Application
The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit are applied by people responsible for processing photo images using either chemical or digital processes. They could be working in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or in photography studios.
At this level, work may be independent or supervised depending on the work context.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for photo image processing | 1.1 Confirm photo image processing requirements from work brief 1.2 Select work environment that meets requirements for image processing tasks 1.3 Set up equipment and materials required for processing work 1.4 Adhere to codes of practice and workplace safety procedures |
2. Process images | 2.1 Download digital files as required 2.2 Process film according to specifications as required 2.3 Organise negatives and/or files into appropriate folders 2.4 Ensure that work environment remains clean and safe during the production of work 2.5 Document work progress according to workplace procedures |
3. Finalise the processing of photo images | 3.1 Select appropriate source images 3.2 Apply techniques required to produce analog or digital proof sheets 3.3 Select images from proof sheets that match the concept or required outcome 3.4 Use enhancement and printing techniques to output work-prints or display, and save on screen 3.5 Finalise work within agreed work parameters |
4. Restore work environment and equipment | 4.1 Safely clean and restore work environment to its original state 4.2 Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions 4.3 Report damage to equipment according to workplace procedures 4.4 Store equipment according to workplace procedures and ensure readiness for future use |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication and literacy skills to:
read and interpret written instructions
read and interpret technical data, and material safety data sheets (MSDS)
identify and label source images and copies
numeracy skills to:
interpret technical charts and diagrams relating to photo imaging processing procedures and techniques
calculate and measure materials required for image processing
planning and organising skills to set up equipment in a logical sequence
self-management skills to plan work tasks
technical skills to use a range of software in the context of processing photo images.
Required knowledge
work space requirements for photo imaging
capabilities of digital and/or wet darkroom equipment and their applications
characteristics of different materials under different treatments and the potential of these characteristics to achieve different effects
elements and principles of design and how they may be used and adapted for image processing
traditions that inform photo imaging practice and how they may be used to inform own practice
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with photo imaging work
environmental issues associated with the equipment and materials used in photo imaging work
organisational and legislative OHS procedures in relation to photo imaging work, including manual handling and chemicals.
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.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: produce multiple proof sheets, work prints and digital files that demonstrate the application of selected techniques consistent with concept or brief. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: materials, resources and equipment needed to safely process, and enhance analog or digital photo images. |
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 observation of the candidate’s skills in using equipment and materials required for the production of proof sheets, work prints and digital files evaluation of proof sheets, work prints and digital files produced by the candidate discussion and questioning about the candidate’s intention 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: CUVDIG301A Produce digital images. |
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.
Work environment may be: | darkroom equipped with: appropriate lighting and plumbing enlargers film processing and developing requirements safely installed and managed electrical cabling digital work area equipped with: computer printer safely installed and managed electrical cabling scanner storage for software. |
Equipment may include: | analog camera computer digital camera discs and digital media storage cards enlargers film and flatbed scanners imaging applications monitor output devices relevant wet darkroom equipment timers. |
Materials may include: | a range of film types for: black and white photography colour photography colour transparencies a range of light-sensitive papers chemicals for wet darkroom film processing and developing storage folders. |
Folders for storage may include: | desktop folders electronic media transfer and storage devices: CDs DVDs memory cards negative sleeves/enclosures. |
Ways to document work progress may involve: | diagrams folder of data sheets with notes recording procedures visual diary. |
Source images may include: | files created from scanned images files from digital cameras film negatives gelatine silver-based films from camera exposures prints or other subjects (flatbed scanned). |
Techniques applied may relate to: | ease of realisation elements and principles of design personal affinity with techniques relationship of the work to traditions of photographic practice. |
Enhancement techniques may involve: | burning contrast density digital adjusting of levels or curves digital correction of colour correction dodging spotting and basic retouching using digital toolbox functions using photo relevant menu. |
Sectors
Visual communication – photo imaging
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.