People working in all areas of photo imaging apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. The focus of work may be commercial or artistic.
At this level, work would be undertaken independently with supervision or guidance available as required.
Not applicable.
1. Research photo imaging traditions | 1.1 Identify relevant sources of information on traditions to inform photo imaging practice 1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources that are relevant to own practice 1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information 1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use |
2. Link research to photo imaging practice | 2.1 Critically evaluate information in the context of own photo imaging practice and the work of others 2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of the traditions of photo imaging practice may be used, adapted and challenged in own photo imaging practice 2.3 Develop positions in relation to the traditions of photo imaging practice to inform own current practice |
3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends within own areas of photo imaging practice | 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of the traditions that inform photo imaging practice 3.2 Discuss application of knowledge of photo imaging traditions with appropriate people and incorporate feedback and ideas as required 3.3 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own photo imaging practice |
Required skills
communication skills to discuss ideas with others
critical thinking skills to make connections between own photo imaging practice and information gathered on photo imaging traditions
literacy skills to evaluate relevant sources of information on history and theory
planning and organising skills to source and evaluate information
self-management skills to:
work to personal goals
integrate knowledge of industry trends into own photo imaging practice
technology skills to access and download information from the internet.
Required knowledge
sources of information on the traditions that inform photo imaging practice
formal and informal research techniques to access information
evolution of the photographic image
current trends in photo imaging
intellectual property issues and legislation associated with sourcing, evaluating and applying research to own photo imaging practice.
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: review a range of information on photo imaging traditions and evaluate its relevance to own practice apply knowledge of photo imaging traditions to own practice. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: materials, resources and equipment needed to source, identify and collect information. |
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: review of case studies to assess ability to review information for application to different work contexts questioning and discussing candidate’s intentions and the work outcome slides or multimedia presentations 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 which interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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.
Sources may include: | film historical texts images internet journal articles objects oral histories scientific texts secondary texts stories technical or medium-specific information writings of cultural theorists and philosophers. |
Information may relate to: | aesthetics criticism cultural issues gender and identity issues histories of: art crafts design photo imaging world land and place light linguistics new technologies philosophy politics signs and symbols spiritual concerns. |
Exploring potential new and alternative sources involves accessing information in a culturally appropriate way and may also involve: | interviews with innovative photo imaging practitioners visits to: galleries laboratories manufacturers of specific photo imaging equipment and materials special events trade fairs. |
Research techniques may include: | analysing and comparing information critical discourse discussion judgement note taking observation summarising. |
Ways to organise research materials and findings may involve: | charts database diagrams files indices mind maps sketches. |
Techniques employed to evaluate information may include: | comparing considering merit contrasting critiquing discussion and debate reflecting. |
Developing positions involves examination of viewpoints within: | age in relation to human life culture ecology ethnicity gender philosophy politics race science spirituality. |
Ways to update and expand knowledge may involve: | discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of photo imaging practice participating in: conferences mentoring schemes seminars workshops using the internet visits to: events exhibitions laboratories manufacturers studios. |
Appropriate people may include: | clients content experts copyright representatives current industry practitioners employers industry association representatives information professionals, such as librarians and museum staff managers mentors supervisors teachers. |
Visual communication – photo imaging
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.