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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Explain and utilize computer software applicable to art direction

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117690	Explain and utilize computer software applicable to art direction
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Marketing
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	14
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2005-10-12	2008-10-12	SAQA 0362/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-10-12		2012-10-12

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

Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to list and describe the available software packages used for art direction as well being able to use the packages in art direction. Learners are also able to describe data storage systems as well as demonstrate how to use these systems by managing their computer files to ensure safe keeping and recording of work

The qualifying learners are capable of:

Describing computer software used for art direction

Using computer software applicable in art direction

Demonstrating an understanding of computer data storage systems

Managing computer files

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competency against the unit standards in the qualification, National Diploma in Visual Communications - Art Direction at NQF Level 5 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Components of a personal computer will include but is not limited to; central processing unit (CPU), keyboard, mouse, monitor/visual display unit, 3,5" stiffy drive, CD Rom, tape-streamer, hard drive, scanner, printer, plotter, network server, file server, tablet, maths co-processor, speakers

Storage disks will include but are not limited to; 35" Floppy, CD Rom and tape streamer

Software will include but is not limited to; Freehand, Adobe Photoshop, Quark X Press, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Flash and Adobe Acrobat

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Describe computer software used for art direction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of system software and application software is identified and described in terms of their relationship.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The purpose of common applications are identified in terms of the material produced.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Using computer software applications in art direction.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

A menu driven programme is opened, installed, run and closed in line with system requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Configure software to set parameters.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Configure workstation in order to customise software programmes to link to available peripherals in line with company system operating parameters.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Demonstrate an understanding of computer data storage systems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The purpose of memory and disk storage is identified and explained in line with system/programme requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Storage functionality and type of stage technology is identified and explained in line with system/programme requirements.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Manage computer files.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Directories and sub-directories are created, located and contents displayed to enable file management in line with system/programme parameters.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Files are located, copied, renamed, displayed, moved to a different directory and deleted in line with system/programme parameters.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Files are backed up to different storage facility or disk drive to facilitate file management in accordance with company back up procedures and time frames.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Storage disks are handled, maintained and stored according to company requirements.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA

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

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

Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

An understanding of personal computer hardware, software and peripherals

Knowledge of basic computer handling and maintenance techniques

Knowledge of computer data storage methods and techniques

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems pertaining to the operational issues when working with computers and art direction.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise oneself and one's activities to ensure computer hardware and software are available for use to assist with art direction.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information, which will enable the effective understanding and use of computers to enhance art direction.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology as part of the learning process to ensure art direction is of the highest world class standard.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Understand the world as a set of related systems in that one error in a computer can lead to further data and operational problems when performing art direction.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

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
Elective	49603	Bachelor of Visual Communications	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CHE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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