Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in a photoimaging professional practice within the visual arts sector. 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 unit applies to the production of visual art photoimages and is based on the workflow associated with the art photoimaging industry. This unit requires the application of skills and knowledge in order to conceptualise, research and initiate projects; undertake strategic planning and production tasks; manage finances, output visual art photoimages to industry specifications; and liaise/consult with a range of associated and allied persons, work teams, government agencies and private enterprise. Art photoimaging is undertaken within the visual arts community, and while art photographers usually work with limited supervision and guidance, they also work in creative team structures with team leaders and/or collaborators. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
The following units or demonstrated equivalence are required prior to undertaking this unit:
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Conceptualise , research and initiate project opportunities . |
1.1 Research and identify relevant project opportunities using appropriate sources of information . 1.2 Critique and review project opportunities with appropriate person /s and identify project concept. 1.3 Consider application process (where required) and technical requirements of the project. 1.4 Prepare a projected budget , timeline and supporting material for the application, submission and/or expression of interest. 1.5 Complete and submit application, submission and/or expression of interest to relevant organisation. |
2 Prepare for project . |
2.1 Research/adopt professional practice arrangements for project and adopt documentation procedures of the workflow and associated functions. 2.2 Capture, acquire and enhance developmental images to agreed specifications in order to illustrate potential project concepts. 2.3 Integrate image products into production samples and maquettes. 2.4 Critically evaluate production samples and confirm with client and/or other stakeholders . |
3 Create and present finished work . |
3.1 Capture, acquire, enhance and output images to agreed specifications and integrate into creative product. 3.2 Continually review work quality/progress. 3.3 Archive images appropriately for creative product. 3.4 Pack work and transport to agreed location by appropriate method/s. 3.5 Present, display and/or install work to agreed specification. |
4 Exploit promotional and media opportunities for project . |
4.1 Identify and coordinate media and promotion opportunities for project. 4.2 Prepare media statement and images for promotion. 4.3 Supply media package to selected agencies and collect, collate and follow up on media response . |
5 Wrap up and review project . |
5.1 Document installation and collate progress images and documents of project. 5.2 Complete contractual and financial requirements . 5.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes. 5.4 Review responses to the work from clients, stakeholders, peers and members of the public. 5.5 Review personal performance within project context. 5.6 Identify future opportunities, work directions, themes and concerns resulting from project. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 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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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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Project opportunities may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Appropriate person /s may include: |
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Technical requirements may include: |
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Projected budget may include: |
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Supporting material may include: |
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Professional practice arrangements may include: |
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Documentation procedures may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Media and promotion opportunities may include: |
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Media package may include: |
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Media response may include: |
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Contractual and financial requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Design and Visual Communication - Photoimaging |