Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:44 AM AWST
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Work with photomedia in creative practice
Work with photomedia in creative practice
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAACD522
CUAACD522
State Code
ODH85
ODH85
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with any type of photomedia professional creative practice. It involves exploring and experimenting with different ideas related to photomedia, creating own photomedia work and presenting and evaluating finished work.The unit applies to those who work in many media and disciplines and use photomedia for the creative presentation or documentation of work, or to create parts or the whole of a finished work. It may include still images, film, video, music or interactive content. This unit does not address the specialised skills needed by photo imaging professionals. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore the potential of photomedia in own work
- 1.1 Research the potential ofphotomedia in own work using applicable sources of information
- 1.2 Examine traditional and contemporary ways photomedia is used
- 1.3 Identify different digital, traditional or experimental tools and methods for the development of photomedia projects
- 1.4 Develop ideas and establish objectives for work using investigation, discussion and review
2. Experiment with photomedia
- 2.1 Explore and experiment with particular features of specific tools, including potential for combining them for particular purposes
- 2.2 Achieve different effects by extending capabilities of digital, traditional or experimental photomedia tools
- 2.4 Refine ideas through process of experimentation
3. Create and present finished photomedia work
- 3.1 Manipulate tools with increasing skill and confidence to fulfil work objectives
- 3.2 Conduct a critical assessment of the technical and conceptual aspects of the work during the development process
- 3.3 Complete technical requirements for integration of photomedia with other media
- 3.4 Finalise images and files using applicable protocols
4. Evaluate work
- 4.1 Review work in progress from personal, professional and artistic perspectives
- 4.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and review
- 4.3 Evaluate the work process in terms of its efficiency
- 4.4 Evaluate finished work in terms of its consistency with project concept, technical resolution and suitability for intended purpose
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK18 | CUAACD512 | Work with photomedia in creative practice | Unit of competency |
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