Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and produce stock photo images
Plan and produce stock photo images
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI512
CUAPHI512
State Code
AWH59
AWH59
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce photo images that may be used as stock photos for commercial use.It applies to individuals who have their own photo imaging practice submitting photos to a stock repository or work for photo imaging organisations whose purpose is to provide stock photo images.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan creation of stock images
- 1.1 Research information on contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches to inform production of stock photo images
- 1.2 Evaluate, test and refine technical requirements for range of stock photo imaging projects, and confirm approach with relevant personnel
- 1.3 Prepare pricing schedules and business documents as required
2. Prepare for creation of stock images
- 2.1 Adopt professional practice arrangements for shoots
- 2.2 Evaluate shoot requirements and make test shots to refine technical and conceptual approach
- 2.3 Prepare shoot management schedules and make shoot preparations
- 2.4 Organise models, apparel, fashion accessories, shoot locations and subjects as required for stock images
3. Shoot images for image stock repositories
- 3.1 Capture stock images according to preconceived style and content of shoot context
- 3.2 Optimise and output creative product to meet possible end-user specifications using industry standards
- 3.3 Classify and archive photo images according to industry standards
- 3.4 Check and reinstate equipment and shoot locations to original condition
4. Display images in image stock repository and review project
- 4.1 Confirm business arrangements and intellectual property rights with photo stock image repository operators
- 4.2 Upload photo images to photo stock image repository or commercial environment for promotion and sale
- 4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
- 4.4 Review client feedback and sales metrics, and evaluate own stock photo images for content, style and performance
- 4.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from display of stock photo images
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7728 | CUVPHI528A | Plan, capture and exploit stock photo images | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODH76 | CUAPHI522 | Plan and produce stock photo images | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZM2 | CUA50915 | Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging | Qualification |