Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit and manipulate an image captured using digital equipment.
It applies to individuals who prepare files for export to electronic image assembly.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Assess digital image | 1.1 Digital image is opened and resolution parameters assessed against job specifications 1.2 Image is converted from Red Green Blue (RGB) to Cyan Magenta Yellow Black (CMYK) colour space 1.3 Image characteristics are evaluated for colour and tone requirements |
2 Edit digital image | 2.1 Suitable software is engaged to enable print image profiling and/or manipulation to suit print requirement 2.2 Image is retouched to conform with job specifications 2.3 Local colour correction is employed to conform with job specifications 2.4 Tone correction is undertaken to conform with job specifications 2.5 Edited image is saved to conform with job specifications 2.6 Image storage requirements are identified and employed 2.7 Image is saved ready for export |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.2-2.6 | Recognises and interprets textual information to determine and confirm job requirements |
Numeracy | 1.1 | Applies basic mathematical formulas to calculate image resolution requirements |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.7 | Plans and implements tasks required to complete jobs according to specifications provided Examines images and makes routine decisions about resolution and editing requirements Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to edit digital images |
Sectors
Digital media technologies