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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Use scanner to capture photo images
  2. Use digital camera to create photo images
  3. Edit photo images
  4. Prepare photo image assets

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

consult equipment operation manuals

ability to work as a member of a production team both independently on assignment and under direction

technical skills sufficient to

proficiently use a scanner to reproduce photo images to specification

proficiently use a digital camera to create wellcomposed photo images

proficiently use digital imaging software to manipulate and prepare photo images

manage files using standard naming conventions

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

problemsolving skills sufficient to anticipate and resolve minor equipment setup problems

Required knowledge

basic photographic techniques

basic principles of visual design and communication

appropriate file formats for various platforms

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members eg designers content creators information architects programmers and coders

basic understanding of the relationship between technical and creative aspects and requirements of interactive media projects

basic knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms

OHS regarding the use of scanners cameras and computers and handling and disposing of lithium batteries

Evidence Required

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

ability to use digital imaging software to prepare high quality photo images that satisfy the requirements of a range of briefs

efficient operation of a scanner and digital camera to capture images

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of resources and equipment currently used by industry including

flatbed scanner

digital camera

industrystandard graphics software

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of photo images prepared by the candidate on a number of occasions

practical demonstration by the candidate of scanner and digital camera operation

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of file formats and OHS issues

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFDIGA Create visual design components

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components.


Range Statement

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.

Projects may include:

e-commerce

educational product

game

information product

promotional product

training product

website.

Relevant personnel may include:

client

designer

graphic artist

interactive media author

programmer, coder and technical support people

supervisor

web manager

other specialist creative and administrative staff.

Scanner features may include:

bit depth

dynamic range

optical resolution

output format (e.g. RGB, greyscale or CMYK)

platen size

reflective or transmissive (film)

range of film holders.

Scanner settings may include:

bit depth

colour or greyscale

colour/target/working space

crop

destination

dust and scratch handling (e.g. ICE, FARE)

grain management (e.g. GEM)

multi-sampling

orientation

output dimension and resolution or file size

preferences/options

restoration of colour (e.g. ROC)

scaling

sharpening

source image type

tones, contrast, colour cast, saturation.

Digital camera features may include:

aperture

automatic, program or manual settings

batteries

colour, target, working space

compatibility with hardware and digital imaging software

exposure compensation

file format

flash, fill flash

lens focal lengths, such as wide angle, close-up and telephoto

menu functions

resolution - megapixels

shutter speed

size and type of memory card(s)

subject modes

white balance.

Photographic techniques may include:

composition

depth of field

dynamic range

field of view

framing

lighting.

Digital imaging software may include:

a wide range of programs, e.g.:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Apple Aperture

Corel Paint Shop Pro

Corel PhotoPaint

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP and GIMPshop).

Manipulating digital images may include:

appending text/type for files and captions

brushing

creating artistic effects

cropping

editing

eliminating red eye

emulating photographic effects

image enhancement including tones, contrast, colour cast/tint, saturation

masking layers

retouching (i.e. cloning, rubber stamping, healing, patching)

sharpening

stitching (panoramic scenes)

using layers for composites

using pre-sets.

Visual design principles may include:

balance

emphasis

movement

perspective

proportion

scale

unity.

Communication principles may include:

communicates message

conveys meaning

meets audience requirements

uses functional components.

Output formats may include:

GIF

JPEG

PDF

PICT

PNG

PSD

TIFF.

Platforms may include:

CD

DVD

games console

internet

kiosk

mobile phone

other video playback devices

personal digital assistant (PDA)

video player (iPods).

Metadata tags may include:

author

copyright notice

date of capture/date created

description

EXIF and IPTC standards

file size

format

headline/caption

keywords/subject

location/GPS coordinates

resolution

rights usage terms

roll/identifier #

subject

time

title

version.