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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan combining strategy and prepare the work
   • Job components are gathered and checked according to job specifications
   • Dot shapes and percentages are checked according to job specifications
   • Correct masking technique is used to combine job economically
   • Screen rulings and angles are checked according to job specifications
   • Spotting techniques are performed accurately to achieve required combining effect
   • Exposures and processing equipment are set up to manufacturer’s specifications
   • Stipples and vignettes are laid at correct angles and using correct percentages
2. Combine film
   • Spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations are created according to job specifications
   • Colours are separated correctly according to job specifications
3. Ensure accurate registration
   • Register marks, register punch holes, centre lines and trim lines are calculated and aligned accurately according to job specifications
   • All elements are registered accurately according to design specifications
4. Apply photographic contacting
   • Basic exposures for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are determined
   • Contact frames for contact, duplication and spreads and chokes are used correctly

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare and assemble at least TWO layouts with a variety of selected image elements following the job brief; ensuring spreads, chokes, reverses, deep etchings and line and tone combinations meet the job specification; colours are separated correctly, all elements are registered accurately and contact, duplication and spreads and chokes have correct exposure

transfer underlying skill of combining across safelight and roomlight environments (it is important substrate for reproduction is identified and competencies demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes)

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:

explain how choice of printing process affects combining strategy and settings

outline steps required to produce combined image

identify image elements unique to this job specification

state criteria to ensure colour separated images meet job specification/printing process

describe masking technique which ensures accuracy and economy

outline equipment considerations essential for accuracy

explain method of producing spreads and chokes (trapping)

describe how basic exposure data for contacting and duplicating emulsions is determined

list aids to ensure quality control

name factors that ensure quality of output through a processor

describe procedures that ensure accuracy of registration

list factors that ensure screen elements are assembled correctly

explain how the correct percentage of tints is ensured

discuss how to ensure all job specifications are met

explain the care that must be taken when matching to Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours

outline content and state the location of manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task.

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