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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess digital camera qualities
   • Camera software compatibility with hardware system is assessed and the appropriate software is selected for the job
   • Pixel resolution of the camera is matched to the required quality and resolution of outcome
   • The RAM capacity of the camera is checked to be appropriate to the number of images required to be captured
   • Shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes (eg flash, scrollage, icon menu, close-up, wide angle and telephoto capacity) are assessed suitable for the quality and use of photographic images required
   • Lithium batteries are handled and stored according to OHS requirements
2. Set up for image capture
   • Camera is set up for image composition according to job specifications
   • Lighting is arranged according to job specifications
   • Light intensity is set for the correct exposure
3. Preview image
   • Tone curves are adjusted according to job specifications
   • The neutral balance of the image is arranged and adjusted
   • Adjustments to image composition and exposure are made
4. Photograph and upload a digital image
   • The digital camera is loaded and operated according to manufacturer's specifications appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed
   • The computer card interface/disk is uploaded onto the relevant computer and the image saved on hard disk
   • Photographic image files are created and stored on the computer according to software procedures
   • Photographic images are enhanced, cropped and altered electronically to deliver the required image
   • Photographic images are checked for fitness of purpose and conformance to the job brief
   • Photographic images are assessed fit for the relevant delivery mode (eg print, CD-ROM) and delivered appropriately

Required Skills

Skills and knowledge

Using a digital camera

What is meant by pixel resolution and how does this affect the resolution of the image

Why is the RAM capacity of a digital camera relevant

Why are shutter speed and focal lengths important to check when capturing a digital image

What are the safety requirements for handling and storing lithium batteries

Uploading and processing digital images using a computer

How is the data uploaded to a computer from the computer card interfacedisk

What is the process for filing and creating photographic image files on the computer

What is required to enhance crop and alter photographic images electronically

What considerations need to be made to assess a digital photograph suitable for a newspaper glossy brochure and CDROM

Information sources

What manuals safety and other documentation are relevant to this task and where are they kept

What information is included in these documents

What other sources of information are available

Skills and knowledge

Using a digital camera

What is meant by pixel resolution and how does this affect the resolution of the image

Why is the RAM capacity of a digital camera relevant

Why are shutter speed and focal lengths important to check when capturing a digital image

What are the safety requirements for handling and storing lithium batteries

Uploading and processing digital images using a computer

How is the data uploaded to a computer from the computer card interfacedisk

What is the process for filing and creating photographic image files on the computer

What is required to enhance crop and alter photographic images electronically

What considerations need to be made to assess a digital photograph suitable for a newspaper glossy brochure and CDROM

Information sources

What manuals safety and other documentation are relevant to this task and where are they kept

What information is included in these documents

What other sources of information are available

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competency It provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The photographed image meets the quality and lookfeel requirements of the brief The digital camera functions are used to capture the required image

The underlying skills of capturing a digital image using a digital camera should be transferable across the associated sectors of the printing industry

Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

Context of assessment

Assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Relationship to other units

There is no prerequisite for this unit

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Assess the capacity of and operate a digital camera to upload and process THREE digital images using industry hardware and software to deliver a designated quality of image outcome

Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Specific resource requirements

Digital cameras lighting

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competency It provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The photographed image meets the quality and lookfeel requirements of the brief The digital camera functions are used to capture the required image

The underlying skills of capturing a digital image using a digital camera should be transferable across the associated sectors of the printing industry

Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

Context of assessment

Assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Relationship to other units

There is no prerequisite for this unit

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Assess the capacity of and operate a digital camera to upload and process THREE digital images using industry hardware and software to deliver a designated quality of image outcome

Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Specific resource requirements

Digital cameras lighting

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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.

The following variables 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.

Degree of autonomy

A digital photographic image is processed in the workplace in consultation with the supervisor to ensure that correct skills and procedures are used.

Types of systems

Digital cameras used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work.

Lighting

Direct (main) fill in lighting/fill reflector.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

The following variables 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.

Degree of autonomy

A digital photographic image is processed in the workplace in consultation with the supervisor to ensure that correct skills and procedures are used.

Types of systems

Digital cameras used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work.

Lighting

Direct (main) fill in lighting/fill reflector.

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