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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. |
Within this unit the candidate would generally demonstrate a command of a broad range of techniques as the basis for experimentation and innovation. Techniques may include: | acquiring an image through scanning, digital photography or from the Internetmanipulating the image by means of a range of imaging applications utilising features extensivelymatching resolution and format of output to reproduction requirementsoutputting images as prints, CD-ROM or other storage medium and to the Web. |
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Materials may include: | a range of printing surfaces including papers, acetate, fabrics. |
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Equipment may include: | computerdigital cameradiscs and memory cardsimaging applicationsoutput devicesscanner. |
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Extending capabilities through: | experimentation encourages the exploration of the full potential of the art form and involves innovation. |
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Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertiseattending lectures and talksconducting material and technical experiments and testsseeking out information in books, journals, newspapers, the internetvisiting exhibitions, museums. |
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Intellectual property, copyright and moral rights requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be usedprocedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyrightprotocols for the adaptation of work by others. |
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The conceptual vision may be determined by: | elements and principles of designthe relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical contextthe subject matter or theme for the digital images, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political, cultural, social issues; spiritual concerns. |
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Refining the conceptual vision may include: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of designadjustment to subject matter or themeadjustment to utilise the extended capabilities of the techniqueno change. |
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Resources or services may include: | commercial outletsimaging bureauxInternet |
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Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials and equipmentbudgetingsponsorshiptimeframe. |
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Workplace requirements may include: | ergonomic considerationslightingpower supply. |
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Issues of presentation may include: | availability of space and equipmentcostpractical considerationspresentation contexttimeframe. |
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Taking action may involve: | seeking external assistance, e.g. technical, collaborativeselecting and preparing work for presentation. |
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