CUVPHI06B
Plan and carry out image capture in response to a brief

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and set up a shoot using a range of image capture techniques with digital and/or analogue equipment. The unit builds on unit CUVPHI05B Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent. It is a specialisation unit and refers to skills and knowledge required for photoimaging. This work would usually be carried out under limited supervision.Current photoimaging industry practice relies increasingly on digital imaging processes and this should be reflected in training and assessment of this unit. Analogue equipment and processes may be used to support this as appropriate to the specific context.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Application

Not Applicable


Prerequisites

It is highly recommended this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:

CUVPHI05B Use a 35mm SLR camera or digital equivalent.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret the brief.

1.1 Correctly interpret the specifications of the brief.

1.2 Determine the user or client for the proposed object to inform design decisions.

1.3 Clarify specifications, parameters or constraints of the brief in consultation with relevant colleagues.

1.4 Source and evaluate information pertinent to the brief.

2 Plan and set up the shoot.

2.1 Select appropriate location in accordance with brief.

2.2 Select appropriate model/s or subject/s and/or props consistent with brief.

2.3 Select suitable camera systems and accessories and lighting consistent with brief.

2.4 Select appropriate light sensitive media for image capture.

2.5 Consider and implement appropriate safety procedures for shoot.

2.6 Safely set up cameras, lighting, accessories, and props to meet requirements.

3 Capture images.

3.1 Adjust/calibrate settings for camera exposure and subject lighting consistent with purpose of the brief.

3.2 Consider the time-specific nature of action or movement of the subject.

3.3 Operate camera(s) at the determined specified time.

3.4 Reflect on anticipated outcome to ensure that images are captured consistent with the purpose of the brief.

3.5 Accurately document the work progress as required.

4 Restore work area and equipment.

4.1 Safely dismantle work area after use.

4.2 Minimise and clean up waste in accordance with safety requirements.

4.3 Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

4.4 Store equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use.

Required Skills

Required skills:

literacy skills sufficient interpret the brief, instruction and procedures

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical charts/diagrams and safety labels and procedures.

Required knowledge:

general knowledge about the techniques of image capture for different purposes

physical properties and capabilities of the range of camera exposure systems

styles and types of photographs/images that are required in different industry sectors

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to the use of image capture techniques for different purposes

elements and principles of design and how these may be used in photoimaging work

work space requirements for image capture work including selection and set up of work space for particular types of image capture

general knowledge about how to interpret a brief

theoretical and historical contexts for photoimaging and how this may be used to inform own photoimaging practice

environmental issues associated with the equipment and materials used in the image capture work

general knowledge about other photographers, their work, ideas and techniques

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with image capture work.

Evidence Required

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:

correct interpretation of a brief

selection and application of equipment, materials, lighting and image capture techniques consistent with the purpose of the brief.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

project or work activities that allow the candidate to select and apply image capture techniques for a range of purposes

presence of time constraints that reflect industry practice and standards.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of the candidate undertaking image capture

evaluation of images produced by the candidate

questioning and discussion of the image capture techniques and their use

review of folios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.

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 and numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials, resources and equipment needed for image capture.


Range Statement

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.

The brief:

describes and specifies the work to be completed

is usually prepared by a commissioning person, body or organisation, e.g. supervisor, client, a collaborator in a project or be self directed

may be written, diagrammatic, visual or verbal.

Specifications would be articulated in the brief and may refer to:

audience

medium

purpose

style.

Parameters or constraints may refer to:

cost of production, including camera format, materials and lighting equipment required, model/s or subject/s and props

media used, equipment, location and lighting

number of photographs to be produced

suitability of image for different audiences or use limitations.

Relevant colleagues may include:

client

supervisor

other people working on the project.

Information pertinent to the brief may be about:

capabilities of equipment

design standards

health and safety

industry standards

legal, contractual, ethical and copyright considerations

material/chemical characteristics and capabilities

stylistic considerations

technological considerations.

Camera systems and accessories may include:

4 x 5 cameras

associated electrical cabling

cable releases

equipment cases, bags and trunks

exposure meters

filters

instant imaging film backs

lighting equipment consistent with purpose of the brief

macro and close-up systems

motor drives

portable generator

range of lenses

tools for assembling props

tripods.

Camera systems and accessories must include:

120mm camera formats

35mm SLR cameras

digital cameras

appropriate accessories for the above.

Materials include a range of light sensitive media and may also include:

a range of materials for props

First Aid kit

gaffer tape.

The purpose for image capture may be:

architectural/the built environment

close-up

corporate

editorial

illustrative

landscape

natural history

photo-documentary

portraiture

press and public relations

scientific

sport

still life

work of art.

Safely means in accordance with:

Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.

Camera settings exposure relates to exposure meter techniques such as:

contrast evaluation

incident

reflected

spot.

Time-specific nature of action may involve consideration of:

conjunction of elements

decisive moment

expression

juxtaposition of elements/subjects with the image

meteorological information

peak action.

Reflecting on the outcome may involve:

checking that adjustments to camera were correct and consistent with purpose for image capture

reviewing digital image on camera/computer screen

reviewing the image by using instant films.

Documentingthe work progress may involve:

amount of film required planned as against actual

budget planned costs as against actual

diagrams

exposure calculations

lighting schema

storyboards

time for activity.

Techniques would involve a range of:

lenses (angle of view and perspective)

shutter speed

variations in aperture.


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor