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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

photo imaging skills to

archive maintain and manage analog and digital assets

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

create and optimise files and film to photo imaging industry standards

implement OHS and quality control procedures as they apply to all aspects of the imaging process

research skills to access and compare contemporary styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to photo imaging

critical thinking skills to

reflect on and analyse own performance

recognise innovative imaging opportunities from research and testing processes

literacy skills to

interpret technical information relating to the imaging environment

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

numeracy skills to determine mathematical problems arising from technical imaging processes

communication skills 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 to

learn the operation of equipment

review personal performance within project context

upgrade knowledge required to work in varied locations

planning and organising skills to

coordinate activities of models and assistants

organise shoots on location or in studio and prepare shoot management timelines

technology skills to check and reinstate equipment studio and props

Required knowledge

OHS procedures and standards associated with imaging technology

imaging technology to determine suitability for innovative and creative production purposes

traditions and contemporary 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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

research identify test and apply innovative imaging concepts and technology

implement OHS and quality control procedures when applying imaging concepts and technology

review personal performance when applying imaging concepts and technology

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

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

sources of information on the historical and contemporary imaging environment

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

opportunity for collaboration with or in allied industries

the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the candidate 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

review of thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

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

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

problemsolving activities to assess candidates critical thinking skills

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 Research the role and use of the photo image in visual communication

CUVPHI516A Research the role and use of the photo image in visual communication

CUVPHIA Research and exploit photo imaging trends

CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging 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, including 35mm/120 film and digital capture/sensor underwater view camera (4 x 5, 5 x 7, 10 x 8) devices that produce books, magazines and newspapers enhancement technologies: analog and wet darkroom digital darkroom and imaging software applications historical cameras and techniques: ambrotype cyanotype daguerreotype Van Dyke brown and salted papers wet plate hybrid processes: digital back on a pinhole camera simulating and emulating analog effects via digital software techniques using an inter-negative from digital capture for contact printing processes (e.g. cyanotype, palladiotype and platinotype) output technologies, including all kinds of print-making, presentation and projection devices: analog and digital enlargers and printers/papers film writers inkjet, laser, dye-sublimation and 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. pictograph).
Appropriate people may include:	critics, commentators and polemicists members of relevant professional associations mentors and peers practising photographers, photo imagists and members of allied fields.
Discipline, subject matter and themes may include:	disciplines: art photo images commercial photo images domestic photo images illustrative photo images media photo images stock photo images technical photo images 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 and displaying time imaging the passage of time integrating images into other technologies to provide a range of audio, sensory and tactile human experiences making images in which an emotive or emotional content is enabled by the selected imaging technology making images of subjects in environments that are too hot or cold, or too dangerous or life threatening for human observation pictorial representation of subjects normally beyond human vision, comprehension or understanding: 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 that enhance the communicative quality of the work.
Specialised imaging technologies may include:	aerial cameras high speed cameras non-visible electromagnetic spectrum: ultraviolet and infra-red imaging x-ray and gamma ray microscopy photo finish cameras remote sensing devices scanning electron microscopes telescopes thermal imaging three-dimensional imaging devices and software applications time and motion cameras ultrasound imaging.
Body of work may include:	electronic presentation exhibition of images magazine, newspaper or book portfolio of work.