Creative

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Core - complete all 3 subjects

• CUAPHI501 Apply visual communication theory to photo imaging practice

  • CIT Code:	PHOT225
    Cost:	$495.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce creative and innovative photo images based on visual communication theory. It applies to individuals who research and evaluate visual communication theory and use it to inform their practice.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI502 Research and apply photo imaging trends

  • CIT Code:	PHOT255
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate photo imaging trends and emerging technologies and assess their creative and commercial applications. It applies to self-directed creative practitioners who use knowledge of emerging trends to evaluate, plan and implement changes to their workflows, products and technology. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI513 Employ colour management in a digital imaging workplace

  • CIT Code:	PHOT228
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the integrity of colour across digital imaging devices. It applies to individuals who apply self-directed technical skills and knowledge to manage the accuracy and consistency of colour in digital and hybrid (digitised or scanned film or print) work processes. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

Electives - complete 14 of 16 subjects

• CUADIG405 Produce innovative digital images

  • CIT Code:	ARTS192
    Cost:	$735.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with digital imaging techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice. It applies to individuals who produce digital art images for electronic media or physical/online display in art publications and galleries.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI503 Explore the descriptive and emotive nature of photo lighting

  • CIT Code:	PHOT226
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce creative photo images using photo lighting principles. It applies to individuals who apply the selection and control of lighting and light quality to enhance the emotive power of photo images taken in the studio and on location. At this level, work is usually carried out independently, with supervision or guidance available as required. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

•  Realising a body of creative work

  • CIT Code:	ARTS359
    Cost:	$760.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate conceptual, technical and organisational skills to create a coherent body of work in any creative form. It applies to individuals who are at the beginning of their professional practice and whose completed work conveys a well developed command of materials, process and technique, and strong conceptual and theoretical development. This subject achieves the unit of competency CUAPPR501 Realise a body of creative work.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• SITXEBS003 Build and launch a small business website

  • CIT Code:	MGNT645
    Cost:	$1488.00
    Description:	This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a basic website to meet business needs, including selecting a hosting service and appropriate web development software, planning the website structure, and constructing the site. It requires the technical skills and knowledge typically needed by a business that chooses to develop its own site rather than access the services of IT professionals. The unit applies to all industry sectors, and is particularly relevant to small businesses that develop their own websites. People undertaking this role work independently or with limited guidance. Depending on the business context, this could include owner-operators.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI514 Prepare digital images for pre-press processing

  • CIT Code:	PHOT229
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare client image files for pre-press processing. It applies to individuals who possess the self-directed skills and knowledge to process image files prior to printing. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI505 Produce commercial photo images

  • CIT Code:	PHOT271
    Cost:	$875.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce commercial photo images, liaising with clients, art directors and associated professionals. It applies to individuals who respond to open or closed briefs to create photo images in areas including advertising, architecture, industrial, corporate, fashion and food. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI506 Provide photographic portrait services

  • CIT Code:	PHOT269
    Cost:	$875.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce portrait images for personal, family or corporate collections.It applies to individuals who document and produce professional portrait images in key moments, moods and events based around individuals, families and gatherings. People in this role may be responsible for supervising others.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI507 Produce media photo images

  • CIT Code:	PHOT268
    Cost:	$875.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce photo images for media services. It applies to individuals who interpret editorial team assignments, work with journalists and liaise with public safety services and the general public. They usually work unsupervised and may also work with journalists and a range of creative personnel.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI508 Provide wedding photo imaging services

  • CIT Code:	PHOT270
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide photo imaging services to wedding clients. It applies to individuals who create and deliver professional images that capture key moments, moods and activities on a wedding day. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI510 Produce technical photo images

  • CIT Code:	PHOT273
    Cost:	$1024.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce technical photo images for institutional clients. It applies to individuals who produce photo images for forensic, medical, scientific (including mining and environmental) and museum or library purposes. Photographers in these roles may work independently or as part of a team within an institutional structure. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI511 Make illustrative photo images for publication and display

  • CIT Code:	PHOT272
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce illustrative images that communicate concepts, ideas and factual information in ways to evoke emotive responses in the viewer. It applies to individuals whose work is intended for use in a wide range of publishing and display environments, including scientific, technical, book and magazine publications, promotions and the internet. This work would usually be undertaken independently, although occasionally it would be undertaken collaboratively with other personnel.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUADIG406 Produce innovative video art

  • CIT Code:	ARTS281
    Cost:	$925.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to experiment with video art techniques and ideas to develop an individual style or voice. It applies to individuals who produce video art for electronic media or physical/online display in art publications and galleries.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUADIG508 Refine digital art techniques

  • CIT Code:	ARTS282
    Cost:	$1400.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine digital media techniques and to develop own digital art style in a body of creative work. This occurs through a process of research, refinement and evaluation, and encompasses animation, video and sound production.It applies to individuals whose professional practice includes the creation of digital media works. Work could be completely digital or an integration of digital and traditional media.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI305 Use wet darkroom techniques to produce monochrome photographs

  • CIT Code:	PHOT196
    Cost:	$955.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply a range of techniques to produce monochrome photographs suitable for display or reproduction. It applies to individuals working in photo centres, specialised photo processing laboratories or photography studios. At this level, work may be undertaken independently or with supervision, depending on the work context.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI509 Plan and produce visual art photo images

  • CIT Code:	PHOT227
    Cost:	$788.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, research and initiate projects, undertake strategic planning and production tasks, manage finances and create visual art photo images. It applies to individuals who work as art photographers within the visual arts community. While art photographers generally work with limited supervision or guidance, they require the ability to collaborate, liaise and consult with others. No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
    Prerequisites:	Nil

• CUAPHI504 Employ specialised imaging technologies

  • CIT Code:	PHOT267
    Cost:	$1225.00
    Description:	This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate specialised imaging technologies and their application in photo imaging practice. It applies to individuals who create innovative images using specialised imaging technologies. They may be engaged in scientific, forensic, geographical, exploratory and other industry areas. At this level work is usually carried out independently, with supervision or guidance available as required.
    Prerequisites:	Nil