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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret written instructions safety labels and procedures

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical charts and diagrams pertaining to a range of lighting procedures and techniques

Required knowledge

general knowledge of the ways in which a typical photoimaging studio is organised and codes of practice

general knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum colour temperature and colour synthesis

general knowledge of photoimaging lighting including terminology and identification

some knowledge of the ways in which light sensitive materials including films and digital sensors respond to light and knowledge of the implications of light on exposure of light sensitive media

some knowledge of physical properties and capabilities of the camera systems and lighting equipment used in the exposure of photographic film and digital sensors

occupational health and safety issues and procedures associated with lighting

general knowledge of elements and principles of design

theoretical and historical contexts of lighting for photoimaging and a range of other art forms eg painting and drawing

general knowledge of other photographers their work ideas and techniques especially pertaining to lighting

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

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

the selection of appropriate camera and lighting equipment and associated accessories for specified subjects

application of a range of lighting techniques for the specified subjects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

project or work activities that allow the candidate to select and apply a range of lighting techniques for specified subjects

presence of time constraints that reflect industry practice and standards

Method of assessment

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

direct observation of the application of lighting techniques

evaluation of lighting within images produced by the candidate

questioning and discussion about the candidates intentions and work outcome

verbal or written reports

review of folios 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 with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to select set up adjust and apply camera and lighting systems

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.
Subjects to be lit may include:	photo-documentary portraiture (formal or candid) scientific/medical/technical still life, e.g. glassware the built environment the natural environment.

Work environment needs may include:	chairs, stools, posing equipment and tables dust free environment electricity
	lighting, natural/available or studio other portable equipment and materials, e.g. ground sheets, backgrounds portable generator ventilation/air conditioning work tables and storage areas and facilities.

Safely means in accordance with:	Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.

Camera systems and accessories may include:	120 camera, 4x5 camera 35mm SLR camera cable release digital cameras and backs exposure meters film and media filters range of lenses tripods and/or camera stands.

Lighting equipment and techniques may include:	equipment: fibre optics floor pack electronic flash systems French flags and gobos light modifying devices, including scrims, umbrellas, honeycombs and grids, soft boxes, reflectors, light absorbers portable (monobloc type) systems portable electronic flash portable photoflood and tungsten light systems exposure: grey card readings incident/reflective readings lighting ratio and brightness range readings off the film plane metering (TTL&OTF metering) spot meter readings light sensitive materials: different types of film and electronic sensors response of light sensitive material to different colours of light source
	light sources: candle flame and other ambient low light sources fluorescent lighting incandescent, tungsten, photoflood metallogenic and discharge lamps ultraviolet and infra-red special situations: scientific/technical techniques techniques: background effects colour balancing and the use of colour temperature meters and filters combined lighting and the illusion of movement feathering the light lighting for silverware lighting for textured surfaces lighting glassware, gloss ware lighting techniques for translucent surfaces painting with light shadowless lighting synchro sun and fill flash white balance and custom colour optimisation for electronic sensors.

Apart from lighting and camera equipment other materials may include:	gaffer tape ground sheets power cables and multi-outlet power boards for electrical equipment suitable props transport cases and bags for equipment.

Adjusting and/or calibrating camera settings for lighting may involve:	aperture lens focal length lens hoods shutter speed.