Capture a digital image

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICPMM321B, 'Capture a digital image'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Capture a digital image' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance Criteria

1

Assess digital camera qualities

1.1

Camera software compatibility with hardware system is assessed and the appropriate software is selected for the job

1.2

Pixel resolution of the camera is matched to the required quality and resolution of outcome

1.3

The RAM capacity of the camera is checked to be appropriate to the number of images required to be captured

1.4

Shutter speed, focal lengths and camera feature modes (eg flash, scrollage, icon menu, close-up, wide angle and telephoto capacity) are assessed suitable for the quality and use of photographic images required

1.5

Lithium batteries are handled and stored according to OHS requirements

2

Set up for image capture

2.1

Camera is set up for image composition according to job specifications

2.2

Lighting is arranged according to job specifications

2.3

Light intensity is set for the correct exposure

3

Preview image

3.1

Tone curves are adjusted according to job specifications

3.2

The neutral balance of the image is arranged and adjusted

3.3

Adjustments to image composition and exposure are made

4

Photograph and upload a digital image

4.1

The digital camera is loaded and operated according to manufacturer's specifications appropriate to the quality of image to be photographed

4.2

The computer card interface/disk is uploaded onto the relevant computer and the image saved on hard disk

4.3

Photographic image files are created and stored on the computer according to software procedures

4.4

Photographic images are enhanced, cropped and altered electronically to deliver the required image

4.5

Photographic images are checked for fitness of purpose and conformance to the job brief

4.6

Photographic images are assessed fit for the relevant delivery mode (eg print, CD-ROM) and delivered appropriately


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICPMM321B appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA40105 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (General)
  • ICA50105 - Diploma of Information Technology (General)
  • ICA50905 - Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
  • ICA40805 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)
  • PSP41904 - Certificate IV in Government (School Support Services)