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

DEFGEN022 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFGEN022 - Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to locate and obtain suitable images for incorporation within a Defence publication. Generally the reporter determines the need, type and context of the image, but in some cases this will be under direction from senior reporters or the editor. Reporters usually work in a controlled environment where they can manage image collection activity. This unit covers image management and manipulation to specific standards required for publication in a variety of Defence publications. This unit was developed for Defence reporters, but is applicable to anyone working in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would mainly work independently, seeking assistance from superiors when needed. They would perform specific tasks in known contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
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: Identify/locate sources for potential images
  • Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style.
  • Establish and maintain a network of image sources.
  • Maintain a library of professional publications.
  • Identify and record trends in reader interests.
  • Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated.
  • Detail and record captions.
       
Element: Manage sourced images
  • Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs.
  • File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term.
  • Return images to the source if requested.
  • Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner.
  • Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised.
       
Element: Manipulate sourced images
  • Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication.
  • Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files.
       
Element: Identify/locate sources for potential images
  • Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style.
  • Establish and maintain a network of image sources.
  • Maintain a library of professional publications.
  • Identify and record trends in reader interests.
  • Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated.
  • Detail and record captions.
       
Element: Manage sourced images
  • Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs.
  • File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term.
  • Return images to the source if requested.
  • Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner.
  • Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised.
       
Element: Manipulate sourced images
  • Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication.
  • Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify/locate sources for potential images

1.1 Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style.

1.2 Establish and maintain a network of image sources.

1.3 Maintain a library of professional publications.

1.4 Identify and record trends in reader interests.

1.5 Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated.

1.6 Detail and record captions.

2. Manage sourced images

2.1 Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs.

2.2 File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term.

2.3 Return images to the source if requested.

2.4 Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner.

2.5 Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised.

3. Manipulate sourced images

3.1 Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication.

3.2 Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

demonstrating an awareness of current affairs, Defence issues and public relations objectives

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

image newsworthiness

types of image publications prefer for particular stories

technical photographic knowledge

use of computers and specialist software to manipulate images in electronic format

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

relevant legislation


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Identify/locate sources for potential images

1.1 Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style.

1.2 Establish and maintain a network of image sources.

1.3 Maintain a library of professional publications.

1.4 Identify and record trends in reader interests.

1.5 Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated.

1.6 Detail and record captions.

2. Manage sourced images

2.1 Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs.

2.2 File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term.

2.3 Return images to the source if requested.

2.4 Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner.

2.5 Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised.

3. Manipulate sourced images

3.1 Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication.

3.2 Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files.

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
Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style. 
Establish and maintain a network of image sources. 
Maintain a library of professional publications. 
Identify and record trends in reader interests. 
Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated. 
Detail and record captions. 
Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs. 
File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term. 
Return images to the source if requested. 
Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner. 
Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised. 
Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication. 
Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files. 
Seek direction from the senior reporter or editor on the specific requirements as to image type and style. 
Establish and maintain a network of image sources. 
Maintain a library of professional publications. 
Identify and record trends in reader interests. 
Assess images for newsworthiness and likely reader appeal or for suitability or relevance to the story or theme being illustrated. 
Detail and record captions. 
Identify and factor into planning public affairs objectives/constraints and client needs. 
File and manage sourced images to preserve their value and usefulness in the short and long term. 
Return images to the source if requested. 
Package and handle images with due deference to their value to the owner. 
Seek authorisation in advance to pay a fee for sourced images and process if authorised. 
Convert hard copy images to electronic format before publication. 
Apply colour corrections, dots per inch and relevant adjustments to electronic files. 

Forms

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