Level 2

AS91343 - Compose a Presentation

Depth of evidence

When composing a visual presentation of a design it is important that you are familiar with, and understand, compositional principles.

In addition to Contrast, Repetition, Alignment and Proximity, principles such as hierarchy, rule of thirds, balance, alignment, overlapping effects, etc., are expected at this level.                          

Evidence may be shown in both the planning and composition of the presentation. There could be evidence of planning a presentation using the application/selection of compositional principles and presentation techniques. There should be clear evidence of a design presentation, rather than an assembly of your work as a portfolio.

AS91343 - Compose a Presentation

Clarification

It is important that you are familiar with, and understand compositional principles. There are many graphic design textbooks  and websites which explain principles such as hierarchy (including placement of graphic and text elements), rule of thirds, balance, alignment, overlapping effects and so on. As part of visual communication techniques, you should show understanding of compositional principles, which is a step-up from level 1.

The understanding may be shown in the planning of the presentation. The requirement is to compose a presentation that captures the essence of the design in a convincing manner. The display and presentation of the work should capture the essence of the product, such as a camping theme or rugged terrain blended with viable and convincing text and other graphic elements. "Convincing" would begin to show such attributes as professional in appearance and very high quality montage, mounting, blending and copying techniques.

Visual communication techniques require the understanding and use of compositional principles, graphic modes and media, for the purpose of the presentation.

Compositional principles may include but are not limited to: proximity, alignment, hierarchy and the use of positive/negative space.

Principles such as hierarchy (including placement of graphic and text elements), rule of thirds, balance, alignment, overlapping effects are some of the techniques expected at this level.

Modes may include but are not limited to: digital applications, photography, image manipulation, animation, models and the range of conventional drawing and sketching methods.

Media may include but are not limited to: pastels, airbrush, colour pencils, collage, marker pens, paint, gouache, card, and digital media.

For achieved

you need to use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design. This involves using presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media to promote the design.

For merit

you need to use visual communication techniques to compose a skilfull presentation of a design. This involves integrating presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media in the composition of a cohesive presentation.

For excellence

you need to use visual communication techniques to compose an effective presentation of a design. This involves composing a presentation that captures and promotes the essence of the design in a convincing manner.

Presentations may be in a variety of formats such as, posters, modelling, presentation booklets, PowerPoint/animated presentations, presentation boards.

It is not appropriate just to staple together a body of work to meet the requirements of this standard.

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