CUAPHI521 — Make illustrative photo images for publication and display

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What an assessment for CUAPHI521 must cover

49 assessable components: 5 elements (26 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 7 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 Establish illustrative photo image requirements

1.1Evaluate requirements for range of illustrative photo imaging projects
1.2Research contemporary styles and conceptual or aesthetic approaches used in similar illustrative photo imaging projects
1.3Clarify sample layouts and other visual references with required personnel
1.4Prepare work, usage estimates and creative fee for range of illustrative photo imaging projects
1.5Confirm shoot responsibilities and refine shoot requirements with required personnel
1.6Produce design concepts for creative products and confirm with required personnel
1.7Prepare terms and conditions and quotation for shoot
1.8Confirm intellectual property arrangements and finalise agreement or contract with required personnel

2 Prepare for shoot

2.1Confirm professional practice arrangements are met
2.2Investigate and address relevant media codes of practice and site-specific work health and safety, licence and permit requirements
2.3Organise props, locations, talent, apparel and fashion accessories where required
2.4Refine technical and conceptual approach through test shots
2.5Develop shoot management schedule and make shoot preparations
2.6Liaise with associated professionals about publication or presentation arrangements

3 Shoot and produce images

3.1Meet shoot objectives by capturing high quality images
3.2Alert required personnel to variations to shoot that may lead to additional charges
3.3Generate proof images and seek feedback from required personnel on shoot progress and image quality and selection
3.4Optimise and output photo images to required specifications using industry formatting standards
3.5Prepare work for electronic or physical dispatch and presentation or publication
3.6Prepare invoice or account and deliver with completed images to required personnel

4 Review shoot

4.1Review any feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
4.2Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
4.3Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

5 Wrap up shoot

5.1Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
5.2Update work samples of illustrative photo images for self-promotional purposes
5.3Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot

Performance evidence

produce one or more illustrative photo images according to at least two different project requirements.
confirm requirements of project with required personnel
calculate fees, and arrange agreements, contracts, licences, permits and invoices following standard business practices
organise photo imaging equipment, subjects and locations to shoot illustrative photo images according to legal requirements
apply photo imaging skills to produce illustrative photo images of a professional standard
process, catalogue and archive photo images in accordance with industry standards
package photo images for self promotional purposes
apply work health and safety practices during photo capture and production
evaluate own performance and creative products and identify one or more areas for improvement.

Knowledge evidence

common applications for illustrative photo images
contemporary styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches that apply to the production of illustrative images in various industry contexts
professional practice arrangements that apply to the media photographer, including those relating to required: insurances releases intellectual property rights work health and safety requirements legal matters
media codes of practice that apply to the illustration photographer
features and capabilities of photo imaging capture technologies that apply to illustrative photography
techniques for optimising images
systems to securely catalogue and archive photo images and business records.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates extensive visual and textual information of varying complexity and purpose
Writing: Prepares quotes, terms and conditions of business agreement and intellectual property arrangements using industry recognised structure, formats, language and terminology Records information and outcomes required for project requirements Documents detailed shoot management timelines
Oral Communication: Establish project requirements and constraints through complex client discussions Determine project resource requirements using appropriate tone and clear, straightforward language Uses active listening and questioning techniques to elicit information and feedback, and confirm understanding
Numeracy: Performs calculations to estimate fees and service costs for the project Calculates quote and compares it with original estimate, identifies additional costs and prepares final invoice
Self-management: Meets workplace expectations for preparation and provision of illustrative photo image services in compliance with professional practice requirements and industry standards, required legislation and codes of practice, with reference to site work health and safety needs, permits and licences Assesses shoot outcomes to identify the practical aspects of potential changes in own work practice
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with required personnel when establishing shoot dimensions and responsibilities, seeking feedback on work quality and progressing to achieve project objectives
Planning and organising: Uses systematic planning and processes to establish photo shoot requirements, objectives and deadlines, develop shoot concept and manage required communication Takes responsibility for clarification and implementation of necessary arrangements and obligations prior to shoot commencement Organises shoot resource requirements and analyses test photo results to refine conceptual and aesthetic approach Assesses captured images for consistency with project requirements, using feedback to assess creative and technical achievement and effectiveness of shoot management Optimises and outputs final images in formats that meet user requirements, industry standards and deadlines

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What does an assessment tool for CUAPHI521 need to cover?

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