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ICPMM321C
Capture a digital image

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit requires the individual to use digital camera technology for the production of colour separated images.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use digital camera technology for the production of colour separated images.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

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 following is essential:

photographed image meets the quality and look/ feel requirements of the brief. The digital camera functions are used to capture the required image

underlying skills of capturing a digital image using a digital camera should be transferable across the associated sectors of the printing industry

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

assess the capacity of, and operate, a digital camera to upload and process THREE digital images using industry hardware and software to deliver a designated quality of image outcome

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning/observation combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by consulting with supervisors over the processing of digital images

collecting, analysing and organising information by assessing the suitability of shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes (eg flash, scrollage, icon menu, close-up, wide angle and telephoto capacity) for the photographic image required

planning and organising activities by planning and coordinating digital image capture sessions

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by choosing the correct shutter speed and focal length to capture digital images

problem-solving skills applied by identifying and correcting problems of image quality

use of technology applied by using digital camera technology

Required knowledge

digital camera use

pixel resolution and how this affects the resolution of the image

relevance of the RAM capacity of a digital camera

importance of shutter speeds and focal lengths

safety requirements for handling and storing lithium batteries

uploading and processing digital images using a computer

uploaded data to a computer from the computer card interface/disk

process for filing and creating photographic image files on the computer

enhancing, crop and altering photographic images electronically

considerations that need to be made to assess a digital photograph suitable for a newspaper, glossy brochure and CD-ROM

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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.

Lighting may include:

direct (main) fill in lighting/fill reflector

Types of systems may include:

digital cameras used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Camera software compatibility with hardware system is assessed and the appropriate software is selected for the job 
Pixel resolution of the camera is matched to the required quality and resolution of outcome 
The RAM capacity of the camera is checked to be appropriate to the number of images required to be captured 
Shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes (eg flash, scrollage, icon menu, close-up, wide angle and telephoto capacity) are assessed suitable for the quality and use of photographic images required 
Lithium batteries are handled and stored according to OHS requirements 
Camera is set up for image composition according to job specifications 
Lighting is arranged according to job specifications 
Light intensity is set for the correct exposure 
Tone curves are adjusted according to job specifications 
The neutral balance of the image is arranged and adjusted 
Adjustments to image composition and exposure are made 
The digital camera is loaded and operated according to manufacturer's specifications appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed 
The computer card interface/disk is uploaded onto the relevant computer and the image saved on hard disk 
Photographic image files are created and stored on the computer according to software procedures 
Photographic images are enhanced, cropped and altered electronically to deliver the required image 
Photographic images are checked for fitness of purpose and conformance to the job brief 
Photographic images are assessed fit for the relevant delivery mode (eg print, CD-ROM) and delivered appropriately 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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