EVIDENCE PLAN

Competency Standard: VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NCIII

Unit of Competency: DEVELOP DESIGN FOR PRINT MEDIA
Ways in which evidence will be

Demonstration
& Questioning
Observation &
collected: (tick the column)

Questioning

Third Party

Portfolio

Written
Report
The evidence must show that the
trainee…
*Composed pages incorporating
elements and features that meets the

client's design brief and is print ready

*Demonstrated an ability to find and

use information relevant to the task 
from a variety of information sources
*Demonstrated ability to apply the
principles of visual design and

communication

*Prepared different sets of page layouts

according to the listed Performance 
Criteria
1) Reviewed and clarified details of
the client brief and any confusion  
with client or supervisor
2) Determined and assessed the type
of document and limitations for 
production
3) Assembled client copy and images
to conform to the brief  
requirements
4) Accessed Library files for relevant
data to conform to the brief 
requirements
5) Reviewed details of the brief
according to identified preference
setting requirements 

6) Calibrated monitor using an ICC 

profile to ensure closest possible 
color match

Date Developed: Document No.

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7) Arranged palettes to suit job and
personal preferences  

8) Set view magnification for ease of

working with the page layout 

9) Prepared and selected required text

and appropriate fonts and sizes  

10) Created and arranged elements on

page to conform to the brief  
requirements
11) Imported, formatted and placed
graphics, layers, product shots and
 
other elements from other
applications correctly
12) Completed document set up to
conform to the final media and  
brief requirements
13) Imposed, combined and specified
pages and elements correctly to  
suit sheet size
14) Identified numerical sequence and
lay down of the product or mock-
 
up correctly to meet binding and
finishing requirements
15) Incorporated bleed allowance in
margins and borders  

16) Reviewed and discussed text for

possible errors and omissions with  
client or supervisor
17) Maintained alignment of the basic
elements based on the overall
 
balance of the layout and correct
color blends and gradients
18) Printed and rechecked hard copy
proof for errors, omissions and the  
overall balance of the layout
19) Made, reviewed and reproofed
necessary changes on screen as  
required
20) Saved the job according to
organizational procedures  

21) Created a digital proof or PDF

(digital document file format) to  
present to client
22) Selected for cross-media publishing
purposes, web-safe colors  

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23) Chosen file formats to best
represent artwork styles  

24) Selected compression options that

keep the image quality high and  
the file size low
25) Set, saved and exported export
options to the best settings for the  
final media and the files
26) Identified the appropriate format
for saving the images/artworks/
 
objects given the various elements
in the page layout
27) Set resolution for effects and any
filters based on image quality  

28) Checked document to ensure

correct layout file and that there  
are no non-printable elements
29) Determined the correct format for
the color separation by the
 
requirements of the pre-press
workflow system
30) Set command preferences to
correct preferences for print quality  
and process
31) Set based on printer feedback, the
color separation options according
 
to print requirements of the design
brief
32) Combined process and spot colors
if required  

33) Selected and saved a screen

frequency value appropriate for the
 
print quality and color separation
preferences
34) Created spreads and chokes traps
to avoid mis-registration  

35) Defined the overlapping, exposure

and overprint of objects  

36) Created a proof and separations

checked and completed & saved  
any required editing file
NOTE: *Critical aspects of competency.

Prepared by: Jona C. Lamoste Date: July 15, 2019

Checked by: Date:

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 DEMONSTRATION CHECKLIST

Student’s Name: JED MATTHEW L. CAUMERAN

Assessor’s Name: JONA C. LAMOSTE
Competency Assessment: DEVELOP DESIGN FOR PRINT MEDIA
Qualification: VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NCIII
Date of Assessment: OCTOBER 16, 2019
Time of Assessment: 8:00AM TO 5:00PM
Instructions for Demonstration:
Given the necessary tools, equipment, and materials, the trainee should
be able to demonstrate and exhibit the ability to achieve the specified skills
enumerated in this tool.
During the demonstration of skills, did the  to show if evidence
trainee: is demonstrated
Yes No N/A
*Composed pages incorporating elements and
features that meets the client's design brief and is
print ready

*Demonstrated an ability to find and use information

relevant to the task from a variety of information
sources

*Demonstrated ability to apply the principles of

visual design and communication

*Prepared different sets of page layouts according to

the listed Performance Criteria
1. Assembled client copy and images to conform
to the brief requirements
2. Calibrated monitor using an ICC profile to
ensure closest possible color match
3. Arranged palettes to suit job and personal
preferences
4. Set view magnification for ease of working with
the page layout
5. Prepared and selected required text and
appropriate fonts and sizes

Date Developed: Document No.

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6. Created and arranged elements on page to
conform to the brief requirements

7. Imported, formatted and placed graphics,

layers, product shots and other elements from
other applications correctly
8. Completed document set up to conform to the
final media and brief requirements
9. Imposed, combined and specified pages and
elements correctly to suit sheet size
10. Identified numerical sequence and lay down of
the product or mock-up correctly to meet
binding and finishing requirements
11. Incorporated bleed allowance in margins and
borders
12. Reviewed and discussed text for possible
errors and omissions with client or supervisor
13. Maintained alignment of the basic elements
based on the overall balance of the layout and
correct color blends and gradients
14. Printed and rechecked hard copy proof for
errors, omissions and the overall balance of
the layout
15. Made, reviewed and reproofed necessary
changes on screen as required
16. Saved the job according to organizational
procedures
17. Created a digital proof or PDF (digital
document file format) to present to client
18. Chosen file formats to best represent artwork
styles
19. Selected compression options that keep the
image quality high and the file size low
20. Set, saved and exported export options to the
best settings for the final media and the files
21. Set resolution for effects and any filters based
on image quality
22. Determined the correct format for the color
separation by the requirements of the pre-
press workflow system
23. Set command preferences to correct
preferences for print quality and process

Date Developed: Document No.

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Media
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 24. Set based on printer feedback, the color
separation options according to print
requirements of the design brief
25. Combined process and spot colors if required

26. Selected and saved a screen frequency value

appropriate for the print quality and color
separation preferences
27. Created spreads and chokes traps to avoid
mis-registration
28. Defined the overlapping, exposure and
overprint of objects
29. Created a proof and separations checked and
completed & saved any required editing file
Prepared by: Jona C. Lamoste Date: July 15, 2019
Checked by: Date:

Date Developed: Document No.

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 OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Student’s Name: JED MATTHEW L. CAUMERAN

Assessor’s Name: JONA C. LAMOSTE
Competency Assessment: DEVELOP DESIGN FOR PRINT MEDIA
Qualification: VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NCIII
Date of Assessment: OCTOBER 16, 2019
Time of Assessment: 8:00AM TO 5:00PM
Instructions for Observation:
Given the necessary tools, equipment, and materials, the trainee should
be able to demonstrate and exhibit the ability to show the specified skills
enumerated in this tool.
During the demonstration of skills, did the  to show if evidence
trainee: is demonstrated
Yes No N/A
1. Reviewed and clarified details of the client brief
and any confusion with client or supervisor
2. Determined and assessed the type of document
and limitations for production
3. Accessed Library files for relevant data to
conform to the brief requirements
4. Reviewed details of the brief according to
identified preference setting requirements
5. Imposed, combined and specified pages and
elements correctly to suit sheet size
6. Identified numerical sequence and lay down of
the product or mock-up correctly to meet
binding and finishing requirements
7. Incorporated bleed allowance in margins and
borders
8. Reviewed and discussed text for possible errors
and omissions with client or supervisor
9. Maintained alignment of the basic elements
based on the overall balance of the layout and
correct color blends and gradients
10. Made, reviewed and reproofed necessary
changes on screen as required
11. Saved the job according to organizational
procedures

Date Developed: Document No.

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Media
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 12. Created a digital proof or PDF (digital
document file format) to present to client
13. Selected for cross-media publishing purposes,
web-safe colors
14. Chosen file formats to best represent artwork
styles
15. Selected compression options that keep the
image quality high and the file size low
16. Identified the appropriate format for saving the
images/artworks/ objects given the various
elements in the page layout
17. Set resolution for effects and any filters based
on image quality
18. Checked document to ensure correct layout file
and that there are no non-printable elements
19. Determined the correct format for the color
separation by the requirements of the pre-
press workflow system
20. Set command preferences to correct
preferences for print quality and process
21. Set based on printer feedback, the color
separation options according to print
requirements of the design brief
22. Combined process and spot colors if required

23. Selected and saved a screen frequency value

appropriate for the print quality and color
separation preferences
24. Created spreads and chokes traps to avoid
mis-registration
25. Defined the overlapping, exposure and
overprint of objects
26. Created a proof and separations checked and
completed & saved any required editing file
Prepared by: JONA C. LAMOSTE Date: October 15, 2019
Checked by: Date:

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QUESTIONING TOOL

Questions to Prove the Candidate’s Underpinning Response

Knowledge YES NO
Extension/Reflection Questions

 What is the difference between Elements of

Visual Design and Principles of Visual Design

 What is the importance of the principles of

Visual Design
Safety Questions
 What should we do with health effect issues
caused by radiation because of too much
exposure to computers/gadgets?
 Why is proper sitting posture important to users
of computers and gadgets?
Job Role and Environment Questions
 What will you do to a client with special requests
on a layout that does not meet or is contrary to
the principles of visual design? (example: color
combination/ not good color contrast)

 What will you do with misspelled words after

your layout artist have printed a tarpaulin layout
(example: wrong spelling of Philippines)
NOTE: You are the head layout artist

Contingency/Infrequent Events Questions

 Unexpectedly, your computer has been corrupted
where the tarpaulin layout of an 18 th birthday
celebration was designed. You will be needing
the layout the following day for the event, what
will you do to solve the problem?
 Assuming you are to present to a couple their
wedding invitation layout who happens to be
30kms away from your area. Only to find out
that you wasn’t able to save the file from your
desktop were you created the layout, to your
laptop used for the presentation. What will you
do?

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Rules/Regulations
 Why do we need to review and clarify details to
the client?
 Why is it important not to copy other designers
work?
The candidate’s underpinning  Not
 Satisfactory
knowledge was: Satisfactory

Feedback to Candidate:
General comments [Strengths / Improvements needed]:

Candidate’s Signature: Date:

Assessor’s Signature: Date:

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POSSIBLE ANSWERS

Extension/Reflection Questions
- Elements of Visual Design are the lines, shapes, sizes, texture, color,
and value; and; to arrange and improve these elements for user
interactivity, a designer should apply the Principles of Visual Design.

- Principles of Visual Graphic Design is very important because this

will guide every designer of a well-achieved/well-attained output.

Safety Questions
- a. Limit the use of computers/gadgets as much as possible or take a
break away from your monitor 2-4 feet away from the screen, a
minute break will make a difference; b. if you are using laptop, keep it
off your lap to avoid infertility issues (EMF radiation can be
dangerous); c. get rid of wireless accessories as much as you can.
Wireless periphery devices can themselves emit a small radio
frequency field that can be harmful, you will always be better off going
wired whenever you can; d. wear eye glasses/eye protector e. Place
some plants around the area to help absorb and dissolve EMF radition

- To ensure safety and prevent minor and major accidents

Job Role and Environment Questions

-As a person who knows the principles of visual design, give your
suggestions possitively. Show the client your ready made
layouts/designs nearest to his/her requested specifications for
him/her to appreciate the idea.

- As head of the team, it’s your look out to finalize layouts. Part of the
orientation should be- the head will first check, finalize, and give “go
signal” before printing for correct output. But if it has been printed,
then take responsibility, acknowledge customers emotion about the
mistake then offer solution. Afterthen, seat & settle with your layout
artist to avoid the same problem to happen, instruct to always run
spell-check.

Contingency/Infrequent Events Questions

-Make sure to have a back up copy of important files. If in case, you
don’t have backup, use the remaining time to re-design, that’s the
best thing to do.

-You may: 1. Ask somebody from your office to send you the copy
through mail or in any electronic form. Or 2. Call your client that
you’ll be late, and get the file ASAP
*Checklist would be of great help so not to forget all important
matters. You travel 30kms away only to find out that you don’t have
the layout to present to your client. Check all/necessary files 1 day or
2 days prior to meeting/scheduled activities.
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Rules/Regulations
- For clear details of the brief and to avoid minor and/or major
mistakes

- Copyright law prevents a person from copying someone else’s work if

they do not have permission or a legal excuse.

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