Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read operational instructions

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

Required knowledge

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

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

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

Context of and specific resources for 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

Method of assessment

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

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

Equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Workplace procedures may relate to such things as:

Organisation and maintenance of the work space may relate to:

Within this unit the range of techniques used would generally be quite limited in nature and may include:

Testing nominated techniques may involve:

The concept for the proposed digital images may be influenced by: