Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret a broad range of information pertaining to the photoimaging industry

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical chartsdiagrams for the photoimaging industry

Required knowledge

information and resources available to develop self as photoimaging practitioner

trends in photoimaging including impact of digital technology

physical properties and capabilities of photoimaging materials equipment processes and their applications

elements and principles of photoimaging and allied creative industries relevant to the area(s) of specialisation

theoretical and historical contexts relevant to the areas of specialisation

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the use of photoimaging equipment materials and techniques

environmental issues associated with the equipment and materials used in photoimaging work

other photoimaging practitioners their work ideas and techniques

copyright moral and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with photoimaging

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

application of planned strategies to develop appropriate skills in photoimaging practice

demonstration of work practice which develops own style through exploring and experimenting with new ideas in making andor interpreting work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

the opportunity to use a range of strategies and resources to develop own practice

assessment conducted over a period of time to reflect the ongoing nature of skills in this unit

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

oral questioning andor discussion about the candidates intentions and work outcome

written reports or presentations

review of folios which may include photographic images including digital construction in artists books boxed sets print folios exhibitions through electronic media presentation devices and installations

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to equipment for photoimaging practice and to information about photoimaging

Strategies for developing self as a photoimaging practitioner may include:

Technical skills may include skills in:

Development of own style may involve:

Opportunities to develop own practice may include:

Experimenting and testing refers to:

Sources of information may include:

Networks may include:

Promotional opportunities may include: