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Make illustrative photo images for publication and display

Make illustrative photo images for publication and display

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI521
State Code
ODD51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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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 produce illustrative images that communicate concepts, ideas and information in ways to evoke emotive responses in the viewer.The unit applies to those whose work is intended for use in a wide range of publishing and display environments, including scientific, technical, book and magazine publications, promotions and the internet. This work can be undertaken independently or collaborating with other personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish illustrative photo image requirements
  • 1.1 Evaluate requirements for range of illustrative photo imaging projects
  • 1.2 Research contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches used in similar illustrative photo imaging projects
  • 1.3 Clarify sample layouts and other visual references with required personnel
  • 1.4 Prepare work, usage estimates and creative fee for range of illustrative photo imaging projects
  • 1.5 Confirm shoot responsibilities and refine shoot requirements with required personnel
  • 1.6 Produce design concepts for creative products and confirm with required personnel
  • 1.7 Prepare terms and conditions and quotation for shoot
  • 1.8 Confirm intellectual property arrangements and finalise agreement or contract with required personnel
2. Prepare for shoot
  • 2.1 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met
  • 2.2 Investigate and address relevant media codes of practice and site-specific work health and safety, licence and permit requirements
  • 2.3 Organise props, locations, talent, apparel and fashion accessories where required
  • 2.4 Refine technical and conceptual approach through test shots
  • 2.5 Develop shoot management schedule and make shoot preparations
  • 2.6 Liaise with associated professionals about publication or presentation arrangements
3. Shoot and produce images
  • 3.1 Meet shoot objectives by capturing high quality images
  • 3.2 Alert required personnel to variations to shoot that may lead to additional charges
  • 3.3 Generate proof images and seek feedback from required personnel on shoot progress and image quality and selection
  • 3.4 Optimise and output photo images to required specifications using industry formatting standards
  • 3.5 Prepare work for electronic or physical dispatch and presentation or publication
  • 3.6 Prepare invoice or account and deliver with completed images to required personnel
4. Review shoot
  • 4.1 Review any feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
  • 4.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
  • 4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
5. Wrap up shoot
  • 5.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
  • 5.2 Update work samples of illustrative photo images for self-promotional purposes
  • 5.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWH60 CUAPHI511 Make illustrative photo images for publication and display Unit of competency