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

ICPPP421C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Compose and evaluate typography

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPP421C - Compose and evaluate typography
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced typesetting and typography involving contingencies and problem solving beyond routine requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit requires an individual to compose type, resolve any technical reproduction issues and manage type storage and retrieval.The individual would be working independently and be able to cope with the unexpected challenges related to the job.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites ICPPP221C Select and apply type.
Competency Field Pre-press
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: Compose type
  • Type is composed according to job specifications
  • Allowance is made for type run-arounds, stipples, spot colour and complex shapes
  • Kerning is applied to type according to job specifications
       
Element: Solve typographic technical problems
  • Capabilities of the equipment to produce type are assessed correctly
  • Technical problems relevant to the colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with the client
       
Element: Ensure quality of typographic output
  • The finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation and printing requirements
  • The quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure the required standards of output
       
Element: Manage the type system
  • The electronic type system is managed to facilitate the storage, retrieval and outputting of data
  • Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow the type to be used for the job
  • Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access
       


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:

composing type using overlays, tints and kerning to meet specifications. Resolving any technical problems. The quality of type reproduction meets the quality standards defined in the job specifications

the underlying skill of solving typographic problems should be transferable across the design and pre-press sectors. It is important that the substrate for reproduction is identified and that the competencies be demonstrated with a clear identification of printing processes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

produce and evaluate TWO complex typographic jobs according to the listed Performance Criteria.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by interpreting implicit and explicit requirements of the brief and discussing format of inputs with the client

collecting, analysing and organising information by matching information on fonts, typography, colour, production constraints with the brief to ensure best possible outcome

planning and organising activities by composing type using overlays and tints

teamwork when resolving technical problems in consultation with the client

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating fit, font size, enlargement/reduction factors and costs

problem-solving skills by solving problems of fit, colour and costs to produce best possible result

use of technology by using appropriate software correctly to ensure ease of subsequent processing

Required knowledge

typographic considerations that must be taken into account when making type face selections for the various printing processes or electronic media

effects that type alignment and justification have on a job

nature of dynamic design layouts which affect type selection

difference between text point size and display point size

basic classifications of text typefaces

problems that arise when using fine type in reverse print

typographic principles that must be considered when stippling type

colour considerations when using text type

references that you utilised to evaluate if appropriate grammar has been used in this job

references that you utilised to evaluate if appropriate punctuation has been used in this job

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

other sources of information that are available

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.

Complexity may include:

intricate and contingency operations requiring problem solving beyond the routine operation.

Clients may include:

internal or external clients.

Quality standards may include:

should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.

Type of software may include:

suitcase

FontAgent X

Fontographer

FontLab

TypeTool and type utilities

new software applications and new versions of existing products enter the market regularly, therefore this example group will change.

Tools may include:

a range of manual or electronic equipment and software applications.

may include:

design can be specific to publishing, consultancy, advertising or packaging in hard copy or electronic media.

Input may include:

type can be generated manually or electronically using typesetting software applications.

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
Type is composed according to job specifications 
Allowance is made for type run-arounds, stipples, spot colour and complex shapes 
Kerning is applied to type according to job specifications 
Capabilities of the equipment to produce type are assessed correctly 
Technical problems relevant to the colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with the client 
The finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation and printing requirements 
The quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure the required standards of output 
The electronic type system is managed to facilitate the storage, retrieval and outputting of data 
Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow the type to be used for the job 
Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPPP421C - Compose and evaluate typography
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICPPP421C - Compose and evaluate typography

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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