Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compose pages based on a client brief using a high-end application, and covers how to arrange basic elements on a page, finalise artwork and check quality.
It applies to individuals in the printing and graphic art industry who design and prepare layouts and artwork, and manipulate images and texts to meet production requirements. They generally work under direct supervision.
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 Arrange elements on page | 1.1 Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief 1.2 Text is prepared and required fonts and font sizes are used 1.3 Basic elements are created and arranged on page to conform to design brief 1.4 Elements are copied and pasted according to design brief 1.5 ‘Help’ function is accessed if required and solution to queries found 1.6 Document set-up is completed to conform to design brief |
2 Finalise artwork | 2.1 Pages and combined elements are composed correctly to suit specified page size 2.2 Margins and borders incorporate a bleed allowance |
3 Check quality | 3.1 Text is reviewed for possible errors and omissions, and errors are discussed with client or supervisor 3.2 Basic elements are arranged maintaining overall layout balance and correct tonal quality 3.3 Hardcopy proof is printed and rechecked for errors, omissions and overall layout balance 3.4 Trim marks and margins are correctly placed 3.5 Necessary changes are made and reviewed on screen and re-proofed as required 3.6 Job is saved according to enterprise procedures 3.7 Proof or PDF is created to present to client |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare TWO different sets of page layouts according to a client’s design brief and the listed performance criteria
demonstrate ability to find and use information relevant to task from a variety of information sources
demonstrate ability to communicate ideas and information, and clarify information with client or supervisor.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline consideration given to the printing process during design phase
identify problems that can occur if printing process isn’t considered during design stage
define substrate size consideration during imposition
outline how planning occurs for multiple colours and graphics during imposition
describe considerations given to ensuring own health and safety when using a keyboard
discuss importance of saving documents in particular areas of a computer or network
outline how to find a document on a computer or network
list steps involved in changing and saving templates
explain value of style guides and style sheets.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Pre-Press field of work and include access to:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
industry software packages.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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 | 1.1-1.6, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5 | Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications |
Writing | 1.2 | Gathers information from range of sources to record using headings, instructions and layout that meet audience needs and text purpose |
Oral Communication | 3.1 | Uses appropriate vocabulary, including technical language relevant to role and context |
Numeracy | 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.4 | Selects and uses appropriate familiar mathematical problem-solving strategies to solve problems in familiar contexts |
Navigate the world of work | 3.6 | Recognises and follows organisational and legislative requirements associated with own role |
Interact with others | 3.1 | Uses appropriate communication protocols and conventions to confirm or clarify client requirements |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.4, 3.7 | Determines priorities and sequences steps involved in clearly defined, familiar tasks Applies analytical processes to resolve problems Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context Understands purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to create and save files in required format |
Sectors
Pre-Press