Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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