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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess brief requirements
  2. Assemble layout
  3. Render a simple graphic design
  4. Produce finished artwork
  5. Check for suitability
  6. Tidy materials and store data

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by determining exactly what client wants from brief and subsequent discussion

collecting analysing and organising information by balancing and matching client demands with requirements for reproduction and costs

planning and organising activities by coordinating job sequence so that as materials arrive they are processed and can be checked efficiently

teamwork when ensuring that designers printers and clients all know what they need to do and when

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating costs and enlargementreduction factors

problemsolving skills by coping with discrepancies between brief and what is possible

use of technology by using appropriate software to create design and ensuring files are saved in required format

Required knowledge

the purpose of this artwork being prepared

number and the specific colours of the job

scale that is this artwork to the finished job

the difference between reflective and transparent originals

three essential elements to consider when preparing art for printingpublication

the different requirements for TWO different printing or electronic output processes

using manualcomputer techniques to prepare colour rough

various types of halftone dot structures and the maximum and minimum tonal ranges that could be used to reproduce this artwork

OHS concerns that are there when using cameras or computers

the colour sequence and overlap for transparentopaque colours

preparing the finished artwork at this size or scale

choosing specific type faces

effect influence that the selection of different type faces have on a job

method used for registration and trim marks

artwork evaluation for density definition and resolution and how can this be corrected

the characteristics of properly prepared line artwork

finished art compliance with job specifications and approved colour rough

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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

the rendered design meets the requirements of the design brief The design conforms to commercial design standards and meets reproduction final use requirements

the underlying skill of designing a basic layout to conform to brief specifications should be transferable across the design and prepress sectors It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes

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

prepare TWO sets of colour roughs and artwork containing line and tone work according to specifications of the client brief and the listed Performance Criteria

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

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

it is expected that special purpose tools equipment and industry software packages will be used where appropriate

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 and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended


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.

Layout brief may include:

describes and specifies the work to be completed, identifies all requirements for the job.

Errors may include:

spelling, grammatical, style and placement.

Enterprise procedures may include:

range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.

Complexity of process may include:

artwork may contain simple line work or a combination of line and tone.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.