to business practice considerations
4.3Recognise connections and associations between history, theory and contemporary practice
4.4Develop relevant ideas about how research impacts on own professional practice and its future direction

Performance evidence

select appropriate research focus and information sources based on professional needs
use analysis skills to extract ideas and information from research for integration into professional practice
communicate ideas effectively orally and in written presentations
determine ways to use research in own professional practice.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

explain the criteria for selection of a meaningful research focus to support visual communication practice
list and describe historical and contemporary sources for research into visual communication
explain the characteristics of a ‘substantiated opinion or idea’
discuss fundamental components of visual communication
explain the relationship between the history and theory of visual communication to a developing professional
briefly summarise contemporary trends and practices in visual communication
summarise the influences of technology on visual communication, in historical and contemporary contexts.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates theoretical and contemporary material from selected information sources and determines how content may be applied in own practice Evaluates and compares texts that define others’ positions to inform the development and refinement of own opinions
Writing: Develops relatively complex, logically structured material using clear and detailed language to convey ideas derived from analysis of historical and theoretical information
Oral Communication: Participates in detailed exchanges of ideas and opinions about visual communication practice Uses active listening and questioning techniques to gather information and confirm understanding
Navigate the world of work: Works mostly independently with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership for setting and achieving goals Adheres to intellectual property rights and responsibilities when planning and undertaking research for own use
Interact with others: Identifies and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to participate in discussion and debate with others, and to present information and opinions derived from research
Get the work done: Plans, organises and implements tasks required for research process Critically analyses research outcomes to decide how they may be adapted and applied to enhance contemporary design practice Uses exploration and analysis to develop new or innovative ideas

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