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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Balance image quality and file size
   • Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed
   • Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size
   • Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required
   • Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read
   • Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation
2. Manipulate objects
   • Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required
   • Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group
   • Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited
3. Import images
   • Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file
   • Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements
   • Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added
   • Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing
4. Develop variable templates
   • . Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables
   • Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source
   • Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation
5. Colour separate artwork
   • Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system
   • Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process
   • Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief
   • Process and spot colours are combined, if required
   • Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved
   • Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration
   • Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined
   • Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved
6. Prepare for final media
   • Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork
   • For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected
   • File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles
   • Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements
   • Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up
   • Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low
   • Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

develop graphics incorporating a range of features for cross-media publishing based on a client brief using a high-end application

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

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:

describe image formats

explain use of scripting languages

explain how to manipulate text and apply formatting

describe how to draw shapes

explain how to manipulate images

explain design principles which should be applied when creating graphics

explain profiles

outline considerations of colour management.

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