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Investigate and refine alternative approaches to photomedia

Investigate and refine alternative approaches to photomedia

Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPHI531A
State Code
S7731
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/10/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2013
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
29/05/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and refine approaches to photomedia in the context of a visual arts practice. The unit focuses on exploration of alternative processes to produce photomedia artworks.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research traditional and contemporary photomedia art
  • 1.1 Support professional practice by expanding own knowledge of traditional and contemporary photomedia
  • 1.2 Evaluate relationships between different photomedia works and the ideas they communicate
  • 1.3 Adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches with consideration of intellectual property requirements
2. Research alternative photomedia processes and technologies
  • 2.1 Evaluate alternative approaches for photomedia work
  • 2.2 Investigate how particular processes, technologies and techniques work to achieve different effects
  • 2.3 Research the detailed capabilities of different equipment
  • 2.4 Determine limitations and constraints of particular technologies in terms of desired outcomes
  • 2.5 Determine cost and supply parameters for different technologies and equipment
  • 2.6 Assess the opportunities offered by different processes and technologies for own practice
3. Integrate technologies into own work
  • 3.1 Evolve ideas and achieve desired outcomes through experimentation
  • 3.2 Proactively identify and resolve technical problems based on developing expertise
  • 3.3 Develop own style and own ways of working to achieve desired outcomes
  • 3.4 Engage in informed discussion with others about the characteristics and opportunities of different approaches
  • 3.5 Establish and follow safe work practices and systems for appropriate handling and storage of materials
  • 3.6 Create a coherent body of photomedia work that shows command of selected technologies and processes
4. Evaluate own work
  • 4.1 Discuss the development of own work with others and seek feedback
  • 4.2 Seek and participate in conversations that challenge and explore different concepts and approaches
  • 4.3 Reflect on the particular ways that experimentation with different technologies and materials has informed own photomedia work
  • 4.4 Identify ways in which skills may be further developed as part of a professional practice and build ideas into future work
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Photomedia may include:
prints on a range of photographic or other papers
prints on:
fabric
glass
metal
wood
still images
slideshows of images with controlled Ken Burns effect
time-based art.
Intellectual property requirements may relate to:
copyright
design licensing regulations
moral rights
protocols for the adaptation of work by others
trademarks.
Alternative approaches may relate to:
alternative cameras:
mobile phone
pin hole
polaroid
toy
web cameras
display options:
physical
print
projected
virtual
format:
full frame
large format
integration of approaches:
traditional and digital technologies
still images and time-based media
paper media
mounting materials
printing technologies
processes:
bichromate and dichromate
ceramic process
cyanotype
chrysotype and chripotype
energiatype: ferro-gallic, ferro-tannic and ferro-prussiate
gum
iron salt
kallitype
palladiotype
pellet process
pigment process
platinotype
Prussian Blue
Van Dyke (brown print)
tools:
Blanchard's brush
Buckle’s brush.
Techniques may include:
cyanotypes and/or other antique processes
emulsion transfer and liquid emulsions
image modifications, which are subject to specific regulations and standards
image tone modification/toning
photograms and chemograms
processing for archival permanence
pseudo solarisation (sabattier effect)
techniques that manipulate the image:
multiple in-camera exposure
multiple printing
using contrast control filters.
Equipment may include:
a range of cameras of various formats
contrast filters
developing trays
drying cabinet for negatives
enlargers
equipment with very limited technical range
focus scope
measuring jugs and stirrers
negative carriers
paintbrushes
personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
process tank
safe lights
scissors
spirals
sponges
thermometer
tongs.
Limitations and constraints may include:
availability of technologies and equipment
availability of information on alternative processes
financial expenditure
safety aspects of process
studio space
timeframe
transportation.
Cost and supply parameters may relate to:
budgetary restrictions
capacity to share costs with others
location of suppliers
use of recycled materials
use of freely available natural materials
terms of payment.
Own ways of working relate to:
approaches that reflect and support individual voice
particular nuances and subtleties unique to the individual artist.
Safe work practices may include:
ergonomic safety
use of tools and equipment
use of consumables.
Handling and storage may relate to:
damage prevention
interactions between different equipment
light sensitivity
temperature sensitivity
mould prevention.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
evolve and refine digital media technique through a demonstrated process of experimentation
develop individual style in own work
produce a coherent body of professional artwork that includes the use of alternative processes
research photomedia in the broader context of other artwork and artists
use safe and sustainable work practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment, materials and tools used to produce photomedia work.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of the coherence of the body of work
evaluation of processes used by the candidate to develop new ways of working with technologies
direct observation of work in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques
questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioner.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work.
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