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

ICPPRP421 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Compose and evaluate typography

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPPRP421 - Compose and evaluate typography
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced typesetting and typography involving contingencies and problem-solving beyond routine requirements.It applies to individuals who compose type, and manage storage and retrieval in the graphic pre-press sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. The individual works independently and is able to cope with the unexpected challenges related to the job.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Pre-Press field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and industry software packages.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: 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 equipment to produce type are assessed correctly
  • Technical problems relevant to colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with client
       
Element: Ensure quality of typographic output
  • Finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation, and printing requirements
  • Quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure required standards of output
       
Element: Manage type system
  • Electronic type system is managed to facilitate storage, retrieval and outputting of data
  • Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Compose type

1.1 Type is composed according to job specifications

1.2 Allowance is made for type run-arounds, stipples, spot colour and complex shapes

1.3 Kerning is applied to type according to job specifications

2 Solve typographic technical problems

2.1 Capabilities of equipment to produce type are assessed correctly

2.2 Technical problems relevant to colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with client

3 Ensure quality of typographic output

3.1 Finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation, and printing requirements

3.2 Quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure required standards of output

4 Manage type system

4.1 Electronic type system is managed to facilitate storage, retrieval and outputting of data

4.2 Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow type to be used for the job

4.3 Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access

Evidence of the ability to:

produce and evaluate TWO complex typographic jobs

compose type using overlays, tints and kerning to meet specifications

resolve any technical problems to ensure type reproduction meets quality standards defined in job specifications

identify substrate for reproduction and the printing process in the typographic solutions

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

list typographic considerations that must be taken into account when making typeface selections for various printing processes or electronic media

describe effects that type alignment and justification have on a job

describe how dynamic design layouts affect type selection

define the difference between text point size and display point size

define basic classifications of text typefaces

list problems of using fine type in reverse print

describe typographic principles to consider when stippling type

describe colour considerations when using text type

list references utilised to evaluate if appropriate grammar and punctuation has been used in this job

list manuals, safety and other documentation relevant to this task, where they are kept, and the information in them

list other sources of available information.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Compose type

1.1 Type is composed according to job specifications

1.2 Allowance is made for type run-arounds, stipples, spot colour and complex shapes

1.3 Kerning is applied to type according to job specifications

2 Solve typographic technical problems

2.1 Capabilities of equipment to produce type are assessed correctly

2.2 Technical problems relevant to colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with client

3 Ensure quality of typographic output

3.1 Finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation, and printing requirements

3.2 Quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure required standards of output

4 Manage type system

4.1 Electronic type system is managed to facilitate storage, retrieval and outputting of data

4.2 Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow type to be used for the job

4.3 Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access

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 equipment to produce type are assessed correctly 
Technical problems relevant to colour and reproduction of type are resolved by re-evaluation of typographic elements or amendment of the brief in consultation with client 
Finished typography is checked for conformance to client specifications, including correct grammar and punctuation, and printing requirements 
Quality of typographic reproduction is monitored to ensure required standards of output 
Electronic type system is managed to facilitate storage, retrieval and outputting of data 
Type software and fonts have current user licences that allow type to be used for the job 
Type software and files are stored in appropriate locations for future access 

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