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Evidence Guide: ICPPRP325 - Create graphics using a graphics application

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ICPPRP325 - Create graphics using a graphics application

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

Balance image quality and file size

  1. Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed
  2. Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size
  3. Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required
  4. Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read
  5. Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation
Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed

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Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size

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Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required

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Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read

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Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation

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Manipulate objects

  1. Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required
  2. Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group
  3. Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited
Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required

Completed
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Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group

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Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited

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Import images

  1. Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file
  2. Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements
  3. Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added
  4. Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing
Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file

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Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements

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Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added

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Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing

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Develop variable templates

  1. . Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables
  2. Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source
  3. Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation
. Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables

Completed
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Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source

Completed
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Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation

Completed
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Colour separate artwork

  1. Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system
  2. Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process
  3. Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief
  4. Process and spot colours are combined, if required
  5. Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved
  6. Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration
  7. Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined
  8. Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved
Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system

Completed
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Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process

Completed
Date:

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Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief

Completed
Date:

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Process and spot colours are combined, if required

Completed
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Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved

Completed
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Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration

Completed
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Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined

Completed
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Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved

Completed
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Prepare for final media

  1. Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork
  2. For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected
  3. File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles
  4. Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements
  5. Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up
  6. Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low
  7. Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported
Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork

Completed
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For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected

Completed
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File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles

Completed
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Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements

Completed
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Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up

Completed
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Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low

Completed
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Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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 Balance image quality and file size

1.1 Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed

1.2 Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size

1.3 Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required

1.4 Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read

1.5 Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation

2 Manipulate objects

2.1 Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required

2.2 Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group

2.3 Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited

3 Import images

3.1 Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file

3.2 Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements

3.3 Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added

3.4 Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing

4 Develop variable templates

4.1. Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables

4.2 Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source

4.3 Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation

5 Colour separate artwork

5.1 Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system

5.2 Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process

5.3 Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief

5.4 Process and spot colours are combined, if required

5.5 Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved

5.6 Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration

5.7 Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined

5.8 Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved

6 Prepare for final media

6.1 Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork

6.2 For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected

6.3 File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles

6.4 Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements

6.5 Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up

6.6 Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low

6.7 Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported

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 Balance image quality and file size

1.1 Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed

1.2 Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size

1.3 Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required

1.4 Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read

1.5 Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation

2 Manipulate objects

2.1 Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required

2.2 Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group

2.3 Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited

3 Import images

3.1 Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file

3.2 Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements

3.3 Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added

3.4 Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing

4 Develop variable templates

4.1. Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables

4.2 Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source

4.3 Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation

5 Colour separate artwork

5.1 Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system

5.2 Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process

5.3 Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief

5.4 Process and spot colours are combined, if required

5.5 Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved

5.6 Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration

5.7 Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined

5.8 Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved

6 Prepare for final media

6.1 Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork

6.2 For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected

6.3 File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles

6.4 Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements

6.5 Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up

6.6 Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low

6.7 Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported

Evidence of the ability to:

develop graphics incorporating a range of features for cross-media publishing based on a client brief using a high-end application

find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources.

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:

describe image formats

explain use of scripting languages

explain how to manipulate text and apply formatting

describe how to draw shapes

explain how to manipulate images

explain design principles which should be applied when creating graphics

explain profiles

outline considerations of colour management.