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CUAPHI503
Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce creative photo images using photo lighting principles.

It applies to individuals who apply the selection and control of lighting and light quality to enhance the emotive power of photo images taken in the studio and on location. At this level, work is usually carried out independently, with supervision or guidance available as required.

No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research light and its relationship to photo imaging

1.1 Identify and review range of historical and contemporary sources for descriptive and emotive lighting

1.2 Examine theories of light and their application in photo imaging lighting technologies

1.3 Prepare shoot list for range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with relevant personnel

2. Experiment with light for complex subjects

2.1 Arrange shoot requirements for identified lighting experiments

2.2 Explore lighting subjects in range of interior and exterior locations

2.3 Apply lighting techniques and technology safely in experimental process

2.4 Review processes, and adapt lighting techniques and technology to refine effects

2.5 Document results of experiments for incorporation into future works

3. Apply lighting to create photo image mood

3.1 Produce series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology to create emotional and descriptive effects

3.2 Evaluate effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology to achieve effects and note areas for improvement

3.3 Catalogue research reference material and work samples

3.4 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from photo lighting experiments

Evidence of the ability to:

research and apply the theory of light to experiments with lighting techniques and technology

experiment with lighting a subject in interior and exterior locations to achieve a range of effects

prepare and organise shoot list requirements for lighting experiments and productions

document lighting experiments and store research materials and work samples appropriately.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline theories of light relevant to photo imaging

summarise uses and capabilities of photographic lighting equipment and accessories

explain use of lighting to create emotive and descriptive effects.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

locations and studios for photo imaging shoots

photo imaging production equipment

sources of information on lighting techniques and technology.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research light and its relationship to photo imaging

1.1 Identify and review range of historical and contemporary sources for descriptive and emotive lighting

1.2 Examine theories of light and their application in photo imaging lighting technologies

1.3 Prepare shoot list for range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with relevant personnel

2. Experiment with light for complex subjects

2.1 Arrange shoot requirements for identified lighting experiments

2.2 Explore lighting subjects in range of interior and exterior locations

2.3 Apply lighting techniques and technology safely in experimental process

2.4 Review processes, and adapt lighting techniques and technology to refine effects

2.5 Document results of experiments for incorporation into future works

3. Apply lighting to create photo image mood

3.1 Produce series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology to create emotional and descriptive effects

3.2 Evaluate effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology to achieve effects and note areas for improvement

3.3 Catalogue research reference material and work samples

3.4 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from photo lighting experiments

Evidence of the ability to:

research and apply the theory of light to experiments with lighting techniques and technology

experiment with lighting a subject in interior and exterior locations to achieve a range of effects

prepare and organise shoot list requirements for lighting experiments and productions

document lighting experiments and store research materials and work samples appropriately.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline theories of light relevant to photo imaging

summarise uses and capabilities of photographic lighting equipment and accessories

explain use of lighting to create emotive and descriptive effects.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

locations and studios for photo imaging shoots

photo imaging production equipment

sources of information on lighting techniques and technology.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and review range of historical and contemporary sources for descriptive and emotive lighting 
Examine theories of light and their application in photo imaging lighting technologies 
Prepare shoot list for range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with relevant personnel 
Arrange shoot requirements for identified lighting experiments 
Explore lighting subjects in range of interior and exterior locations 
Apply lighting techniques and technology safely in experimental process 
Review processes, and adapt lighting techniques and technology to refine effects 
Document results of experiments for incorporation into future works 
Produce series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology to create emotional and descriptive effects 
Evaluate effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology to achieve effects and note areas for improvement 
Catalogue research reference material and work samples 
Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from photo lighting experiments 

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