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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S1.0 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S1.1 - negotiating
S1.2 - liaising and networking
S1.3 - teaching and training
S1.4 - presenting information
S1.5 - advising and consulting
S1.6 - promoting, selling and purchasing
S1.7 - obtaining information verbally
S1.8 - working with others
S1.9 - solving problems
S1.11 - designing systems and products
S1.12 - creating artistic, visual or instructive materials
S1.12.0 - creating artistic, visual or instructive materials
S1.12.1 - creating visual displays and decorations
- adapt props
- add coils to ceramic work
- analyse clothing 3d prototypes
- analyse the scenography
- assemble cocktail garnishes
- assemble visual displays
- convert into animated object
- create architectural sketches
- create clay figures
- create decorative food displays
- create digital images
- create flower arrangements
- create mood boards
- create moving images
- create plant displays
- create scenery display
- create special effects
- create storyboards
- curate artwork for exhibitions
- decorate furniture
- decorate musical instruments
- decorate pastry for special events
- design customised maps
- design floral decorations
- develop a specific interior design
- develop store design
- develop visual elements
- display library material
- display warnings around dive site
- draw blueprints
- draw design sketches
- draw prop sketches
- dress actors
- edit digital moving images
- ensure visual quality of the set
- execute visual presentation changes
- find appropriate extras
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- install lighting
- maintain artist flying system
- maintain props
- maintain theatre sets
- make photographic storyboards
- make set construction drawings
- make technical drawings of fashion pieces
- manipulate object to create illusions
- mix live images
- operate 3D computer graphics software
- organise an exhibition
- organise product display
- perform costume settings
- prepare artificial plant displays
- prepare assembly drawings
- prepare ceremonial locations
- prepare detailed working drawings for interior design
- prepare flower arrangements
- prepare geological map sections
- prepare premises
- prepare production prototypes
- prepare stage effects
- present decorative drink displays
- produce scanned images
- refurbish facilities
- render 3D images
- satisfy aesthetic requirements
- select loan objects
- set up animation elements
- set up follow spots
- set up photographic exhibitions
- set up stage lights
- set up technical stage equipment
- sketch set images
- specify landscape design components
- use manual draughting techniques
- use painting techniques
- use storyboards
S1.12.2 - developing instructive or promotional materials
S1.12.3 - creating artistic designs or performances
S1.13 - writing and composing
S1.14 - performing and entertaining
S1.15 - using more than one language
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

design graphics

skills

communication, collaboration and creativity

creating artistic, visual or instructive materials

creating visual displays and decorations

design graphics

Description

Description

Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.

Scope note

This includes computer graphic design.

Alternative Labels

design graphics

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)