Modification History
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CUVACD512A |
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 work with any type of photomedia in professional creative practice.
Application of the Unit
Professional artists and designers working in many media and disciplines engage with photomedia in different ways, depending on the needs of their practice.
Photomedia may be used as a vehicle for the creative presentation or documentation of work, or could be a finished work in its own right, either as a whole work or part of a work. It may include still images, film, video, music or interactive content.
At this level, the practitioner works independently with mentoring and guidance as required.
This unit does not address the specialised skills needed by photo imaging professionals.
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 |
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
1. Explore the potential of photomedia in own work |
1.1 Research the potential of photomedia in own work using appropriate sources of information 1.2 Reference traditional and contemporary approaches to the use of photomedia 1.3 Identify relevant technologies and approaches for the development of photomedia projects 1.4 Develop ideas for work through investigation, exploration, discussion and review |
2. Experiment with photomedia |
2.1 Confirm a command of the basic technical features and capabilities of chosen technologies 2.2 Explore and experiment with particular features of specific technologies, including the potential of combining technologies for particular purposes 2.3 Achieve different effects by extending the capabilities of photomedia technologies 2.4 Refine ideas through a process of experimentation |
3. Create and present finished photomedia work |
3.1 Fulfil work objectives through manipulation of technologies with increasing skill and confidence 3.2 Challenge and test technical and conceptual aspects of the work during the development process 3.3 Complete technical requirements for integration of photomedia with other media 3.4 Finalise images and files using appropriate protocols 3.5 Apply safe work practices for chosen photomedia technologies |
4. Evaluate work |
4.1 Review work in progress in the context of personal, professional and artistic objectives 4.2 Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and re-thinking 4.3 Evaluate the work process in terms of its efficiency and effectiveness 4.4 Evaluate finished work in terms of its coherence with the project concept, technical resolution and suitability for the intended purpose |
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
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.
Overview of assessment |
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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 access to:
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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). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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.
Photomedia opportunities may relate to: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Technologies may include: |
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Opportunities for refinement and re-thinking may relate to: |
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Efficiency and effectiveness may relate to: |
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Coherence with the project concept may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Visual communication – art, craft and design