Unit of competency Outline
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Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice
Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPHI03B
CUVPHI03B
State Code
D1723
D1723
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and apply information on the broad traditions which inform photographic practice. The unit provides underpinning skills and knowledge development for all the photoimaging units. This work would usually be carried out independently with guidance where required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research traditions which inform photoimaging practice.
- 1.1 Identify relevant sources of information on traditions which inform photoimaging practice.1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources which are relevant to own practice.1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information.1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use.
2 Link research to photoimaging practice.
- 2.1 Critically evaluate information in the context of own photoimaging practice and the work of others.2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of the traditions of photoimaging practice may be used, adapted and challenged within own photoimaging practice.2.3 Develop positions in relation to the traditions of photoimaging practice to inform own current practice.
3 Update and maintain knowledge of trends within own area(s) of photoimaging practice.
- 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand knowledge of the traditions which inform photoimaging practice.3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own photoimaging practice.
film, Web
historical texts
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
scientific texts
secondary texts
stories
technical or medium specific information
the writings of cultural theorists and philosophers.
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, photoimaging, craft and design
land and place
light
linguistics
new technologies
philosophy
politics
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
world histories.
Exploring
interviews with innovative photoimaging practitioners
visits to trade fairs, galleries, special events, laboratories, fabricators, manufacturers of specific photoimaging equipment and materials.
analysis
comparing information
critical discourse
discussion
judgement
note taking, listing
observation
summation.
charts
data base
diagrams
files
indices
mind maps
sketches.
comparing
considering merit
contrasting
critiquing
discussion and debate
reflecting.
age in relation to human life
culture, race, ethnicity
ecology, science
gender
philosophy
politics
spirituality.
discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of photoimaging practice
using the Internet
visits to exhibitions, events, studios, laboratories, manufacturers.
historical texts
images, objects
journal articles
oral histories
scientific texts
secondary texts
stories
technical or medium specific information
the writings of cultural theorists and philosophers.
aesthetics
criticism
cultural issues
gender and identity issues
histories of art, photoimaging, craft and design
land and place
light
linguistics
new technologies
philosophy
politics
signs and symbols
spiritual concerns
world histories.
Exploring
interviews with innovative photoimaging practitioners
visits to trade fairs, galleries, special events, laboratories, fabricators, manufacturers of specific photoimaging equipment and materials.
analysis
comparing information
critical discourse
discussion
judgement
note taking, listing
observation
summation.
charts
data base
diagrams
files
indices
mind maps
sketches.
comparing
considering merit
contrasting
critiquing
discussion and debate
reflecting.
age in relation to human life
culture, race, ethnicity
ecology, science
gender
philosophy
politics
spirituality.
discussions with innovative practitioners in relevant areas of photoimaging practice
using the Internet
visits to exhibitions, events, studios, laboratories, manufacturers.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
demonstration of the incorporation and integration of specific knowledge of industry traditions into own photoimaging practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to research and apply information on traditions of photoimaging to specific contexts and work activities.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
questioning and discussing the candidate's intentions and work outcome
written and/or verbal presentation
slides or multi-media presentation
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those which interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to source, identify and collect information. It also requires access to a forum for discussion and debate, and a context for presentation.
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with other photoimaging specialisation units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
demonstration of the incorporation and integration of specific knowledge of industry traditions into own photoimaging practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to research and apply information on traditions of photoimaging to specific contexts and work activities.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
questioning and discussing the candidate's intentions and work outcome
written and/or verbal presentation
slides or multi-media presentation
review of portfolios of evidence
third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those which interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to source, identify and collect information. It also requires access to a forum for discussion and debate, and a context for presentation.
It is highly recommended that this unit be assessed in conjunction with other photoimaging specialisation units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6525 | CUVPHI03A | Research and apply information on the traditions which inform photoimaging practice | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7712 | CUVPHI402A | Research and apply information on the traditions that inform photo imaging practice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C621 | CUV40403 | Certificate IV in Photoimaging | Qualification |