Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by embedding metadata tags

collecting analysing and organising information by linking objects to create an image map that meets design requirements

planning and organising activities by automating tasks wherever possible and using scripts for automation

teamwork when maintaining the production process in association with others

mathematical ideas and techniques by selecting a screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality

problemsolving skills by creating complex shapes and editing them

use of technology by creating graphics using a graphics application

Required knowledge

image formats SWF SVG GIF JPEG PNG

JavaScript AppleScript or Microsoft Visual Basic

text and formatting

drawing shapes

manipulating images

design principles

profiles

colour management

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

developing graphics incorporating a range of features for crossmedia publishing based on a client brief using a highend application

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

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

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

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

relevant hardware and software

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

Objects may include:

Tasks may include:

Manipulated may include:

Edited may include:

Elements may include:

Formatting may include:

Colour separation options may include:

Command preferences may include:

Colours may include:

High-end application may include:

Appearance attributes may include:

Properties may include:

Effects may include: