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Style merchandise for photography

Style merchandise for photography

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRRMER516
State Code
WD935
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/06/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
080599 - Sales And Marketing, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of current design trends and principles of design work to source, prepare and arrange props and merchandise for photography, according to promotional briefs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Work effectively as a stylist.
  • 1.1.Perform work with an emphasis on research, planning and forecasting.
  • 1.2.Complete resourcing for photo shoot within prescribed deadlines and to specified budgets.
  • 1.3.Develop and maintain a stylist kit.
2. Collaborate with key creative and production personnel.
  • 2.1.Interpret promotional job brief.
  • 2.2.Communicate effectively with creative and production team members and accept responsibility for own output.
3. Carry out steps in stylist planning.
  • 3.1.Document action plan and critical milestones and complete tasks according to timelines.
  • 3.2.Identify and access a suitable worksite environment.
4. Manage props and merchandise for photographic assignments.
  • 4.1.Source props and merchandise and acquire within set timeframes as required for specific assignments.
  • 4.2.Hire props according to industry procedures where required.
  • 4.3.Develop and maintain a current and ongoing resource file of services and supplies for current and future assignments.
5. Place merchandise and props for photographs.
  • 5.1.Demonstrate the application of design principles to two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) work in styled arrangements.
  • 5.2.Select colour and apply technical lighting and camera arrangements to achieve outcomes in promotional brief.
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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stylist kit may include:
adhesive gum
cotton buds and balls
eucalyptus oil
general cleaner
glass cleaner
hammer
masking, double-sided and gaffer tape
nylon thread
pegs and bulldog clips
pins
pliers
retractable knife
safety pins and paperclips
scissors
soft brush and dusting
spray bottle
tweezers
wet wipes
white cotton gloves.
Promotional job brief may include:
verbal, written or diagrammatic instructions from:
external business customers
managers within the enterprise.
Creative and production team members may include:
art director
management
other professional or technical staff
photographer
teams.
Worksite environment may include:
relevant computer hardware and software
shoot locations
studio environment and equipment.
Props may include:
display fixtures and fittings
fabric
furniture
outside locations
paper and card
studio scenery.
Merchandise may include:
books
confectionery
cosmetics
fashion
fashion accessories
food and drinks
homewares.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and develops:
an up-to-date resource file of services and supplies
styled photographs
project brief and subsequent stylist action plan.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a real or simulated retail visual merchandising work environment
relevant documentation, such as real or simulated promotional briefs, including studio and on-location shots
a photographic studio environment and equipment
relevant computer hardware and software
props and merchandise.
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:
observation of performance in the workplace
a simulated photographic styling project, including a promotional brief requiring in-studio and on-location shots
a folio of personally developed styling designs
client feedback
answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge on photographic styling
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBB53 SIRRMER008 Plan and style merchandise photo shoots Unit of competency