1. Prepare and maintain physical resources for the production of digital images
   • Correctly identify and select equipment and materials required for the production of digital images
   • Prepare and maintain equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements
   • Organise and maintain work space so that it remains clean and safe
   • Store equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safety requirements
2. Use and test digital imaging techniques
   • Safely use techniques for the production of digital images
   • Use and test nominated techniques to determine the capability of the technique and its application
3. Produce digital images
   • Determine concept for the proposed digital images based on own ideas or supplied information
   • Correctly identify the steps and resources required to produce the proposed digital images
   • Select appropriate equipment and materials for the specific digital images
   • Use techniques and materials safely to produce the final digital imaging work

Not applicable

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills

general knowledge of equipment used in digital imaging work

general knowledge of different styles of digital imaging work and the work of key practitioners

overview knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design

introductory knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for digital imaging work

typical equipment requirements for the production of digital imaging work

digital equipment use and maintenance

awareness of copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues

organisational and legislative Occupational Health and Safety procedures in relation to digital imaging work

literacy skills sufficient to read operational instructions

numeracy skills sufficient to deal with such issues as input and output resolution resizing

Linkages to other units

It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with

CUVCORA Source concept for own work or

CUVCOR01A - Source concept for own work, or

CUVCORA Develop and articulate concept for own work

CUVCOR02A - Develop and articulate concept for own work

CUVCORA Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea or

CUVCOR07A - Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea, or

CUVCORA Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR08A - Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

It could also be assessed in conjunction with

CUVCORA Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work

CUVCOR11A - Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work

Depending on the context combined assessment andor training with a range of other units would also be appropriate for example

CUVCRSA Store finished work

CUVCRS13A - Store finished work

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

production of digital images which demonstrate a command of nominated techniques and which reflect the concept

general knowledge of materials and equipment used in digital imaging work

Method and context of assessment

The assessment context must provide for

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools equipment and materials to produce multiple digital images

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

direct observation of digital imaging work in progress

questioning and discussion of candidates intentions and work

written or verbal reports

review of portfolios 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

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to produce digital images using the nominated techniques

Key competencies in this unit

Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies The table below describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform

Level Administer and Manage

Level Design and Evaluate

Collecting organising and analysing information

Using and testing nominated techniques and determining their capabilities and application

Communicating ideas and information

Producing final digital images

Planning and organising activities

Identifying the steps and resources required to produce the proposed work

Working with others and in teams NA

Not Applicable

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Dealing with image resolution issues

Solving problems

Responding to equipment failure

Using technology

Using digital technology

Underpinning skills and knowledge

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills

general knowledge of equipment used in digital imaging work

general knowledge of different styles of digital imaging work and the work of key practitioners

overview knowledge of the formal elements and principles of design

introductory knowledge of the historical and theoretical contexts for digital imaging work

typical equipment requirements for the production of digital imaging work

digital equipment use and maintenance

awareness of copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues

organisational and legislative Occupational Health and Safety procedures in relation to digital imaging work

literacy skills sufficient to read operational instructions

numeracy skills sufficient to deal with such issues as input and output resolution resizing

Linkages to other units

It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with

CUVCORA Source concept for own work or

CUVCOR01A - Source concept for own work, or

CUVCORA Develop and articulate concept for own work

CUVCOR02A - Develop and articulate concept for own work

CUVCORA Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea or

CUVCOR07A - Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea, or

CUVCORA Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

CUVCOR08A - Produce drawings to represent and communicate the concept

It could also be assessed in conjunction with

CUVCORA Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work

CUVCOR11A - Source information on history and theory and apply to own area of work

Depending on the context combined assessment andor training with a range of other units would also be appropriate for example

CUVCRSA Store finished work

CUVCRS13A - Store finished work

Critical aspects of evidence

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

production of digital images which demonstrate a command of nominated techniques and which reflect the concept

general knowledge of materials and equipment used in digital imaging work

Method and context of assessment

The assessment context must provide for

evaluation of visual language and technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate

practical demonstration of skills using required tools equipment and materials to produce multiple digital images

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

direct observation of digital imaging work in progress

questioning and discussion of candidates intentions and work

written or verbal reports

review of portfolios 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

Resource requirements

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to produce digital images using the nominated techniques

Key competencies in this unit

Key competencies are built into all workplace competencies The table below describes those applicable to this unit Trainers and assessors should ensure that they are addressed in training and assessment

Level Perform

Level Administer and Manage

Level Design and Evaluate

Collecting organising and analysing information

Using and testing nominated techniques and determining their capabilities and application

Communicating ideas and information

Producing final digital images

Planning and organising activities

Identifying the steps and resources required to produce the proposed work

Working with others and in teams NA

Not Applicable

Using mathematical ideas and techniques

Dealing with image resolution issues

Solving problems

Responding to equipment failure

Using technology

Using digital technology

The following explanations identify how this unit may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.