CUAACD522 — Work with photomedia in creative practice
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What an assessment for CUAACD522 must cover
36 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Explore the potential of photomedia in own work
- 1.1Research the potential of photomedia in own work using applicable sources of information
- 1.2Examine traditional and contemporary ways photomedia is used
- 1.3Identify different digital, traditional or experimental tools and methods for the development of photomedia projects
- 1.4Develop ideas and establish objectives for work using investigation, discussion and review
2 Experiment with photomedia
- 2.1Explore and experiment with particular features of specific photomedia tools, including potential for combining them for particular purposes
- 2.2Achieve different effects by extending capabilities of digital, traditional or experimental photomedia tools
- 2.4Refine ideas through process of experimentation
3 Create and present finished photomedia work
- 3.1Manipulate tools with increasing skill and confidence to fulfil work objectives
- 3.2Conduct a critical assessment of the technical and conceptual aspects of the work during the development process
- 3.3Complete technical requirements for integration of photomedia with other media
- 3.4Finalise images and files using applicable protocols
4 Evaluate work
- 4.1Review work in progress from personal, professional and artistic perspectives
- 4.2Identify and respond to opportunities for refinement and review
- 4.3Evaluate the work process in terms of its efficiency
- 4.4Evaluate finished work in terms of its consistency with project concept, technical resolution and suitability for intended purpose
Performance evidence
- produce examples of photomedia according to at least two different work ideas and objectives.
- In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- conduct research and analysis of traditional and contemporary photomedia practice to inform own work
- investigate and test performance of photomedia tools to refine ideas
- produce photomedia using well-developed conceptual and technical skills
- use the basic technical features and capabilities of chosen tools and equipment according to work requirements and manufacturers specifications
- apply safe work practices for the tools and equipment being used
- apply intellectual property and other legislative requirements applicable to research and development of photomedia ideas
- assess the success of finished work to meet creative and technical project objectives.
Knowledge evidence
- traditional, current and emerging options for the use of photomedia in creative practice
- traditional and contemporary issues that inform the use of photomedia in creative practice
- common tools and equipment used to work with photomedia in creative practice
- intellectual property issues and legislation that affect the use of photomedia
- workplace health and safety requirements for working with photomedia.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interprets and evaluates visual and textual material to identify concepts, techniques, processes and compliance requirements
- Writing: Records facts information and ideas related to creative, technical and compliance outcomes of own work
- Oral Communication: Initiates and participates in exchanges with different people to elicit useful information
- Self-management: Considers the implication of intellectual property requirements when planning and researching ideas Takes responsibility for incorporating safe work practices when using tools and equipment
- Teamwork: Seeks and shares information and ideas in collaborative relationships with other practitioners to inform own work
- Initiative and enterprise: Develops and refines own ideas using research, experimentation with tools and techniques, and approaches used by others Analyses creative objectives and technical processes and requirements to decide on suitable photomedia tools and techniques
- Problem-solving: Evaluate the effectiveness of creative and technical decisions during production and recognises and implements improvements
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What does an assessment tool for CUAACD522 need to cover?
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