Record of Learner Achievement

Unit: / Print Production L2 CV10
Ofqual Unit Reference Number: / J/600/6511
Unit Review Date: / 31/12/2016
LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA / EVIDENCE LOCATION
The learner will: / The learner can:
1.Know about print production technologies and techniques / 1.1.Outline print production technologies and techniques employed in the industry
2.Be able to develop ideas for printed material / 2.1.Present an idea for printed material which uses an appropriate technology
3.Be able to create print products / 3.1.Use print technology and techniques to create a print product that partially realises intentions
4.Be able to review own print production work / 4.1.Review strengths and weaknesses of own print production work

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcome 1

Print production technologies and techniques:

Techniques and technologies: hand, e.g. etching, linocut, screen print, woodcut, lithography; mechanical, e.g. letterpress, gravure, screen process; digital, eg photocopying, laser printing, inkjet, desktop publishing (DTP).

Advantages and disadvantages: skills and knowledge required; costs; speed; aesthetic considerations; technical considerations.

Learning Outcome 2

Develop ideas for printed material:

Ideas generation: methods, e.g. brainstorming, group discussion, past and current commercial practice; technology, e.g. hand, mechanical, digital; requirements, e.g. client’s needs, technical restrictions, costs, audience or market.

Design originations: ideas sheets; thumbnails; concept drawings; rough drafts.

Considerations: costs; available resources; quantity; legal and ethical issues.

Learning Outcome 3

Create print products:

Production: technology, e.g. hand, mechanical, digital; proofs; final versions; production management.

Products: e.g. newspapers, magazines, posters, leaflets, flyers, booklets, labels, packaging.

Learning Outcome 4

Review own print production work:

Finished product: compared with original intentions; technical qualities; aesthetic qualities; suitability for audience or market.

Production process: production management; technical skills; creative development.

Sources of information: self-evaluation; production logs; comments from others, e.g. audience, peers, tutors, client.

Evidence Requirements

Evidence of practical ability must be demonstrated.

Final Tutor Feedback (Strengths and Areas for Improvement):

Learner Submission Disclaimer

I declare that this is an original piece of work and that all of the work is my own unless referenced.

Assessor Disclaimer

I confirm that this learner’s work fully meets all the assessment criteria listed above at the correct leveland that any specified evidence requirements have been addressed.

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