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Create pages using a page layout application

Create pages using a page layout application

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP324
State Code
AUM99
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compose pages according to a client design brief, using a high-end application.It applies to skilled individuals who design and prepare layouts and artwork, manipulate images and text, and apply solutions to a defined range of problems. They may also provide leadership and guidance to others, with limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm client design brief
  • 1.1 Details of client design brief are reviewed and clarified with client or supervisor
  • 1.2 Type of document is determined and production requirements are assessed
  • 1.3 Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief
  • 1.4Library files are accessed for relevant data to conform to design brief
2. Set up document
  • 2.1 Master page for multiple pages and with multiple columns is set up
  • 2.2 Required text is prepared and formatted and appropriate fonts and size are selected
  • 2.3 Master pages, templates and style sheets, as appropriate, are used consistently to ensure data is the same after exchange or transfer
  • 2.4 Text boxes and columns are correctly linked for text flow, and chapter heading hierarchies are selected
  • 2.5 Colour palettes are set up according to design brief
  • 2.6 Document set-up is completed to conform to requirements of the final media and design brief
3. Arrange elements on page
  • 3.1 Imported text or data from other applications is correctly formatted and any cross-application formatting issues are resolved
  • 3.2 Elements are created and arranged on page to conform to design brief
  • 3.3 Graphics and other elements are imported from other applications and correctly formatted and arranged
  • 3.4 Elements are arranged in layers according to design brief
4. Finalise artwork
  • 4.1 Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified sheet size
  • 4.2 Numerical sequence and laydown of product or mock-up is correctly identified to meet binding and finishing requirements
  • 4.3 Bleed allowance is incorporated in margins and borders
5. Check quality
  • 5.1 Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions and errors are discussed with client or supervisor
  • 5.2 Overall balance of layoutand correct colour blends and gradients are maintained in arrangement of elements
  • 5.3 Completed file is sent to be ripped
  • 5.4 Proof is created and checked for errors, omissions and overall layout balance
  • 5.5 Necessary changes are made, reviewed on screen, and reproofed as required
  • 5.6 Job is saved according to enterprise procedures
  • 5.7 Digital proof or PDF is created to present to client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3130 ICPPP324C Create pages using a page layout application Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ36 ICPPRP3240 Create pages using page layout applications Unit of competency