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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

photoimaging skills sufficient to

archive maintain and manage analogue andor digital assets

competently operate imaging technologies along with design and allied technologies used within the imaging environment

createoptimise files and film to photoimaging industry standards

implement OHSquality control procedures as they apply to all aspects of the imaging process

research skills sufficient to access and compare contemporary styles and conceptualaesthetic approaches to photoimaging

critical thinking skills sufficient to

employ reflective questioning to analyse performance

recognise innovative imaging opportunities from researchtesting processes

literacy skills sufficient to

interpret technical information relating to the imaging environment

obtain necessary permits and licences to operate ancillary equipment and work in special locations

numeracy skills sufficient to determine mathematical problems arising from technical imaging processes

communication skills sufficient to

engage with subjects and professionals in a meaningful and respectful way

explain and describe work practices and methods

negotiate with models creative teams and project stakeholders

learning skills sufficient to

learn the operation of ancillary equipment

review personal performance within project context

upgrade knowledge required to work in varied locations

planning and organising skills sufficient to

coordinate activities of models and assistants

organise shoots on locationin studio and prepare shoot management timelines

technology skills sufficient to check and reinstate equipment studio and props

Required knowledge

OHS proceduresstandards associated with imaging technology

selection testing and evaluation of imaging technology to ascertain suitability for innovative and creative production purposes

traditionscontemporary issues that inform imaging technology

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to research identify test and apply innovative imaging concepts and technology

ability to implement OHSquality control procedures when applying imaging concepts and technology

ability to review personal performance when applying imaging concepts and technology

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of technology and media used in the broad imaging environment

access to sources of information on the historical and contemporary imaging environment

opportunity for collaboration with or in allied industries

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee 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 third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by candidate

direct observation of candidate applying imaging technology implementing OHSquality control processes and meeting deadlines

case studies to assess candidates ability to evaluate imaging technology and its suitability to historical and contemporary contexts and themes

problem solving activities to assess candidates critical thinking skills

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

CUVPHIA Research role and use of the photoimage in visual communication

CUVPHI501A Research role and use of the photoimage in visual communication

CUVPHIA Research and exploit photoimaging trends

CUVPHI502A Research and exploit photoimaging trends.

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.
Historical, contemporary and emerging imaging technologies may include:	camera-less imaging processes and devices: digital scanners photocopiers photograms and chemigrams cameras: aerial low-tech (toy and single-use) panorama pinhole cameras and camera obscura devices rangefinder SLR (35mm/120 film, digital capture/sensor) underwater view camera (4x5, 5x7, 10x8) devices that produce books, magazines and newspapers enhance technologies: analogue/wet darkroom digital darkroom and imaging software applications historical cameras and techniques: ambrotype cyanotype daguerreotype vandyke brown and salted papers wet plate hybrid processes: digital back on a pinhole camera simulating/emulating analogue effects via digital software techniques using an inter-negative from digital capture for contact printing processes (e.g. cyanotype, palladiotype, platinotype)
	output technologies (including all kinds of print-making, presentation and projection devices): analogue/digital enlargers and printers/papers film writers inkjet/laser/dye-sublimation/thermal printers and media CMYK offset printing devices monitor/television screen display and/or data projector images screen printing and print-making processes thermo-autochrome (e.g. pictrograph).

Appropriate persons may include:	critics, commentators and polemicists members of relevant professional associations mentors/peers practising photographers, photoimagists or members of allied fields.

Discipline, subject matter and themes may include:	disciplines: art photoimaging commercial photoimages domestic photoimages illustrative photoimages media photoimages stock photoimages technical photoimages wedding clients subject matter and themes: abstraction advertising beauty culture gender identity landscape nature philosophical and classical themes religion reportage science and technology sexuality social issues the human condition the nude the photograph as truth the portrait.

Visual representation, attributes and opportunities may include:	controlling/displaying time imaging the passage of time integrating images into other technologies to provide a range of audio/sensory/tactile human experiences making images in which an emotive and emotional content is enabled by the selected imaging technology making images of subjects in environments that are too hot or cold, too dangerous or life threatening for human observation making images where abstract concepts are explained using the representational opportunities provided by selected imaging technologies making minute things visible to the naked eye making subjects of immense distance visible presenting images in ways which enhance the communicative quality of the work the pictorial representation of subjects normally beyond human vision, comprehension or understanding.

Specialised imaging technologies may include:	3D imaging devices and software applications aerial cameras high speed cameras non-visible electromagnetic spectrum: ultraviolet and infrared imaging x-ray and gamma ray microscopy photo finish cameras remote sensing devices scanning electron microscopes telescopes thermal imaging time/motion cameras ultrasound imaging.

Body of work may include:	electronic presentation exhibition of images magazine, newspaper or book portfolio of work.