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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Design creative elements with digital photographic images

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117548	Design creative elements with digital photographic images
ORIGINATOR
SGB Audio-visual Media Production
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language			Communication Studies
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard requires learners to be able to evaluate requirements, evaluate the processes, assess the technical feasibility of the creative elements, design creative elements using digital photographic images against given specification, usually in the form of a brief from a client. Learners generally work in the Interactive Media industry as digital designers. Competence to design creative elements with digital photographic images is desired in the media field, thereby meeting the needs of industry whilst simultaneously empowering the learner

Credited learners are capable of:

Selecting strategies for using digital photographic images

Selecting components of photographic images

Creating digital photographic image special effects

Assembling elements of digital photographic images

Ensuring quality of digital photographic images

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credits and level assigned to this unit standard is based on the assumption that learners have already attained the following competencies:

Language and communication at NQF Level 4

Mathematic literacy at NQF Level 4

Scientific measurements and description of,- colours, resolution, and light

Produce a presentation using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Produce computer spreadsheets using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Produce word processing documents using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Operate a personal computer system, at NQF Level 2

Operate personal computer peripherals, at NQF Level 2

Use personal computer operating system, at NQF Level 2

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The range of this Unit Standard is evident from the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria above

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Select strategies for using photographic images.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Design requirements are identified against given specification, accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Photographic image requirements of design are determined creatively

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Select photographic images.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Non digital photographic images are selected in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Photographic images are scanned using relevant software and hardware

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Digital photographic images are identified from relevant sources

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Digitised photographic images are filed and stored securely

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Create digital photographic image special effects.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Digital photographic image special effects requirements are determined against given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Relevant software applications are used to create special effects accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Special effects are tested against given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Digital photographic image special effects are applied to designs against given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Designs are filed and stored securely and in appropriate manner

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Assemble elements of digital photographic images.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Elements of digital photographic images are assembled to create design elements to given specifications creatively

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Relevant software is used to manipulate and develop designs creatively

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Digital photographic images are completed within time frames as per given specifications accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Final images are presented to decision makers for approval in appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Required amendments are applied to design accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Digital photographic images are filed and stored accurately

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Ensure quality of digital photographic images.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Quality criteria appropriate to the production requirements are determined accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Final digital photographic images and designs are tested against quality criteria

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Changes to digital photographic images and designs are applied where images do not comply with quality criteria in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Digital photographic images and designs are filed and stored securely and in an appropriate manner

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programmes that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Credited learners understand and can explain:

Requirements of given specifications

Effective communication techniques, including presentation skills, active listening, questioning and non-verbal communication

Requirements for working in a team

Planning processes, including mapping and sequencing of events, controlling required resources and planning for contingencies

Quality control criteria

Technical feasibility processes

The computer industry and new available software and hardware.

Work related/industry specific trends and developments.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions in designing digital photographic images.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when selecting photographic images for design purposes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when designing digital photographic images.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when selecting photographic images for design purposes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when presenting designs to decision makers.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when designing digital photographic images.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation when working in the digital design environment.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49121	National Certificate: Interactive Media	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Fundamental	57607	National Certificate: 3D Animation and Visual Effects	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS
Elective	58978	National Certificate: Journalism	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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2.	Frayintermedia Cc
3.	HILLCROSS BUSINESS SCHOOL (PTY
4.	Jeppe College of Commerce and
5.	MBOWA COLLEGE PTY LTD
6.	Mpande Technologies cc
7.	Musengavhadzimu Media
8.	Posh Multimedia
9.	Pretoria Technical College
10.	QUARPHIX (PTY) LTD
11.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
12.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd
13.	Together Lifestyle Resort Pty Ltd
14.	TSP COLLEGE
15.	Varsity Institute of Science & Technology (Pty)Ltd
16.	VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING
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