List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan for media assignment | 1.1 Meet with editor, team or journalist to define or refine shoot requirements, objectives and deadlines 1.2 Evaluate intended use, style and theme of media assignment and confirm publication platform with relevant personnel 1.3 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to similar subject material |
2. Prepare for shoot | 2.1 Review shoot requirements against assignment objectives 2.2 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met, including insurances, releases, licences, permits, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements 2.3 Investigate and address media codes of practice and work health and safety requirements specific to assignment 2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, liaise with relevant personnel and prepare equipment 2.5 Liaise with necessary people to arrange access to locations and other subjects |
3. Shoot and produce images | 3.1 Capture images within shoot context safely and ethically, and record necessary detail for captions 3.2 Optimise images and complete caption details to meet necessary specifications using media industry standards 3.3 Output and transmit photo images as required |
4. Wrap up and review shoot | 4.1 Check and reinstate equipment to original condition 4.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel and evaluate personal performance in shoot context 4.3 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards 4.4 Update work samples of media photo images for promotional purposes 4.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret an assignment with relevant personnel
arrange insurances, releases, licences, permits and confirm intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements and codes of practice are met
devise a shoot timetable and organise photo imaging equipment, subjects and locations to shoot media photo images
apply imaging skills to capture and optimise media photo images that meet industry standards, in collaboration with others
process, catalogue and archive photo images in accordance with industry standards
package photo images for promotional purposes
evaluate own performance and creative products for future improvement.
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:
describe styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches as they apply to media photo images in a range of contexts
describe the features and capabilities of photo imaging capture technologies
explain techniques to optimise, process and transfer photo images for use in media
describe professional practice arrangements and codes of practice as they apply to the media photographer
outline personal health and safety factors that may affect a media photographer.
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:
photo imaging capture and production equipment
locations for media photo imaging shoots.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.