Required skills

research techniques sufficient to access information on colour theory and management as it applies to prepress processing

communication skills sufficient to

collaboratenegotiate between clients and printing bureau

discuss colour its theory and management

literacy skills sufficient to

interpret a broad range of information on colour theory and management as it applies to prepress processing

interpret material specifications necessary for prepress processing

numeracy skills sufficient to

calculate layout requirementsmaterial specifications for prepress processing

compare a colour sampler reading eg eyedropper value against a known value and calculate a response

determine colour cast and neutrality from a colour sampler reading eg eyedropper value

identifyassign numeric values to colour as required by prepress processing

read and evaluate Out of Gamut colours and Total InkBlack Ink limits

understand numeric values and meaning against colour theory and how RGB CMYK and LAB colour values are quantified

planning and organising skills sufficient to plan integration of colour management into prepress processing contexts

problem solving skills sufficient to identifyresolve common colour management problems in prepress processing

technology skills sufficient to usecalibrate scanning and digital proofing devices

Required knowledge

colour theorymanagement associated with prepress processing

copyright moral rights intellectual property and legislative issues associated with prepress processing

different printingdiffusion techniques and their constraints with respect to design

environmental issues associated with prepress processing

equipment tools and materials associated with prepress processing

organisational and OHS requirements associated with prepress processing and computer usage

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

production of CMYK CMYK with spot colour channel and DuoTriQuad tone image files which cause no prepress processing problems

production of clipping paths deep etched to suit the needs of the image and clientjob requirements

management of colour in prepress processing to ensure test prints and final products match

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where digital image files can be prepared for prepress processing

access to appropriate sources of information to research colour theorymanagement

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

case studies to assess candidates ability to manage colour in prepress processing

direct observation of candidate preparing digital image files for print processing

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

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CUVPHIA Produce media photoimages

CUVPHI508A Produce media photoimages

CUVPHIA Plan capture and exploit art photoimages

CUVPHI510A Plan, capture and exploit art photoimages

CUVPHIA Produce technical photoimages

CUVPHI511A Produce technical photoimages

CUVPHIA Make illustrative images for publication and display

CUVPHI512A Make illustrative images for publication and display

CUVPHIA Plan capture and exploit stock photoimages

CUVPHI513A Plan, capture and exploit stock photoimages.

Checklist for printing requirements may include:

Appropriate person/s may include:

Software may include

Appropriate pre-press processing techniques may include:

Stock may include:

Press may include:

Appropriate format may include: