Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Camera features may include:
aperture
automatic, program or manual settings
batteries
colour, target and working space
compatibility with hardware and digital imaging software
exposure compensation
file format
flash or fill flash
lens focal lengths, such as wide angle, close-up and telephoto
menu functions
resolution, such as megapixels
shutter speed
size and type of memory cards
subject modes
white balance.
File formats may include:
graphic interchange format (gif)
joint photographic expert group (jpeg)
portable document format (pdf)
picture format (pict)
portable network graphics (png)
photoshop data (psd)
raw (not yet processed)
tagged image file format (tiff).
Digital image software may include a wide range of programs:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Apple Aperture
Corel Paint Shop Pro
Corel PhotoPaint
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP and GIMPshop).
Delivery mode may include:
CD
DVD
games console
internet
mobile phones
personal digital assistants (PDAs)
print
video players.
Principles of design may include:
balance
emphasis
movement
perspective
proportion
scale
unity.
Interactive sequence may include:
animation
e-commerce
educational product
game
information product
promotional product
training product
website.

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:
operate a digital camera to capture a range of images
identify and select appropriate tools and procedures required to produce digital images
use digital imaging software to prepare high quality digital images that satisfy a range of customer or business requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
range of resources and equipment, including digital camera and industry standard graphics software
standards and copyright information
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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 observation of candidate selecting software and hardware types and identifying standards to meet business requirements
evaluation of photo images prepared on a number of occasions
verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge regarding:
digital imaging techniques
terminology
methods
OHS issues
evaluation of the effectiveness of a candidate’s design and creativeness of digital images for interactive sequences.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.