Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to source and evaluate information to in order to develop positions about the traditions which inform photoimaging practice and to incorporate and integrate knowledge of industry trends to own photoimaging practice

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical charts and diagrams related to the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

Required knowledge

broad range of sources of information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

formal and informal research techniques to access information relating to the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

evolution of the photographic image

current trends in photographyphotoimaging

copyright moral and intellectual property issues associated with sourcing evaluating and applying research to own photoimaging practice

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

demonstration of the incorporation and integration of specific knowledge of industry traditions into own photoimaging practice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to research and apply information on traditions of photoimaging to specific contexts and work activities

Method of assessment

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

questioning and discussing the candidates intentions and work outcome

written andor verbal presentation

slides or multimedia presentation

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

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

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to source identify and collect information It also requires access to a forum for discussion and debate and a context for presentation

Sources may include:

Information may relate to:

Exploring potential new and alternative sources of information involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may involve:

Formal and informal research techniques may include:

Organising research materials and findings may involve:

Evaluating may include:

Developing positions in relation to the traditions which inform photoimaging practice involves examination of viewpoints within:

Updating and expanding knowledge of the traditions which inform photoimaging practice may involve: