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Produce pages using a page layout application

Produce pages using a page layout application

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRP224
State Code
AUP32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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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 based on a client brief using a high-end application, and covers how to arrange basic elements on a page, finalise artwork and check quality.It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry who design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Arrange elements on page
  • 1.1 Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief
  • 1.2 Text is prepared and required fonts and font sizes are used
  • 1.3 Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to design brief
  • 1.4 Elements are copied and pasted according to design brief
  • 1.5 ‘Help’ function is accessed if required and solution to queries found
  • 1.6 Document set-up is completed to conform to design brief
2 Finalise artwork
  • 2.1 Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size
  • 2.2 Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance
3 Check quality
  • 3.1 Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions, and errors are discussed with client or supervisor
  • 3.2 Basic elements are arranged maintaining overall layout balance and correct tonal quality
  • 3.3 Hardcopy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and overall layout balance
  • 3.4 Trim marks and margins are correctly placed
  • 3.5 Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and re-proofed as required
  • 3.6 Job is saved according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.7 Proof or PDF is created to present to client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3110 ICPPP224C Produce pages using a page layout application Unit of competency