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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the need for colour management
  2. Use colour modes and libraries

Required Skills

Required skills

occupational health and safety OHS in relation to using correct ergonomics when operating the computer

communicating ideas and information having considered all the fundamentals of colour theory

collecting analysing and organising skills in relation to the fundamentals of colour theory

planning and organising skills for identifying and clarifying colour requirements

teamwork skills for maintaining the production process in association with others

problemsolving skills for diagnosing and correcting colour problems

technical skills for using software and hardware correctly to ensure consistency of output

Required knowledge

components of a colour management system

terminology associated with colour management

standard lighting conditions for matching colour

effects different lighting conditions have on monitors proofing and printing

measurement of light intensity and colour temperature

difference between red blue green RGB cyan magenta yellow black CMYK and LAB colour

different rendering intents and their application

under colour removal UCR and grey component replacement GCR and what effect they have on an image

different Pantone libraries and their application

OHS issues needed to be considered when managing colour for digital production

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

identify the need and components of a colour management system

select and convert images to appropriate colour modes

select colour libraries that comply with specific job specifications

locate and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that conditions are typical ambient conditions found in the workplace

access to relevant facilities equipment and materials used for colour management production

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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

third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

practical demonstration by the candidate when converting images between colour modes

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other digital production units relevant to the workplace and job role is recommended for example

digital production or prepress units that require the application of colour

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


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.

Devices may include:

monitors

proofers

printers

scanners

digital cameras

digital presses

printing presses.

Components may include:

standardised viewing environment

calibrated and profiled output devices, such as printers and presses

calibrated and profiled input devices, such as scanners and cameras

calibrated monitors

software applications that support colour management

colour profiles.

Workplace practices may include

establishment of colour managed workflow

calibration and regular recalibration of devices

adoption of recognised colour standard, such as AS ISO 12647-2.

Colour modes and libraries may include:

RGB

CMYK

LAB

Pantone.

Process may include:

selection of colour mode and rendering intent

converting using profiles.