Elements and Performance Criteria

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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Ideas may be influenced by:
current capability with techniques
historical and theoretical contexts
subject matter or theme for the work, such as:
built environment
land and place
natural world
political, cultural and social issues
the body
spiritual concerns.
Within this unit, the candidate would generally build on and combine a range of techniques which may include:
acquiring images:
from the internet
through digital photography
through scanning
manipulating images using a range of imaging applications
outputting image as:
a print
CD
other storage medium
uploading images to the internet
using the most appropriate file format.
Key peoplemay include:
mentors
other artists
peers
supervisors
teachers.
Strategies used to assess the capabilities of techniques may involve:
experimenting directly with work in progress
further practice with techniques to acquire, manipulate and print images while also manipulating variables, such as:
brightness
colour depth
contrast
resolution
producing practice prints or samples
testing imaging features of the software in use.
Equipment may include:
computer
digital camera
digital imaging software
guillotine
output device
scanner.
Materials may include:
a range of printing surfaces:
acetate
fabrics
papers
hard copy source material:
magazine clippings
paintings
photos.
Needs of the work may relate to:
availability of different resources
budget
creative goals
preparation time
process-specific requirements
recycling
safety
sustainability.

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.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce multiple digital images or a single major work that shows some technical proficiency in chosen techniques
work with ideas and techniques and bring them together in finished work
adapt the capabilities of digital imaging techniques and resources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
equipment and materials used in digital imaging work.
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:
evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate
direct observation of digital imaging in progress
questioning and discussion of the candidate’s intentions and work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVPRP301A Produce creative work.