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

ICADMT403A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce and edit digital images

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICADMT403A - Produce and edit digital images
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce and edit digital images using a range of digital media technologies.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to digital media designers in a broad range of technical and managerial functions who are responsible for producing, editing, enhancing and manipulating digital images.
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: Assess digital camera qualities
  • Assess camera software compatibility with hardware systems and select appropriate software for the production
  • Select a pixel resolution on the camera to achieve the required quality and resolution of outcome
  • Check the storage capacity of the camera to identify the number of images required to be captured
  • Assess camera features as suitable to the quality of and use of digital image required
  • Handle and store lithium batteries according to OHS requirements
       
Element: Photograph an image
  • Consider camera features when operating camera to ensure capture of image meets production requirements
  • Load and operate the camera according to manufacturer specifications and appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed
  • Capture digital images using designated file formats
       
Element: Edit a digital image
  • Ensure correct use of digital image software, including entering and exiting the selected software
  • Create and store digital image files on a computer according to software procedures
  • Enhance, crop and alter digital images electronically to deliver the required image
  • Check digital images for suitability and compliance with specifications
  • Save and retrieve digital images using designated file formats
  • Assess digital images for the delivery mode
       
Element: Incorporate digital images into an interactive sequence
  • Create graphics that incorporate the principles of design using digital image software
  • Edit, enhance, amend and save digital images using digital image software
  • Combine digital images into a designated interactive sequence
  • Integrate digital images into a designated interactive sequence
  • Evaluate the outcome for purpose, visual impact and effectiveness
       


Evidence Required

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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:

operate a digital camera to capture a range of images

identify and select appropriate tools and procedures required to produce digital images

use digital imaging software to prepare high quality digital images that satisfy a range of customer or business requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

range of resources and equipment, including digital camera and industry standard graphics software

standards and copyright information

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

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:

direct observation of candidate selecting software and hardware types and identifying standards to meet business requirements

evaluation of photo images prepared on a number of occasions

verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge regarding:

digital imaging techniques

terminology

methods

OHS issues

evaluation of the effectiveness of a candidate’s design and creativeness of digital images for interactive sequences.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

learning skills to research encountered problems independently

literacy skills to interpret standards, requirements and equipment operation manuals

planning and organisational skills to determine the most appropriate solution

problem-solving skills to anticipate and resolve minor equipment set-up problems

technical skills to:

manage files using standard naming conventions

use a digital camera to create well-composed digital images

use digital imaging software to edit digital images.

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms

basic photographic techniques

basic principles of visual design and communication

copyright and intellectual property

implications of technology connectivity

OHS requirements for the use of cameras and computers, and handling and disposing of lithium batteries

procedures for customer and business liaison

relevant standards.

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.

Camera features may include:

aperture

automatic, program or manual settings

batteries

colour, target and working space

compatibility with hardware and digital imaging software

exposure compensation

file format

flash or fill flash

lens focal lengths, such as wide angle, close-up and telephoto

menu functions

resolution, such as megapixels

shutter speed

size and type of memory cards

subject modes

white balance.

File formats may include:

graphic interchange format (gif)

joint photographic expert group (jpeg)

portable document format (pdf)

picture format (pict)

portable network graphics (png)

photoshop data (psd)

raw (not yet processed)

tagged image file format (tiff).

Digital image software may include a wide range of programs:

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Apple Aperture

Corel Paint Shop Pro

Corel PhotoPaint

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP and GIMPshop).

Delivery mode may include:

CD

DVD

games console

internet

mobile phones

personal digital assistants (PDAs)

print

video players.

Principles of design may include:

balance

emphasis

movement

perspective

proportion

scale

unity.

Interactive sequence may include:

animation

e-commerce

educational product

game

information product

promotional product

training product

website.

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
Assess camera software compatibility with hardware systems and select appropriate software for the production 
Select a pixel resolution on the camera to achieve the required quality and resolution of outcome 
Check the storage capacity of the camera to identify the number of images required to be captured 
Assess camera features as suitable to the quality of and use of digital image required 
Handle and store lithium batteries according to OHS requirements 
Consider camera features when operating camera to ensure capture of image meets production requirements 
Load and operate the camera according to manufacturer specifications and appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed 
Capture digital images using designated file formats 
Ensure correct use of digital image software, including entering and exiting the selected software 
Create and store digital image files on a computer according to software procedures 
Enhance, crop and alter digital images electronically to deliver the required image 
Check digital images for suitability and compliance with specifications 
Save and retrieve digital images using designated file formats 
Assess digital images for the delivery mode 
Create graphics that incorporate the principles of design using digital image software 
Edit, enhance, amend and save digital images using digital image software 
Combine digital images into a designated interactive sequence 
Integrate digital images into a designated interactive sequence 
Evaluate the outcome for purpose, visual impact and effectiveness 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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