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 Balance image quality and file size

1.1 Graphics files are opened and design brief requirements are confirmed

1.2 Graphics are repeated efficiently using a symbol or stamp to reduce file size

1.3 Slices are created from objects, layers or groups and updated as required

1.4 Type anti-aliasing is applied selectively to keep small text easy to read

1.5 Tasks are automated wherever possible and, where necessary, scripts are used for automation

2 Manipulate objects

2.1 Objects and text are manipulated and edited as required

2.2 Elements are defined for repetition, repetition tools are used to create duplicates and then are manipulated as a group

2.3 Complex shapes are created by combining shapes into compounds and, if required, compounds are edited

3 Import images

3.1 Bitmap images are embedded and/or linked in the file

3.2 Placed Bitmaps are modified and/or duplicated depending on design requirements

3.3 Bitmaps are masked and/or an opacity mask is added

3.4 Layered file is exported to image editing program for editing

4 Develop variable templates

4.1. Based on the design brief, objects are defined within the template as variables

4.2 Automated script or image server is used to ensure variations, using data stored in any Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) compliant source

4.3 Template variables are tested to ensure correct operation

5 Colour separate artwork

5.1 Correct colour separation format is determined by requirements of the pre-press workflow system

5.2 Command preferences are set correctly for print quality and process

5.3 Based on printer feedback, colour separation options are set according to print requirements of the design brief

5.4 Process and spot colours are combined, if required

5.5 Screen frequency value appropriate for the print quality is selected and colour separation preferences are saved

5.6 Spreads and chokes traps are created to avoid mis-registration

5.7 Overlapping and overprint of objects are defined

5.8 Proof is created and separations checked, any required editing is completed and file is saved

6 Prepare for final media

6.1 Metadata tags are embedded to catalogue, organise and retrieve artwork

6.2 For cross-media publishing purposes, web-safe colours are selected

6.3 File formats are chosen to best represent artwork styles

6.4 Objects are linked to create an image map meeting design requirements

6.5 Objects are layered to create animation frames and exported for animation set-up

6.6 Compression options are selected to keep image quality high and file size low

6.7 Export options are set for the final media and the file is saved and exported

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 5.3, 6.4

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

Numeracy

5.5

• Interprets and analyses a range of mathematical information used in familiar and routine tasks

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3, 5.1, 5.3-5.8, 6.1-6.7

• Takes responsibility for planning and organising own workload and assembles resources required
• Recognises and takes responsibility for addressing predictable, and some less predictable, problems in familiar work contexts
• Follows routine procedures for using digital technology by reading data from electronic monitoring and control systems
• Utilises a broad range of features within digital applications optimising software functions to achieve requirements

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICPPRP325 Create graphics using a graphics application

ICPPP325C Create 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.