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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Arrange elements on page
   • Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief
   • Text is prepared and required fonts and font sizes are used
   • Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to design brief
   • Elements are copied and pasted according to design brief
   • ‘Help’ function is accessed if required and solution to queries found
   • Document set-up is completed to conform to design brief
2. Finalise artwork
   • Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size
   • Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance
3. Check quality
   • Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions, and errors are discussed with client or supervisor
   • Basic elements are arranged maintaining overall layout balance and correct tonal quality
   • Hardcopy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and overall layout balance
   • Trim marks and margins are correctly placed
   • Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and re-proofed as required
   • Job is saved according to enterprise procedures
   • Proof or PDF is created to present to client

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare TWO different sets of page layouts according to a client’s design brief and the listed performance criteria

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

demonstrate ability to communicate ideas and information, and clarify information with client or supervisor.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline consideration given to the printing process during design phase

identify problems that can occur if printing process isn’t considered during design stage

define substrate size consideration during imposition

outline how planning occurs for multiple colours and graphics during imposition

describe considerations given to ensuring own health and safety when using a keyboard

discuss importance of saving documents in particular areas of a computer or network

outline how to find a document on a computer or network

list steps involved in changing and saving templates

explain value of style guides and style sheets.

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