Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Prepare work environment

1.1 Details of brief are reviewed to identify preference setting requirements

1.2 Monitor is calibrated using an International Colour Consortium (ICC) profile to ensure closest possible colour match

1.3 Palettes are arranged to suit job and personal preferences

1.4 View magnification is set for ease of working with graphics

2 Produce objects

2.1 Ruler units are set and grid is displayed to ensure artwork meets design specifications

2.2 Tools are used to produce objects,  required attributes are entered and shapes manipulated, until graphic framework is finalised

2.3 Lines and curves are adjusted and edited to fit design specifications

2.4 Objects are painted and transposed, and strokes and effects are scaled according to design brief

2.5 Colours are created, edited and saved to colour palette and saturation of colour is adjusted

2.6 Colour and appearance attributes are selected and copied, as required

2.7 Gradients fills, mesh and patterns are used to paint and blend according to layout and design brief

3 Alter objects

3.1 Objects are grouped or individually selected, moved, scaled or rotated using a variety of methods

3.2 Objects are reflected, sheared and distorted according to design brief

3.3 Three dimensional objects are formed and edited and gradient colour added to create depth

3.4 Perspective of objects is adjusted, as required

3.5 Transformations are repeated according to design brief

3.6 Smooth colour blends are created between objects, and blends are modified as required to meet design brief

4 Add type as a graphic element

4.1 Required type is added to type containers, and type attributes and formatting are set to reflect design brief

4.2 Type is wrapped or placed along a path to complement graphics

4.3 Type is converted to type outlines or letterforms, and shapes are modified

5 Set appearance attributes and styles

5.1 Properties of graphic are set to meet the design brief

5.2 Effects are added to a graphic and edited to make appearance fit design brief

5.3 Appearances required for further use are saved as styles

6 Set up layers

6.1 Objects are organised in layers and stacking order is controlled

6.2 Layers are locked and/or nested and grouped according to design brief

6.3 Styles are added or removed from layers when layer consistency is or is not required

7 Finalise document

7.1 Appropriate format for saving graphic is identified given various elements in the graphic

7.2 Resolution for effects and any filters are set based on image quality

7.3 Document is checked to ensure correct layout file and that all elements are printable

7.4 Portable Document Format (PDF) or other export options are fixed to best settings for final medium and file is exported and saved

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.7, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.2

• Recognises and interprets text to establish job requirements from information contained within relevant procedures and specifications

Writing

4.2, 7.2

• Gathers information from a range of sources to record using headings, instructions and layout that meet audience needs and text purpose

Numeracy

3.4

• Selects and uses appropriate familiar mathematical problem-solving strategies to solve problems in familiar contexts

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.7, 3.2-3.6, 4.1-4.3, 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.3, 7.1-7.4

• Determines job priorities, resources and equipment, and works logically and systematically to undertake clearly defined and familiar tasks
• Initiates standard procedures when responding to familiar problems within immediate context
• Understands purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPPRP225 Produce graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP225C Produce graphics using a graphics application

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICP Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package Version 1.0.