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

CUVPHI304A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUVPHI304A - Process colour materials in a wet darkroom context
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process colour materials in a wet darkroom environment to produce colour negatives and transparencies.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application People responsible for colour film processing from negatives or transparencies apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be working in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or in photography studios.At this level, work may be independent or supervised depending on the work context.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare work space for colour processing
  • Determine appropriate colour process from supplied pre-exposed film in consultation with relevant personnel as required
  • Select work space that is appropriately equipped for colour processing tasks
  • Set up equipment and materials required for processing work
  • Adhere to codes of practice and workplace safety procedures in relation to the process selected
       
Element: Prepare to make colour prints
  • Process film according to manufacturer specifications
  • Cut, sleeve or file negatives and/or transparencies
  • Make proof sheets or work prints as required
  • Evaluate and select options to manipulate and output photographic prints to meet required photographic concepts
       
Element: Make colour prints
  • Apply manipulation and output options to selected negatives and/or transparencies
  • Test and review results of manipulation and output options
  • Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant personnel as required
  • Make adjustments and refine work until optimum result is achieved
  • Work collaboratively with others as required to meet timelines
  • Document work process according to workplace procedures
  • Safely store processed film for future use according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Restore work environment and equipment
  • Safely clean and restore work environment to its original state
  • Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • Report damage to equipment according to workplace procedures
  • Store equipment according to workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

produce colour prints that demonstrate the correct application of a range of techniques for the processing of colour negatives and transparencies

apply knowledge of wet darkroom equipment and techniques.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

materials, resources and equipment needed for colour film processing and printing.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

evaluation of prints produced by the candidate

direct observation of the candidate using colour processing and printing techniques

questioning and discussion about candidate’s intention and work outcome

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

review of portfolios of evidence

review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

literacy skills to interpret written instructions, safety information and technical data

numeracy skills to:

interpret technical charts and diagrams

calculate and measure materials required for image processing

planning and organising skills to set up equipment in a logical sequence

self-management skills to comply with OHS requirements

technical skills to use colour processing equipment and materials.

Required knowledge

work space requirements for colour processing and printing techniques in a wet darkroom environment

physical properties and capabilities of materials and equipment used to process and print colour negatives and transparencies

characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects in a wet darkroom context

how the elements and principles of design may be used and adapted for colour processing and printing

traditions that inform photo imaging practice and how they may be used to inform own practice for colour processing and printing

intellectual property issues and legislation associated with colour processing and printing

sustainability issues associated with materials and equipment used in colour processing and printing techniques

OHS procedures in relation to colour processing and printing work.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:

clients

colleagues

managers

supervisors.

Features of an appropriately equippedwork space may include:

benches

electricity

materials and equipment

process-specific needs

required darkroom layout

safe lights

storage facilities

ventilation

wet areas.

Equipment and materials may include:

current professional grade colour reversal and colour negative materials

darkroom and equipment

focusing magnifier

photographic chemicals for processing colour film and papers

photographic papers

photographic thermometer.

Processes may include:

exposure and processing of colour print materials

processing colour negative film

processing colour reversal film.

Concepts may relate to:

client requirements as defined in briefs

elements and principles of design

relationship of the work to a theoretical and historical context

subject matter or theme for photographic images.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine appropriate colour process from supplied pre-exposed film in consultation with relevant personnel as required 
Select work space that is appropriately equipped for colour processing tasks 
Set up equipment and materials required for processing work 
Adhere to codes of practice and workplace safety procedures in relation to the process selected 
Process film according to manufacturer specifications 
Cut, sleeve or file negatives and/or transparencies 
Make proof sheets or work prints as required 
Evaluate and select options to manipulate and output photographic prints to meet required photographic concepts 
Apply manipulation and output options to selected negatives and/or transparencies 
Test and review results of manipulation and output options 
Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant personnel as required 
Make adjustments and refine work until optimum result is achieved 
Work collaboratively with others as required to meet timelines 
Document work process according to workplace procedures 
Safely store processed film for future use according to workplace procedures 
Safely clean and restore work environment to its original state 
Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions 
Report damage to equipment according to workplace procedures 
Store equipment according to workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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