CUAGRD514 — Create and manipulate graphics

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What an assessment for CUAGRD514 must cover

39 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 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 Analyse design needs

1.1Confirm communication objectives for the graphics work according to the design brief and consultation with required personnel
1.2Evaluate design brief specifications
1.3Evaluate legal, ethical and contractual information for implications to graphic work.

2 Develop and refine ideas for graphics

2.1Conduct visual research to inform ideas for graphics.
2.2Analyse different graphic techniques and technologies
2.3Assess relationship of graphic objects to other components of design
2.4Create and refine ideas and options for composition
2.5Refine ideas using experimentation
2.6Evaluate and select graphic styles that meet communication need
2.7Produce and present visual representations of design ideas

3 Create graphic objects

3.1Create graphic objects based on selected ideas
3.2Manipulate, edit and enhance graphic objects
3.3Integrate graphics with other visual design elements
3.4Identify and resolve technical problems as required
3.5Achieve desired outcomes through application of design skills and technical expertise

4 Finalise technical aspects of graphics work

4.1Edit and refine graphics to meet technical requirements
4.2Follow required protocols for saving, exporting and storing files

5 Evaluate graphics work

5.1Critique graphics from a technical and aesthetic perspective in the context of the design objectives
5.2Seek feedback from graphic practitioners as required

Performance evidence

produce at least two graphics using different technical editing and manipulation techniques.
analyse graphics requirements in briefs and other information sources
develop and present ideas for graphics
use an extended range of tools and features of software with a high level of technical proficiency
follow graphics studio safe work practices
integrate technical and creative processes to produce outcomes that meet design objectives
assess the technical and aesthetic effectiveness of graphics work.

Knowledge evidence

use of graphics within different types of communication
sources of information for developing ideas about different graphics options
current range of software programs available to graphic designers and their tools and features
types of graphic file formats and their use in different contexts
technical requirements for the creation of different types of graphic file formats and their use in different contexts
difference between bitmap images and vector images and how they are manipulated for output
file management protocols and procedures for a range of print and web-based publications
key safety requirements for using computer and keyboard.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates complex textual and visual information from a range of sources to identify content relevant to own work
Oral Communication: Participates in discussions using active listening and questioning techniques to seek feedback and confirm understanding of design requirements Presents detailed information using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience and purpose
Self-management: Takes responsibility for establishing and adhering to safe work practices Takes responsibility for managing and sequencing tasks and processes in own workload
Teamwork: Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to identify shared goals, seek feedback and present information to others
Initiative and enterprise: Invests time in developing options using a combination of creative and critical thinking and exploratory techniques to manipulate graphics before production of preliminary visuals Makes insightful and analytical decisions using design skills, and software tools and features to finalise the production of refined graphics that meet aesthetic and technical requirements Reviews effectiveness of aesthetic and technical decisions to meet objectives with input from others Evaluates purpose when selecting and using digitally based technology and applications to effectively realise graphics for output in appropriate file formats

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What does an assessment tool for CUAGRD514 need to cover?

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