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Evidence Guide: CUAPHI514 - Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

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CUAPHI514 - Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements

  1. Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process
  2. Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel
  3. Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques
Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process

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Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel

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Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques

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Prepare files for pre-press processing

  1. Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques
  2. Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer
  3. Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile
  4. Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock
  5. Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required
  6. Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards
  7. Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client
  8. Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe
Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques

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Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer

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Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile

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Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock

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Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required

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Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards

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Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client

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Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe

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Wrap up and review print preparation

  1. Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards
  2. Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product
  3. Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
  4. Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements
  5. Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job
Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards

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Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product

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Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

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Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements

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Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements

1.1 Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process

1.2 Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques

2. Prepare files for pre-press processing

2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques

2.2 Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer

2.3 Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile

2.4 Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock

2.5 Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required

2.6 Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards

2.7 Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client

2.8 Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe

3. Wrap up and review print preparation

3.1 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards

3.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product

3.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

3.4 Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements

3.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Consult with pre-press bureau about formatting requirements

1.1 Source printing requirements from relevant personnel and follow throughout preparation process

1.2 Obtain relevant specifications for software and image file formatting from relevant personnel

1.3 Discuss and resolve with relevant personnel any constraints associated with different printing processes and other diffusion techniques

2. Prepare files for pre-press processing

2.1 Prepare image files using appropriate pre-press processing techniques

2.2 Choose suitable test charts or targets and print to appropriate specifications for ink density and stock on linearised proofer

2.3 Calibrate digital proofing device to examine test charts and use results to generate colour profile

2.4 Print test file on calibrated digital proofing device and use results to generate output profile for press and stock

2.5 Produce sample image, confirm with relevant personnel and modify if required

2.6 Optimise images and output image product to profile specifications using industry standards

2.7 Save image files in appropriate format for pre-press processing and prepare invoice or account for client

2.8 Assemble completed images for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver with invoice or account to agreed location by appropriate methods within agreed timeframe

3. Wrap up and review print preparation

3.1 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards

3.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel on final printed product

3.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

3.4 Evaluate own performance in job context and identify future improvements

3.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from job

Evidence of the ability to:

use appropriate pre-press processing techniques to prepare digital images according to printing requirements

manage colour in pre-press processing

produce required test files and samples

correctly save and archive completed images

evaluate outcomes and identify future improvements or opportunities.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the important aspects of colour management during pre-press processing

outline equipment, tools and materials required for pre-press processing

summarise the technique for pre-press processing of images

explain different printing and diffusion techniques and their constraints with respect to design

explain why stock and press are considered as part of pre-press

outline systems used to catalogue and archive photo images and business records.