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Professional Studies in Art and Design
Aim
This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of professional practice through research, analysis and implementation of factors that influence art and design professionals including ethics, social and environmental responsibility.
Learning outcomes
LO1 Understand the types of legislation affecting designers
1.1 Research and follow legislation affecting designers
1.2 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the effects of legislation on the work of designers
LO2 Understand the need for professional ethics and responsibility in design
2.1 Investigate codes of ethics developed by companies and professional bodies
2.2 Prioritise a personal code of ethics
2.3 Evaluate the need for professional responsibility in design
LO3 Understand environmental and social responsibility in design
3.1 Evaluate environmental responsibility in design
3.2 Evaluate the social responsibilities of designers
LO4 Understand the relationships between business organisations and job roles of designers
4.1 Research and evaluate the types and purposes of businesses and organisations in which designers work
4.2 Research and evaluate the structures of different types of businesses and organisations in which designers work.