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Graphic Visualization

Knowledge of visualization tools and techniques and ability to create visual images of ideas, concepts and physical objects to communicate abstract or concrete messages to a target audience.

Behavior Statements

Proficiency Level 1 - Basic understanding

Identifies key concepts and features of graphic visualization.

Lists main fields that use graphic visualization, such as publishing and broadcasting.

Cites organizational examples of graphic visualization, including methods and tools.

Collects information on associations, courses and publications related to graphic visualization.

Proficiency Level 2 - Working experience

Obtains clients' design needs for artwork production projects.

Creates visual images to effectively communicate messages to a target audience.

Adheres to organizational artwork design standards, including physical, cultural and social factors.

Operates basic tools and computer technologies in the image-generation process.

Resolves difficulties in clearly expressing ideas through visual images.

Proficiency Level 3 - Extensive experience

Recommends appropriate artwork design concepts based on client needs and organizational experience.

Oversees all image-generation activities within a department.

Monitors compliance with the artwork design standards set by the organization.

Analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of introducing new technologies into graphic visualization.

Advises in relation to the use of metaphors/symbolism to express complicated ideas.

Evaluates best practices of graphic visualization to learn important concepts and techniques.

Proficiency Level 4 - Subject matter depth and breadth

Develops a handbook of tools and techniques for graphic visualization within a specific industry, such as publishing.

Leads in effectively communicating messages to a target audience through visual images.

Contributes to an industry-wide communication forum for graphic visualization and design.

Champions the use of new technologies in the visual image-generation process.

Predicts industry and market directions and trends in graphic visualization.

Elaborates on prior experience with all major functions, issues and considerations of graphic visualization.

Interview Questions

  • What are common problems that occur when discussing artwork design needs with clients?
  • How did the implementation of new technologies impact the efficiency of organizational graphic visualization?
  • Describe your prior experience with using visual metaphors to express complicated ideas.
  • Predict industry and market directions and trends in graphic visualization.
  • What is your experience with overseeing the production of visual images within your company?

Titles with Shared Competencies