Creative

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• CUAGRD302  Use typography techniques

  • CIT Code:	DSGN147
    Cost:	$220
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use typography techniques in design work. It applies to individuals working in many industries. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or they may work in specialist design and printing companies where print jobs vary from brochures and corporate stationery to artwork for billboards, display banners and textile products. At this level, work would be undertaken independently, but within established guidelines.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBDES302  Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

  • CIT Code:	DSGN164
    Cost:	$220
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore and creatively apply the design process to the development of two-dimensional (2D) forms. It applies to individuals who apply the creative design process to the development of 2D forms. The unit underpins many other specialised design units.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• BSBDES401  Generate design solutions

  • CIT Code:	DSGN168
    Cost:	$260
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate design solutions in response to a particular design need. It applies to individuals who generate concepts and solutions in response to a design challenge in any industry context. The starting point may be an open or closed brief; a spontaneous idea; modification of an existing product, service, process or system; or a point in an ongoing design process. This unit builds on BSBDES201 Follow a design process, and places greater focus on research, concept generation and collaboration with others as key aspects of the design process.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAGRD401  Research and apply graphic design techniques

  • CIT Code:	DSGN145
    Cost:	$220
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques to produce graphic design work. It involves interpreting work briefs, organising resources, testing ideas, and refining approaches to a range of design challenges.It applies to individuals still developing a full range of skills. Research, experimentation and refinement are used to produce a range of general design works. Individuals generally produce work independently, with guidance as required.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil