Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAPHI514 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPHI514 - Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare client image files for pre-press processing.It applies to individuals who possess the self-directed skills and knowledge to process image files prior to printing.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

an environment in which where digital image files can be prepared for pre-press processing

suitable equipment and materials.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements
  • Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process
  • Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel
  • Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques
       
Element: Prepare files for pre-press processing
  • Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques
  • Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer
  • Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile
  • Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock
  • Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required
  • Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards
  • Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client
  • Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe
       
Element: Wrap up and review print preparation
  • Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards
  • Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product
  • Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
  • Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements
  • Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements

1.1 Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process

1.2 Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques

2. Prepare files for pre-press processing

2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques

2.2 Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer

2.3 Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile

2.4 Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock

2.5 Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required

2.6 Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards

2.7 Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client

2.8 Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe

3. Wrap up and review print preparation

3.1 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards

3.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product

3.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

3.4 Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements

3.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job

Evidence of the ability to:

use appropriate pre-press processing techniques to prepare digital images according to printing requirements

manage colour in pre-press processing

produce required test files and samples

correctly save and archive completed images

evaluate outcomes and identify future improvements or opportunities.

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

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

explain the important aspects of colour management during pre-press processing

outline equipment, tools and materials required for pre-press processing

summarise the technique for pre-press processing of images

explain different printing and diffusion techniques and their constraints with respect to design

explain why stock and press are considered as part of pre-press

outline systems used to catalogue and archive photo images and business records.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements

1.1 Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process

1.2 Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques

2. Prepare files for pre-press processing

2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques

2.2 Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer

2.3 Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile

2.4 Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock

2.5 Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required

2.6 Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards

2.7 Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client

2.8 Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe

3. Wrap up and review print preparation

3.1 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards

3.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product

3.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

3.4 Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements

3.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process 
Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel 
Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques 
Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques 
Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer 
Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile 
Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock 
Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required 
Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards 
Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client 
Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe 
Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards 
Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product 
Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes 
Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements 
Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job 

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