CUADES412 - Interpret and respond to a design brief
Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and creatively respond to a design brief through the production of work. Individuals are required to integrate the creative, communication and planning processes that support effective response to a design brief.The unit applies to those who work in any industry or design context where work is prescribed by a commissioning agent/client in a brief. Work is carried out independently, although guidance is available if required.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*interpret and respond to at least two different design briefs.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
*articulate and document the process of developing own design practice
*adjust work processes via peer feedback and self-evaluation.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*current and emerging trends and technologies in the design discipline related to the brief described in the performance evidence, and the opportunities and challenges they represent
*sources of information relating to work opportunities and career planning.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the Polytechnic and/or via the Polytechnic e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.