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Apply advanced software applications to digital production

Apply advanced software applications to digital production

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPPRN494
State Code
AUM79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
030103 - Printing
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly select and use a variety of high-end software applications to efficiently produce a standard job.It applies to individuals who create standard jobs that require the use of multiple applications in the digital production sector.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm client brief and job specifications
  • 1.1 Details of client design brief and job specifications are reviewed and clarified with client or supervisor
  • 1.2 Type of documents are determined and production requirements are assessed
  • 1.3 Client copy and images are assembled to conform to design brief
  • 1.4 Software applications are assessed and selected to produce the job
2. Arrange elements on page
  • 2.1 Guides are set and grid is displayed to ensure artwork meets job specifications
  • 2.2 Elements are created and arranged on page with precise alignment
  • 2.3 Elements are arranged in layers to allow for effective selection and re-arrangement
  • 2.4 Imported text or data from other applications is correctly formatted and any cross-application formatting issues resolved
  • 2.5 Text is formatted and flowed into document using most productive technique
  • 2.6 Graphics and other elements are imported from other applications and are arranged according to design brief
3. Produce objects
  • 3.1 Tools are used to produce objects and required attributes are entered and shapes manipulated, continuing until graphic framework is finalised
  • 3.2 Lines and curves are adjusted and edited to fit design specifications
  • 3.3 Objects are painted, transposed and strokes and effects are scaled according to design brief
  • 3.4 Colours are created, edited and saved to colour palette and saturation of colour is adjusted
  • 3.5 Colour and appearance attributes are selected and copied as required
  • 3.6 Gradients, fills and patterns are used to paint and blend as required by layout and design brief
4. Edit images
  • 4.1 Image is retouched to conform with job specifications
  • 4.2 Colour and tone corrections are employed to conform to job specifications
  • 4.3 An appropriate contouring technique is applied to produce the best result depending on the image
  • 4.4 Edited image is saved in appropriate format to allow for import into other applications and to conform to job specifications
  • 4.5 Image storage requirements are identified and employed
5. Produce publication-ready file
  • 5.1 File is checked for errors in accordance with client brief and job specifications
  • 5.2 Correct colour modes and libraries are used according to job specifications
  • 5.3 Sufficient image resolution is applied according to output specifications
  • 5.4 Bleeds and printer marks are applied as required
  • 5.5 Completed file is sent to be ripped according to enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3292 ICPPR494A Apply advanced software applications to digital production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBQ16 ICPPRN4940 Apply advanced software applications to digital production Unit of competency