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CUV50411 |
This version first released with CUV11 Visual Arts, Craft and Design Training Package version 1.0 |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of photo imaging practitioners who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised and technical competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate photo imaging services.
The qualification applies to a range of industry contexts, including commercial, domestic portrait, media, wedding, illustrative, institutional and art photography, where the practitioner is required to:
- interpret photo imaging assignment briefs from a range of clients
- consult with clients to refine objectives of photo imaging assignments
- select appropriate technologies and workflows, to capture images, including type of camera, image recording media, lighting, post-capture processing and outputs
- work from a studio or in a range of locations
- employ aesthetic, conceptual, compositional and technical skills to realise outcomes
- use a range of traditional, contemporary and emerging technologies when preparing, capturing and distributing image products.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
It is recommended that people entering this qualification possess CUV40411 Certificate IV in Photo Imaging or have extensive vocational experience in photo imaging, such as work as a photographer’s assistant. Alternatively they might hold a qualification such as CUV40111 Certificate IV in Visual Arts or CUV40311 Certificate IV in Design where a focus of study has been in photomedia. The Preparatory Skill Set for Professional Photo Imaging Practice is also a suitable pathway.
Pathways from the qualification
People with CUV50411 Diploma of Photo Imaging are able to work in a range of commercial and artistic photo imaging disciplines. The qualification also prepares people for learning at higher levels, including Degree qualifications in photo imaging practice.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those able to demonstrate photo imaging skills that support learning at Diploma level. In particular, they must be able to provide evidence of their ability to:
- produce a body of photo imaging work demonstrating the ability to respond effectively to different photo imaging challenges and requirements, and the capacity to refine concepts and images in line with current industry standards
- engage with the design process by developing solutions through research, reflection and the generation and refinement of ideas
- apply knowledge of the photo imaging industry, its trends and traditions
- apply technical photo imaging knowledge and skills, including:
- use of a range of professional digital and / or film cameras and accessories for image capture
- selection and use of professional camera and lighting equipment for a range of subjects in different physical environments
- enhancement and manipulation techniques using current industry standard software
- use of electronic processing techniques.
Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the visual arts, craft and design industries for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 17
3 core units plus
14 elective units
The elective units consist of:
- 3 units from Group A
- 3 units from Group B
- of the remaining 8 units:
- 2 must be from Group A and/or Group B
- up to 6 may be from Group A, Group B and/or Group C
- up to 6 may be from a Diploma or above in any currently endorsed Training Package
- up to 3 may be from an accredited course at Diploma level.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core units
CUVPHI516A Research the role and use of the photo image in visual communication
CUVPHI517A Research and exploit photo imaging trends
CUVPHI529A Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace
Elective units
Group A generic photo imaging units
CUVDIG401A Experiment with techniques to enhance digital images
CUVDIG501A Refine digital art techniques
CUVDIG502A Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
CUVPHI405A Develop self for photo imaging industry
CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
CUVPHI530A Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
CUVPHI531A Investigate and refine alternative approaches to photomedia
Group B specialist photo imaging units
CUVPHI521A Produce commercial photo images
CUVPHI522A Provide domestic portrait services
CUVPHI523A Produce media photo images
CUVPHI524A Make wedding photo imaging products
CUVPHI525A Plan, capture and exploit visual art photo images
CUVPHI526A Produce technical photo images
CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
CUVPHI528A Plan, capture and exploit stock photo images
Group C other elective units
Art, craft and design
CUVACD502A Create observational drawings
CUVACD503A Select and refine a specialised drawing technique
CUVACD505A Work with the human form in creative practice
CUVACD506A Refine 2-D design ideas and processes
CUVACD512A Work with photomedia in creative practice
CUVACD515A Manage specialised finishing processes
Creative and design process
BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process
BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
BSBDES501A Implement design solutions
BSBDES502A Establish, negotiate and refine a design brief
Communication
HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Compliance
BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
BSBCOM502B Evaluate and review compliance
Copyright and IP
BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright
CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
Digital content and imaging
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media
CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces
CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces
CUFDIG502A Design web environments
E-business
BSBEBU502A Implement e business solutions
SITXICT001A Build and launch a website for a small business
Financial management
BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans
Industry capability
CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
CUVIND501B Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Information collection management
CULMS008B Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs
CULMS009B Implement preventive conservation activities
CULMS010B Contribute to the preservation of cultural material
Learning and development
BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment
Management
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
Marketing
BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities
Medical and scientific photography
BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTDA417A* Take a clinical photograph
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
MSL974008A Capture and manage scientific images
Occupational health and safety
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
Post-production
CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
Professional practice
CUAIND401A Extend expertise in specialist field
CUVPRP501A Realise a body of creative work
CUVPRP502A Prepare for sustainable professional practice
Project management
BSBADM407B Administer projects
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
PSPPM402B Manage simple projects
PSPPM405A Administer simple projects
Relationship management
BSBREL401A Establish networks
Risk management
BSBRSK501A Manage risk
Small and micro business
BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB407A Manage a small team
Sustainability
CUVPRP504A Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice
Visual communication
CUVPRI501A Refine printmaking techniques
CUVPRI502A Investigate printmaking materials and processes
Visual merchandising
SIRRMER016A Style merchandise for photography
Workplace effectiveness
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
HLTOPD401A Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirement.
Unit code and title |
Prerequisite unit required |
HLTDA417A Take a clinical photograph |
HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies and procedures HLTIN302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Prerequisite: HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies and procedures) |
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
Commercial photographer
Core units plus:
- BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
- BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities
- BSBREL401A Establish networks
- BSBRSK501A Manage risk
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI521A Produce commercial photo images
- CUVPHI525A Plan, capture and exploit visual art photo images
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
- CUVPHI530A Prepare digital images for pre-press processing
Media photographer
Core units plus:
- BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
- BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities
- BSBREL401A Establish networks
- BSBRSK501A Manage risk
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI523A Produce media photo images
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
- CUVPHI528A Plan, capture and exploit stock photo images
- ICTTEN4081A Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
Technical photographer (Medical)
Core units plus:
- BSBCOM501B Identify and interpret compliance requirements
- BSBREL401A Establish networks
- BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI523A Produce media photo images
- CUVPHI526A Produce technical photo images
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
- HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
- MSL974008A Capture and manage scientific images
- SITXFIN007A Manage physical assets
Technical photographer (Museum/Library)
Core units plus:
- BSBRKG506A Develop and maintain terminology and classification schemes
- BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CULMS010B Contribute to the preservation of cultural material
- CULMS412C Record and maintain collection information
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI526A Produce technical photo images
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
- CUVPHI528A Plan, capture and exploit stock photo images
- PSPPM402B Manage simple projects
- SITXFIN007A Manage physical assets
Sports photographer
Core units plus:
- BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
- BSBREL401A Establish networks
- BSBRSK501A Manage risk
- BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI523A Produce media photo images
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display
- CUVPHI528A Plan, capture and exploit stock photo images
- ICTTEN4081A Locate, diagnose and rectify faults
Wedding photographer
Core units plus:
- BSBADM506B Manage business document design and development
- BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts
- BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities
- BSBREL401A Establish networks
- CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements
- CUFDIG502A Design web environments
- CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis
- CUFPOS402A Manage media assets
- CUVPHI518A Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting
- CUVPHI519A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options
- CUVPHI520A Produce an innovative presentation of professional work
- CUVPHI522A Provide domestic portrait services
- CUVPHI524A Make wedding photo imaging products
- CUVPHI527A Make illustrative images for publication and display