Modification History
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CUVPHI518A |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce creative and innovative photo images using photo lighting principles.
Application of the Unit
Every aspect of photo imaging practice is based on images created with and by light. Photo imaging practitioners are required to interpret lighting requirements for briefs, as well as determine appropriate lighting requirements for a range of subjects, both in the studio and on location.
The photo imaging practitioner is required to apply the special attributes of lighting to accurately describe or enhance a subject’s appearance. In advanced areas of photo imaging practice, the emotive power of the image is created by the selection and control of lighting and light quality.
This work is usually undertaken independently, with guidance where required.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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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1. Research light and its relationship to photo imaging |
1.1 Identify and review historical and contemporary lighting techniques and technology for descriptive and emotive lighting 1.2 Identify and review contemporary theories on the nature of light for descriptive and emotive lighting 1.3 Identify and review photo imaging lighting technologies and their response to light 1.4 Evaluate currency and credibility of information gathered and ensure research scope is sufficiently broad 1.5 Prepare a shoot list for a range of lighting experiments and confirm lighting techniques and schema with appropriate people |
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2. Experiment with light and resolve lighting problems for complex subjects |
2.1 Source and apply shoot requirements to identified range of lighting experiments 2.2 Explore interior and exterior subjects in a range of locations in the experimental process 2.3 Apply OHS processes and standards in the experimental process 2.4 Apply lighting techniques and technology in the experimental process 2.5 Review performance and adapt lighting techniques and technology in the experimental process |
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3. Apply descriptive and emotive lighting in a photo imaging context |
3.1 Produce a series of photo images using appropriate lighting techniques and technology 3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of lighting techniques and technology in the production of photo images 3.3 Wrap up process and reinstate equipment 3.4 Catalogue, store and maintain research reference material and work samples 3.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from application of photo lighting principles |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- photo imaging skills to:
- archive, maintain and manage film and digital assets
- create and optimise files and film to photo imaging industry standards
- implement OHS and quality control procedures as they apply to a range of lighting techniques and technology
- research skills to access and compare contemporary styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to lighting techniques and technology
- critical thinking skills to:
- reflect on and analyse own performance
- recognise barriers to innovative possibilities arising from lighting techniques and technology
- literacy skills to:
- interpret business documents and contracts
- obtain necessary permits and licences to operate equipment and work in special locations
- numeracy skills to determine mathematical problems arising from technical processes associated with lighting techniques and technology
- communication skills to:
- explain and describe work practices and methods
- negotiate with suppliers, models, creative teams and other stakeholders
- learning skills to:
- learn the operation of equipment
- review personal performance within shoot context
- upgrade knowledge required to work in varied locations
- planning and organising skills to:
- adhere to timelines within the experimental process
- coordinate activities of models, assistants, and creative and production teams
- organise shoots on location and in studio and prepare shoot management timelines
- technology skills to check and reinstate equipment, studio and props.
Required knowledge
- OHS procedures and standards associated with lighting techniques and technology
- lighting techniques and technology to determine suitability for innovative and creative production purposes
- traditions and contemporary issues that inform lighting techniques and technology.
Evidence Guide
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
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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
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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Lighting techniques and technology may include: |
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Theories on the nature of light may include: |
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Photo imaging lighting technologies may include: |
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Appropriate people may include: |
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Shoot requirements may include: |
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Range of locations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – photo imaging
