Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare photo images for integration into an interactive media sequence or product. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This role may be assigned to a graphic artist or, in a larger project, to a photographer who works closely with a programmer or interactive media author to publish required images. The photography ranges from digital still composition to panoramas for the production of virtual worlds. Photo images can include landscapes, objects and portraits. Specialist skills associated with photography are covered in:
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Use scanner to capture photo images |
1. Source and select appropriate photographic images according to requirements of photographic project brief 2. Discuss selection of images with relevant personnel 3. Assess scanner features to ensure that outcomes will meet the requirements of brief 4. Operate scanner according to manufacturer specifications 5. Select scanner settings to ensure image capture meets production requirements 6. Transfer and store photographic image files to a computer using standard naming conventions |
Use digital camera to create photo images |
7. Discuss photographic project brief with relevant personnel 8. Assess digital camera features to ensure that outcomes will meet the requirements of brief 9. Plan camera shots taking into account lighting, framing, composition and other photographic techniques 10. Load and operate digital camera according to manufacturer specifications 11. Consider digital camera focus, exposure and shutter speed to ensure image capture meets production requirements 12. Check photographic images for fitness of purpose to comply with brief 13. Transfer and store photographic image files to a computer using standard naming conventions |
Edit photo images |
14. Load digital imaging software and import photo image source files 15. Manipulate and save digital images using designated digital imaging software 16. Create photo images that incorporate visual design and communication principles using designated digital imaging software 17. Evaluate the outcome for visual impact, effectiveness and fitness for purpose 18. Confirm outcome with relevant personnel |
Prepare photo image assets |
19. Save files in appropriate output format to meet platform requirements 20. Assign metadata tags if required 21. Group files logically in a folder system using standard naming conventions 22. Store files in share drive or repository for production team access |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Projects may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Scanner features may include: |
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Scanner settings may include: |
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Digital camera features may include: |
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Photographic techniques may include: |
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Digital imaging software may include: |
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Manipulating digital images may include: |
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Visual design principles may include: |
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Communication principles may include: |
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Output formats may include: |
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Platforms may include: |
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Metadata tags may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - digital content and imaging |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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