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Apply advanced software applications to digital production

Apply advanced software applications to digital production

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN4940
State Code
OBQ16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/08/2020
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
20/08/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly select and use a variety of high-end software applications to efficiently produce a standard job.It applies to individuals who create standard jobs that require the use of multiple applications in the digital production sector.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm client brief and job specifications
  • 1.1 Review details of client design brief and job specifications and clarify with designated person
  • 1.2 Determine type of documents and assess production requirements
  • 1.3 Assemble client copy and images according to design brief requirements
  • 1.4 Assess and select software applications according to job specifications
2. Arrange elements on page
  • 2.1 Set guides and display grid according to job specifications
  • 2.2 Create elements and arrange on page
  • 2.3 Arrange elements in layers according to selection and re-arrangement requirements
  • 2.4 Format imported text and data from other applications and resolve any cross-application formatting issues
  • 2.5 Format document text
  • 2.6 Import graphics and other required elements from other applications and arrange according to design brief
3. Produce objects
  • 3.1 Produce objects, enter required attributes and manipulate shapes according to requirements for graphic framework finalisation
  • 3.2 Adjust lines and curves and edit to fit design specifications
  • 3.3 Paint and transpose objects and scale effects according to design brief
  • 3.4 Create, edit and save colours to colour palette and adjust saturation of colour
  • 3.5 Select colour and appearance attributes and copy as required
  • 3.6 Paint and blend using gradients, fills and patterns as required by layout and design brief
4. Edit images
  • 4.1 Retouch images to conform with job specifications
  • 4.2 Undertake colour and tone corrections
  • 4.3 Apply contouring technique to produce required image result
  • 4.4 Save edited image in required format according to import requirements
  • 4.5 Identify and employ image storage requirements
5. Produce publication-ready file
  • 5.1 Check file for errors in accordance with client brief and job specifications
  • 5.2 Use colour modes and libraries according to job specifications
  • 5.3 Apply image resolution according to output specifications
  • 5.4 Apply bleeds and printer marks as required
  • 5.5 Save completed file according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM79 ICPPRN494 Apply advanced software applications to digital production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFB8 ICP31220 Certificate III in Printing Qualification
BFB7 ICP40120 Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management Qualification