CULMS008B - Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designsCULMS008BConceive, develop and realise exhibition designs

Unit descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake the complete exhibition design process, from initial conception of ideas to the final realisation of the design.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Application of the unit

This unit brings together the wide range of highly-developed creative, technical and business skills required by an exhibition designer operating autonomously in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders. This unit goes beyond the skills normally required by an individual creative practitioner to exhibit his or her own work.

The unit has strong links to a wide range of other units dealing with specific creative, technical and business skills. This unit is focused on physical exhibition design.

Prerequisite units

Nil

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

development and realisation of creative exhibition design concepts which assist in the realisation of the overall exhibition concept and which address operational requirements and constraints

effective communication, negotiation and project management skills to facilitate the design process

research skills, including creative interpretation and adaptation of design concepts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment over an extended period of time to reflect the nature of the design process and to assess the experimental and implementation aspects of this unit

involvement of, and interaction with, an exhibition team to reflect the collaborative nature of the design process

access to an exhibition venue

access to resources for both the development and realisation of designs (collection items, equipment, materials, financial and human resources).

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

evaluation of an exhibition design for which the candidate has been responsible in terms of meeting concept and resource practicality

evaluation of reports produced by the candidate which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept, including challenges faced and how these were resolved

oral or written questioning aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUEDES04B Establish and refine a brief

CUEDES05B Manage design realisation

CUEFIN01C Develop a budget

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

CUVDSP15B Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design.

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.

Appropriate personnel may include:

other designers

curator

conservator

education staff

construction specialists

preparators

taxidermists

modelmakers

installation staff

other specialists

Exhibitionrequirements may include any of the following:

displays

interactive elements

furniture and furnishings

props

back drops

special effects

automated/animatronic devices

scenic art

murals

dioramas

multi-sensory elements

full-scale environments

supports for collection items

hanging systems

lighting rig

Relevant factors which may determine and affect the design may include:

overall exhibition concept

exhibition duration (permanent/temporary)

resources (human, financial, physical)

space/venue specifications or restrictions

available technologies

timelines

regulations e.g. fire restrictions

needs of others involved in the exhibition

access issues

stability of collection items

collection requirements (light levels, RH, pollutants)

The role of the designer may be impacted by:

scale of the exhibition

availability of other expertise

level of assistance available (in relation to implementation/construction)

budget

Sources and references to be used during the design process may include:

reference books/journals/texts

writings of the period

paintings and illustrations

photographs

film, video

the Internet

digital images

technical drawings

models

collages

sketches

objects

community/stakeholder consultation

culturally appropriate representation

Accurate records of the design may include:

plans (computer or manually generated)

specifications

samples

mock-ups

Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include:

commonwealth, state/territory occupational health and safety regulations

relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice e.g. The Building Code of Australia

relevant local government construction legislation and regulation

Competency field

Exhibition Development and Design