1. Work effectively as a stylist
   • Work is performed with an emphasis on research, planning and forecasting.
   • Resourcing for shooting is completed within prescribed deadlines and to specified budgets.
   • A comprehensive stylist kit is developed and maintained.
2. Collaborate with key creative and production personnel
   • Promotional job brief is accurately interpreted.
   • Effective communication occurs with creative and production team members, and responsibility is accepted for own output.
3. Carry out steps in stylist planning
   • Action plan and critical milestones are documented and tasks are completed according to timelines.
4. Source props and merchandise for photographic assignments
   • Props and merchandise are sourced and acquired within designated timeframes as required for specific assignments.
   • Props are hired according to industry procedures where required.
   • A current and ongoing resource file of services and supplies is maintained for future assignments.
5. Place merchandise and props for photographs
   • Styled arrangements demonstrate the application of design principles to two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
   • Arrangements reflect appropriate selection of colour and appreciation of technical lighting and camera arrangements to achieve desired outcomes.

Not applicable

The following components of the Evidence Guide relate directly to the Performance Criteria and the Range of Variables for the unit of competency and will inform and provide guidance for assessment of the unit in the workplace andor training program

Critical aspects of evidence

Assessment requires evidence of the following products to be collected

Sample analysis of a project brief and subsequent stylist action plan

Examples of personally styled photographs

Answers to questions on photographic styling

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Knowledge including

The elements and principles of design

th century design trends

Contemporary design issues

Copyright and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on design practice

The psychological and marketable characteristics of colour in visual merchandising

The application and effects of light on colour in photography

Photographic techniques and terminology

Skills including

Creative thinking skills

Design application

Ability to work in a team

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Generic process skills

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency Following each question a number indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Communication of ideas and information will be applied when negotiating and interpreting the project brief

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information on the project brief the available budget and required materials will need to be collected analysed and organised

How are activities planned and organised

Activities are planned and organised through the development of a stylist project action plan

How can team work be applied

Team work will be applied when seeking information from others in the production team and reporting outcomes

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical ideas and techniques are applied when assessing camera angles and lighting effects

How can problem solving skills be applied

Problem solving skills will be applied when analysing feedback from other team members and modifying the styled arrangement

How can the use of technology be applied

The use of technology may not be applied in this unit

Context of assessment

Assessment process

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process

Integrated competency assessment

Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for each unit or a cluster of units of competency

The candidate will be required to

Apply knowledge and skills which underpin the process required to demonstrate competence including appropriate key competencies

Integrate knowledge and skills critical to demonstrating competence in this unit

Unit WRRVMA can be assessed with other units which make up a particular job function

Unit WRRVM15A can be assessed with other units which make up a particular job function.

Evidence gathering methods

Evidence should include products processes and procedures from the workplace context or from a simulated work environment Evidence might include

Observation of the person in the workplace

A simulated photographic styling project

Third party reports from a supervisor

A folio of personally developed styling designs

Client feedback

Answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge

Resources required

A real or simulated work environment

Relevant documentation such as

legislation and statutory requirements

Occupational Health and Safety requirements

industry codes of practice

project briefs

Access to studio and production facilities

The following components of the Evidence Guide relate directly to the Performance Criteria and the Range of Variables for the unit of competency and will inform and provide guidance for assessment of the unit in the workplace andor training program

Critical aspects of evidence

Assessment requires evidence of the following products to be collected

Sample analysis of a project brief and subsequent stylist action plan

Examples of personally styled photographs

Answers to questions on photographic styling

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Knowledge including

The elements and principles of design

th century design trends

Contemporary design issues

Copyright and intellectual property issues and legislation and their impact on design practice

The psychological and marketable characteristics of colour in visual merchandising

The application and effects of light on colour in photography

Photographic techniques and terminology

Skills including

Creative thinking skills

Design application

Ability to work in a team

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Generic process skills

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this unit of competency Following each question a number indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Communication of ideas and information will be applied when negotiating and interpreting the project brief

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Information on the project brief the available budget and required materials will need to be collected analysed and organised

How are activities planned and organised

Activities are planned and organised through the development of a stylist project action plan

How can team work be applied

Team work will be applied when seeking information from others in the production team and reporting outcomes

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Mathematical ideas and techniques are applied when assessing camera angles and lighting effects

How can problem solving skills be applied

Problem solving skills will be applied when analysing feedback from other team members and modifying the styled arrangement

How can the use of technology be applied

The use of technology may not be applied in this unit

Context of assessment

Assessment process

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered through a range of methods to indicate consistent performance

It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both

Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process

Integrated competency assessment

Evidence is most relevant when provided through an integrated activity which combines the elements of competency for each unit or a cluster of units of competency

The candidate will be required to

Apply knowledge and skills which underpin the process required to demonstrate competence including appropriate key competencies

Integrate knowledge and skills critical to demonstrating competence in this unit

Unit WRRVMA can be assessed with other units which make up a particular job function

Unit WRRVM15A can be assessed with other units which make up a particular job function.

Evidence gathering methods

Evidence should include products processes and procedures from the workplace context or from a simulated work environment Evidence might include

Observation of the person in the workplace

A simulated photographic styling project

Third party reports from a supervisor

A folio of personally developed styling designs

Client feedback

Answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge

Resources required

A real or simulated work environment

Relevant documentation such as

legislation and statutory requirements

Occupational Health and Safety requirements

industry codes of practice

project briefs

Access to studio and production facilities

The Range of Variables statement provides details of the scope of the Elements and Performance Criteria to allow for differences within enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The Range of Variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole.

Relevant personnel may vary with context, level of employment, ascribed duties, nature of enquiry or response required.

Relevant personnel may vary with context, level of employment, ascribed duties, nature of enquiry or response required.