People with a command of digital techniques apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be producing digital images for electronic media or physical output.
At this level, work is undertaken independently with supervision and guidance as required.
Not applicable.
1. Develop proficiency with a range of digital imaging techniques and media | 1.1. Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of techniques already used 1.2. Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects 1.3. Extend the capabilities of digital imaging techniques through experimentation 1.4. Take account of the safety and sustainability considerations for different techniques and media |
2. Develop ideas for digital imaging | 2.1. Articulate creative and other goals for digital image work 2.2. Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property requirements 2.3. Apply knowledge of different digital imaging techniques to inform ideas 2.4. Allow techniques and ideas to work together to inform each other 2.5. Consider the professional potential and other criteria for work when developing ideas 2.6. Refine and confirm ideas based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
3. Organise digital imaging resources | 3.1. Assess specific resource requirements for the chosen work 3.2. Research and access potential sources of supply for digital imaging resources 3.3. Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development of work 3.4. Evaluate and respond to presentation considerations for finished digital images 3.5. Set up or coordinate resource requirements according to safety and other workplace requirements |
4. Create finished digital images | 4.1. Create digital images, using techniques and media selected from research and experimentation 4.2. Review and refine ideas and approaches based on ongoing experience with the production of work 4.3. Use safe and sustainable work practices throughout the production of work 4.4. Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that inform it |
5. Evaluate own digital imaging work | 5.1. Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution 5.2. Identify areas for future improvement especially in terms of own skill development 5.3. Discuss completed work with others and respond positively to feedback |
Required skills
communication skills to:
discuss ideas and techniques in own work
create a record of the digital imaging work
initiative and enterprise skills to:
experiment with digital imaging techniques to enhance final digital images
apply critical thinking and analytical skills when developing ideas for digital imaging
learning skills to:
refine and improve a range of techniques
evaluate quality of own work and identify ways to enhance own practice
literacy skills to undertake research about the work of other digital imaging artists and arts practitioners
numeracy skills to:
evaluate resource costs
calculate material requirements
planning and organising skills to plan work tasks and resources
problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical and conceptual issues in digital imaging work
technology skills to use the internet as a research tool.
Required knowledge
role of experimentation in developing and refining ideas for digital imaging and how this relates to the development of an individual style or voice
ways to adapt, extend and combine the capabilities of a wide range of digital imaging technologies and techniques
characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects in work
formal elements and principles of design and how they may be used, adapted and challenged in digital imaging work
research methodologies used by artists
historical and theoretical contexts for digital imaging and how they may be used to inform individual practice
sources of raw, part-processed and processed digital imaging materials
sources of other resources needed in a professional digital imaging practice
intellectual property issues and legislation to be considered by independent arts practitioners
sustainability considerations for the professional operation of a digital imaging practice
OHS requirements for the set-up and operation of digital imaging work space.
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: develop ideas and techniques through a process of research and experimentation produce a series of digital images or single major work that demonstrates a command of techniques apply knowledge of digital imaging techniques, equipment and materials and the ways they may be adapted and combined. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: equipment and materials used in digital imaging work. |
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: evaluation of technical execution of work pieces produced by the candidate direct observation of digital imaging in progress, including exploration of, and experimentation with, techniques questioning and discussion about candidate’s intentions and the work outcome review of portfolios of evidence review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners. Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUVPRP401A Realise a creative project ICPPP430C Manage colour. |
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.
Techniques may include: | acquiring images: from the internet through digital photography through scanning manipulating images using the full range of features in industry-standard digital imaging software matching resolution and format of output to reproduction requirements outputting image as: a print CD other storage medium uploading images to the internet. |
Equipment may include: | computer digital camera digital imaging software discs and memory cards guillotine output devices scanner. |
Materials may include: | a range of printing surfaces: papers acetate fabrics hard copy source material, such as: photos magazine clippings paintings. |
Safety and sustainability considerations may include: | federal, state and territory legislation, regulations and standards personal protection recycling safe disposal of waste. |
Research may involve: | approaching individuals with relevant expertise attending lectures and talks conducting material and technical experiments and tests seeking out information in books, journals and newspapers searching the internet visiting exhibitions and museums. |
Ideas may be influenced by: | artistic aspirations current capability with techniques historical and theoretical contexts subject matter or theme for the work, such as: built environment land and place natural world political, cultural and social issues the body spiritual concerns. |
Intellectual property requirements may relate to: | extent to which the work may be used form of acknowledgement or credit procedures for seeking permission to use the work of others, including systems for the administration of copyright protocols for the adaptation of work by others. |
Professional potential | cost of production existence of an established market how to promote or sell the work market trends professional development. |
Other criteria may relate to: | client and user expectations environment in which work will be viewed materials quality of final product techniques timelines tools. |
Process followed to refine ideas may include: | adjustment to consideration of elements and principles of design adjustment to subject matter or theme adjustment to use the extended capabilities of the technique. |
Sources of supply may include: | commercial outlets imaging bureaux internet share ware software resources. |
Cost and other constraints may relate to: | availability of materials and equipment budgeting sponsorship timeframe. |
Presentation considerations may include: | availability of space and equipment cost practical considerations presentation context timeframe. |
Visual communication – digital content and imaging
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.