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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and literacy skills to

read and interpret written instructions

read and interpret technical data and material safety data sheets MSDS

learning skills to experiment with a range of monochrome processing techniques

numeracy skills to

interpret technical charts and diagrams pertaining to monochrome processing procedures and techniques

calculate and measure materials required for image processing

planning and organising skills to set up equipment in a logical sequence

selfmanagement skills to

work to deadlines

comply with OHS requirements

technical skills to use equipment and materials to produce monochrome photographs

Required knowledge

work space requirements for monochrome processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom environment

physical properties and capabilities of the materials and equipment used in the processing and printing of monochrome photographs

characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

elements and principles of design and how they may be used and adapted for monochrome photography processing and printing

traditions that inform photographic practice and how they may be used to inform own practice for processing and printing monochrome photographs

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with processing and printing monochrome photographs

environmental issues associated with the materials and equipment used in monochrome processing and printing techniques

organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to processing and printing monochrome work

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 ability to

produce multiple monochrome photographs that

demonstrate the application of selected techniques consistent with concepts

are suitable for display or reproduction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

materials resources and equipment needed to produce monochrome photographs

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 observation of the candidate using processing and printing techniques for monochrome photographs

evaluation of photographs produced by the candidate

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing monochrome photographs

review of portfolios of evidence

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUVPHIA Process photo images to workprint and file stage

CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage.

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.

Relevant personnel may include:	clients colleagues managers supervisors.
Features of an appropriately equippedwork space may include:	benches electricity materials and equipment plumbing process-specific needs required darkroom layout safe lights storage facilities ventilation wet areas.
Materials may include:	chemicals for a range of emulsions data sheets for processing and developing different film types papers other than photographic papers surfaces for a range of emulsions: fabric glass perspex wood time/temperature charts.
Equipment may include:	a range of cameras of various formats contrast filters developing trays drying cabinet for negatives enlargers focus scope measuring jugs and stirrers negative carriers paintbrushes personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing process tank safe lights scissors spirals sponges thermometer tongs.
Photographs may be:	a series or sequence prints on a range of photographic or other papers prints on: fabric glass metal wood unique state.
Concept may relate to:	design elements and principles: balance form line repetition tone scope of the photography: series unique state (e.g. photogram) subject matter or theme of photographs: caricature fauna flora issues: cultural political spiritual concerns landscape personal or imaginative narrative portraits still life the body.
Ways to prepare materials may involve:	consulting manufacturers’ sheets, data and charts consulting MSDS consulting time and temperature data preparing chemicals.
Techniques may include:	cyanotypes and/or other antique processes dodging and burning (selective exposure) emulsion transfer and liquid emulsions image modifications that are subject to specific regulations and standards image tone modification and toning making a pin hole camera and developing exposed film for this camera photograms and chemograms processing for archival permanence pseudo solarisation (sabattier effect) techniques for developing film from various formats techniques that manipulate the image: multiple exposure multiple printing using contrast control filters using a range of print developers: high contrast warm tone.
Ways to test capabilities may involve making:	proof sheets test strips work prints.
Ways to review techniques may involve:	adjustment to subject matter or theme adjustment to take account of principles of design for image making adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Ways to document work progress may involve:	diagrams discussion folder of data sheets and notes visual diary written reports.
Ways to clean and maintain equipment may involve:	ensuring all tools and equipment are dust free and lenses are clean removing reject prints replacing protective covers restoring equipment and settings.