Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
communication skills to discuss ideas with others
critical thinking skills to make connections between own photo imaging practice and information gathered on photo imaging traditions
literacy skills to evaluate relevant sources of information on history and theory
planning and organising skills to source and evaluate information
self-management skills to:
work to personal goals
integrate knowledge of industry trends into own photo imaging practice
technology skills to access and download information from the internet.
Required knowledge
sources of information on the traditions that inform photo imaging practice
formal and informal research techniques to access information
evolution of the photographic image
current trends in photo imaging
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with sourcing, evaluating and applying research to own photo imaging practice.
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.
Sources may include: | film historical texts images internet journal articles objects oral histories scientific texts secondary texts stories technical or medium-specific information writings of cultural theorists and philosophers. |
Information may relate to: | aesthetics criticism cultural issues gender and identity issues histories of: art crafts design photo imaging world land and place light linguistics new technologies philosophy politics signs and symbols spiritual concerns. |
Exploring potential new and alternative sources involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may also involve: | interviews with innovative photo imaging practitioners visits to: galleries laboratories manufacturers of specific photo imaging equipment and materials special events trade fairs. |
Research techniques may include: | analysing and comparing information critical discourse discussion judgement note taking observation summarising. |
Ways to organise research materials and findings may involve: | charts database diagrams files indices mind maps sketches. |
Techniques employed to evaluate information may include: | comparing considering merit contrasting critiquing discussion and debate reflecting. |
Developing positions involves examination of viewpoints within: | age in relation to human life culture ecology ethnicity gender philosophy politics race science spirituality. |
Ways to update and expand knowledge may involve: | discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of photo imaging practice participating in: conferences mentoring schemes seminars workshops using the internet visits to: events exhibitions laboratories manufacturers studios. |
Appropriate people may include: | clients content experts copyright representatives current industry practitioners employers industry association representatives information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff managers mentors supervisors teachers. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist