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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate artwork and separations
   • Job is evaluated to identify required process
   • Job is evaluated to identify special colours
2. Produce special colour proofs
   • Colours are formulated according to job specifications
   • Film separations are exposed to appropriate medium
   • Colours are checked against job specifications using densitometers, spectrophotometers or visual matching to a supplied sample or Pantone Matching System (PMS) book
   • Colours are proofed in correct sequence according to job specifications

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

produce TWO sets of special colour proofs that match original artwork and meet client and industry requirements

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

transfer underlying skills of proofing across the design and pre-press sectors (it is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and the quality of the image is suitable for the printing process).

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:

name systems used for matching colours

identify lighting conditions that should be used when matching colours

list effects of humidity on special colour proofing

outline factors to be considered when producing special colour for proofing

explain what determines correct colour sequence

explain how a densitometer is used for proof evaluation

explain how colour evaluation charts are used

list criteria for evaluating a colour proof

explain the manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task and briefly outline the relevant information.

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