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.

Tools and equipment may include:
computer
digital camera
digital imaging software
guillotine
output device
scanner.
Materials may include:
a range of papers for printing
hard copy source material, such as:
magazine clippings
paintings
photos.
Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:
cost control
recycling
reporting
safety.
Key peoplemay include:
arts practitioners
mentors
supervisors
teachers.
Ideas may be influenced by:
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Process used to test techniques may include:
further practice with techniques to acquire, manipulate and print images while also manipulating variables, such as:
brightness
colour depth
contrast
resolution
producing samples.
Techniques would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:
acquiring images:
from the internet
through digital photography
through scanning
manipulating images using basic features of imaging software
outputting images in appropriate file formats:
GIF
JPEG
PDF
PICT
PNG
PSD
TIFF
printing hard copies of images
uploading images to the internet.

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:
produce a series of digital images where the techniques and materials support the idea for the work
apply knowledge of materials and equipment used in digital imaging work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment and materials used in digital imaging 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:
direct observation of digital imaging work in progress
questioning and discussion of candidate’s intentions and work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
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:
CUVPRP201A Make simple creative work.