It is highly recommended this unit be assessed in conjunction with:

CUVPHI01B Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge

CUVPHI02B Develop self for photoimaging industry

CUVPHI03B Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice

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

CUVPHI07B Process photoimages to work print/file stage

CUFSAF01B Follow health safety and security procedures.

This unit may also be assessed in conjunction with:

CUVCRS08B Document the work progress

CUVDES04B Integrate colour and design theories in response to a brief

CUVCRS14B Prepare, store and maintain finished work.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Retrieve work prints or digital files.

1.1 Clarify and confirm concept for finalimage in consultation with relevant colleagues.

1.2 Identify and select work prints or files which are consistent with concept/brief.

2 Plan image output.

2.1 Identify and confirm qualities and characteristics of the work prints or files suitable for enhancement and manipulation consistent with concept/brief.

2.2 Resolve output strategies consistent with the purpose of the final image, including identification of constraints and requirement of specified image use (print or electronic).

3 Prepare work environment for analogue or digital work.

3.1 Select work environment which meets requirements for specific tasks.

3.2 Care for work environment so that it remains clean and safe during the production of work.

3.3 Safely set up relevant equipment and prepare materials for the work.

4 Enhance and manipulate the image(s).

4.1 Select techniques for image enhancement and manipulation consistent with the concept, testing processes and purpose of the work.

4.2 Select materials and equipment appropriate for the selected techniques and, for a digital context, consider screen based issues.

4.3 Safely apply selected techniques to enhance and manipulate the image(s) in order to resolve image(s) ready for output, which includes resolving output strategies.

5 Output image(s).

5.1 Select appropriate materials and/or equipment for output option.

5.2 Safely output image by digital or analogue means.

6 Restore work environment, equipment and materials and ensure safe storage.

6.1 Safely restore work area after use.

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

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

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

Required skills:

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret technical data and labels

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate/measure materials requirement and interpret technical data/charts/graphs.

Required knowledge:

maintenance and organisation of the work environment

detailed knowledge of the physical properties and capabilities of the equipment and materials used in photoimaging for image enhancement, manipulation and output

the characteristics of different materials (e.g. chemicals) under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to photoimaging work

environmental issues associated with the materials and equipment used in image enhancement, manipulation and output work, including the potential issues associated with new approaches

elements and principles of design and how these may be used, adapted for image processing

traditions which inform photoimaging practice and how these may be used to inform own practice

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation associated with image enhancement, manipulation and output.

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:

output of image(s) which demonstrate the application of selected techniques and which are consistent with concept and purpose of the work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

practical demonstration of skills using required equipment and materials and selected techniques for image manipulation and output for a range of images

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 using selected techniques for image enhancement, manipulation and output

evaluation of images produced by the candidate

discussion and questioning about candidate's intention and work outcome

written and verbal reports

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

Assessment of this unit requires access to materials, resources and equipment needed to safely output analogue or digital images.

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.

Clarifying the concept may involve:

evaluating the work prints/digital file images against the concept

reassessing the qualities and characteristics of the work prints/digital file images

reassessing the results of testing processes of enhancement and manipulation.

The concept may include references to:

the subject matter or theme for the image, e.g. the body; identity; land and place; political and/or cultural issues.

The concept may include:

ease of realisation

exploration of the elements and principles of design

personal affinity with the technique

the relationship of the work to traditions of photographic practice.

The final image may be for:

advertising

medical/scientific report

personal expression/art

photo documentary

political commentary

promotion

social commentary.

Relevant colleagues may include:

client

supervisor

others working on the project.

Enhancement and manipulation techniques may include:

adjusting levels and curves

colour correction

density and contrast adjustments

digital tool box functions

dodging and burning

exploring different filters

masking, multiple printing, multiple exposure

using a range of print developers

using liquid emulsions

using photo relevant menu.

The work environment may mean:

darkroom equipped with film developing requirements, appropriate lighting and plumbing

digital context equipped with computer, scanner, printer or other output devices, safely installed and managed electrical cabling, storage for software.

Safely means in accordance with:

Federal, State and Territory legislation, regulations and standards.

Equipment may include:

computer

discs, electronic storage devices including hard disk, CDs and DVDs

imaging applications/software

output devices

relevant wet darkroom equipment

scanner.

Manipulation techniques may involve:

digital techniques using a range of imaging applications, including Adobe Photoshop and features utilised by the photoimaging industry such as:

batch processing

colour/contrast and density controls

conversion to colour files to black and white images

filters

image assembly from multiple originals

layers and channel operations

masking

text

unsharp masking

wet darkroom techniques:

emulsion transfer, use of liquid emulsions

general and local toning and bleaching

high contrast techniques including bas relief and tone-line

image tone modification

masking, multiple exposure, multiple printing

sabattier effect/pseudo solarisation

selective contrast control

use of different print developers.

Materials may include:

a range of film types for black and white, colour transparencies and colour negative imaging

a range of light sensitive papers

relevant chemicals for wet darkroom film and paper development

storage folders, negative carriers.

Screen based issues may involve:

aliasing

ambient light

colour calibration

colour management

colour space

pixelation

resolution

screen size

WYSIWYG.

Output strategies may involve:

inks/pigments

metamerism

paper surfaces and types

type of printer

viewing conditions of output.

Output equipment may include:

analogue:

contact printers

enlargers

enlarging easel

timers

wet processing apparatus

digital:

dye sublimation

emerging print technologies

inkjet (desktop and large format)

laser printers

LED and CRT printers

other print technologies:

cyanotype

digigraphs and compugrams

gravure

photolithography

screen printing.

Output options may be:

digital print

file

film (colour transparency)

hybrid technology

photographic print, e.g. black and white, colour

Web.

This unit contains employability skills.