Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with digital imaging techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice.
It applies to individuals who produce digital art images for electronic media or physical/online display in art publications and galleries.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – digital content and imaging
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Experiment with digital imaging techniques and media |
1.1 Evaluate the potential for new approaches to digital imaging based on capabilities of known techniques 1.2 Adapt or introduce new tools, equipment and materials to achieve different effects 1.3 Experiment and extend the capabilities of digital imaging techniques 1.4 Use tools, equipment, materials and techniques safely and sustainably |
2. Develop ideas for digital imaging |
2.1 Discuss creative and other goals for digital image works 2.2 Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches of other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property rights 2.3 Consider the potential of different digital imaging techniques when developing initial concepts 2.4 Refine and confirm concept based on experimentation, research and collaboration with others |
3. Organise digital imaging resources |
3.1 Assess specific resource requirements for development and presentation of works 3.2 Research and access potential sources of supply for digital imaging resources 3.3 Evaluate cost and other constraints that impact on the development and presentation of works 3.4 Set up or coordinate resources according to safety and other workplace requirements |
4. Realise finished digital images |
4.1 Use safe and sustainable practices throughout the production of work 4.2 Create digital images using techniques and media selected through research and experimentation 4.3 Review and refine ideas and approaches to complete the works 4.4 Finalise images in a format suitable for presentation and archive files according to industry standards 4.5 Document and record the development of the work and the research and ideas that informed it |
5. Evaluate digital imaging work |
5.1 Reflect on own work in terms of conceptual development and technical execution to identify areas for improvement 5.2 Discuss completed work and use feedback to improve future works |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
2.2, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Writing |
2.2, 3.3, 4.5 |
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Oral Communication |
2.1, 2.4, 5.2 |
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Numeracy |
3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.4, 2.2, 3.4 4.1, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2 |
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Interact with others |
2.1, 2.4, 5.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.4, 5.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADIG405 Produce innovative digital images |
CUVDIG401A Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages and clarify intent. Title changed. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5