PROFD3 - Develop design concepts

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to assist in the creation of a professional response to a design brief.

 

Outcomes


Performance Criteria

 

You must be able to:   

1.         clarify and define objectives

2.         identify and interpret relevant measurements

3.         make and record any measurements of components, sub-assemblies, products, models, equipment, layouts or facilities needed for the preparation of the required drawings 

4.         calculate the required dimensions and other drafting details based on measurements 

5.         identify the type of drawing required and choose a suitable start point

6.         use appropriate techniques to create the required drawing to organisational standards

7.         add architectural features, doors and windows, with the correct dimensions and positioning

8.         add units/fittings to your design in a variety of ways

9.         add style, colour, lighting to enhance your design

10.       save drawings in appropriate locations

11.       produce hard copies of the finished drawings

12.       annotate your plan and add dimensions

13.       create a presentation to include plans, elevations and 3D images

14.       identify any modifications that may be needed to the brief and to designs

15.       propose an appropriate form of visual interpretation for the selected design with the decision-maker

16.       select suitable media, techniques and technology to prepare the design 

17.       produce visuals that clearly demonstrate how the design meets the requirements of the brief

            

Knowledge & Understanding


You need to know and understand:

1.         details of the client brief and design objectives

2.         how to prepare and present a visual interpretation of a design to a professional standard

3.         national, international and organisational standards with regard to drawings

4.         various types of drawing layouts that are used for design

5.         symbols and abbreviations used on drawings

6.         how to determine the scale to be used and methods of indicating this on the drawing

7.         methods of constructing drawings and the application and use of drawing tools

8.         the methods of constructing lines and curves, circles and ellipses

9.         types and application of dimension lines

10.       how to enter text onto drawings

11.       procedures and methods for editing drawings and text

12.       how to produce hard copies and the advantages and disadvantages of printers and plotters

13.       procedures to prepare and present written material in support of a design 

14.       how to communicate design proposals visually and in writing to non-designers

15.       how to use design and presentation media, techniques and technology

16.       how the design or design product will be used

17.       how the final design or design product will be realised/ produced/ installed/replicated

18.       how to prepare and present written material in support of a design