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Prepare artwork for screen printing

Prepare artwork for screen printing

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPP283C
State Code
D3122
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/11/2010
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
12/11/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply fundamental principles when combining elements and colour and selecting appropriate type for manual and electronic design artwork.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the requirements of the brief
  • 1.1. The printing requirements of the layout brief are determined for printing feasibility
  • 1.2. The brief is broken down into stages of production in order to determine a plan of procedure
  • 1.3. A plan of action is determined to meet the time requirements of each stage so that deadlines are identified and adhered to
  • 1.4. Correct design and typographic terms are used to facilitate communication
2. Assemble layout materials
  • 2.1. Client copy and images are assembled to conform to the client brief
  • 2.2. Library files are accessed for relevant data to conform to the brief
  • 2.3. Appropriate equipment and materials to complete the layout are assembled to enable the brief to be undertaken efficiently
3. Construct a simple graphic design
  • 3.1. Client requirements are checked to ensure the design concept matches the brief
  • 3.2. Preliminary graphic design ideas are sketched according to the brief
  • 3.3. A simple graphic design concept is rendered electronically or manually to conform to the brief
  • 3.4. The rendered graphic design is checked for conformance to the brief
4. Produce finished artwork
  • 4.1. A layout grid is ruled up according to the brief
  • 4.2. Type selection, style and size are selected for the theme and readability and are fitted into the grid space allocated to conform to the brief
  • 4.3. Originals and elements are selected, scaled and cropped appropriately to fit the grid space allocated
  • 4.4. The components of the layout are positioned accurately using keylines to conform to the grid framework
  • 4.5. Overlays/colour roughs are created to conform to the brief
5. Check for suitability
  • 5.1. The layout is checked to eliminate omissions and errors
  • 5.2. The layout design is checked for conformance to the brief
  • 5.3. Proofs are produced for hard copy checking
  • 5.4. The layout is rendered ready to present to the client
6. Tidy materials and store data
  • 6.1. Equipment and materials are returned to storage according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.2. Design data and materials are filed ready for future retrieval according to enterprise procedures
  • 6.3. The design area is cleaned to enterprise procedures ready for re-use
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Brief may include:
job specifications, work ticket.
Original may include:
line graphic or text.
Elements may include:
text, headings, rules, pictures, graphics, tints, vignettes components and shapes.
Proofs may include:
a printed sheet produced by electronic or manual means that represent the final product.
Substrates may include:
print medium that will hold an image.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
applying design principles when combining elements and colour to prepare artwork, both manually and electronically, to the satisfaction of the client
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
access to appropriate equipment and materials.

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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0387 ICPPP283B Prepare artwork for screen printing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUO87 ICPPRP283 Prepare artwork for screen printing Unit of competency