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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Produce and present final photographic images 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
336134  Produce and present final photographic images 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Visual Arts 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Visual Arts 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  12 
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 
Purpose:

The purpose of the learning is to enable a learner to be able to produce and present photographic images in either an analogue or a digital photographic environment.

This Unit Standard contributes to the competence of those learners who want to pursue a career in the Photographic and/or Design sector, and contribute to greater levels of production and quality in this sector. The Unit Standard encompasses image development processes and a variety of presentation techniques of photographic rendered images.

Credited learners are capable of:
  • Selecting suitable process for output according to brief criteria.
  • Processing images for a chosen output media or application.
  • Rendering photographic image outputs according to specified criteria.
  • Presenting and storing final photographic images according to identified criteria of the photographic brief. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Iis assumed that learners are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematic Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Scientific measurements and description of colours, resolution, and light at NQF level 2.
  • Produce a presentation using basic functions at NQF Level 2.
  • Culture and Arts at NQF Level 1. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select a suitable process for output according to brief criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Output criteria of brief and image suitability are determined to establish the suitable display process according to the brief. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Display process and output may refer to digital or analogue printing and projected and displayed presentation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The specified output process is analysed and researched in a manner that results in the optimal desired outcome. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Production criteria considerations are taken into acount according to brief output criteria. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Production criteria may refer to timeframe, costing, logistical requirements and material and equipment needs.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Suitable images are prepared and made ready for the specified output process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Process images for a chosen output media or application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Required equipment and materials are prepared and made ready for specified output process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Recorded images are processed according to the photographic brief output and format requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Process may refer to analogue or digital process.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Photographic processes are conducted in accordance with applicable health and safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Photographic outputs are saved and stored according to accepted industry standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Render photographic image outputs according to specified criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Selected images are analysed for specified rendering methodology as outlined in brief. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Analysed images are edited as per brief specifications. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Edit may refer to enhancing, adjust, cropping and size in an analogue and digital environment.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Images are rendered according to the outcomes specified in brief. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Rendered images are produced to ensure permanence. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Present and store final photographic image according to identified criteria of a photographic brief. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A suitable display format is selected and investigated within brief parameters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Suitable environments according to the brief are selected for display of final images. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Environments may refer to location, viewers/audience, publication, media, legal and ethical consideration.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Rendered images are displayed in such a manner to achieve desired impact and criteria of the photographic brief. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Display may refer to framing, mounting techniques, projections, billboards, lamination, exhibited and backlit.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Critique and appraisals are gathered and assimilated to improve presentation of images. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Final output images and documentation are stored and managed to ensure permanence. 


    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 programs 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. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Credited learners understand and can explain:
  • Suitable communication methods to communicate the producing and presentation of photographic images.
  • Housekeeping and Safety procedures within the context of producing and presentation of photographic images.
  • Colour management within the context of producing photographic images.
  • Applicable darkroom theories and techniques for development of photographic images.
  • Photographic workflow processes within the production of digital photographic images.
  • Digital imaging procedures to produce photographic images in a digital processing environment.
  • Applicable software application for digital production environment.
  • Digital printing technology processes within the production of digital photographic images.
  • Relevant mounting and framing techniques for presenting photographic images.
  • Recording, organizing and filing of documents and information.
  • Relevant measuring, scientific and chemical procedures when producing and presenting photographic images. 
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    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 when producing photographic images. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community when producing and presenting photographic images. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when planning photographic processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information during selecting photographic processes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when presenting photographic images. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when producing 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 planning and presenting photographic images. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    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  73298   Further Education and Training Certificate: Photography  Level 4  NQF Level 04  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.
     
    1. VSS College (Pty) LTD 
    2. VUTHLARI MARKETING CONSULTING 


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