Categories 1 to 13

1. Excellence in execution of print quality - technical expertise and print quality (relevant to the application)

   • Image definition, precision (registration) and sharpness (0-20 points)

   • Colour appearance (0-20 points)
     

2. Appropriate use of techniques, design, media, creativity for the application (choice of print and techniques to meet the objectives of the project)

   • Job complexity (0-30 points)

   • Product use (0-10 points)

   • Creativity, Aesthetical aspect (0-10 points)
     

3. Demonstration of new or novel combinations of print technologies or material uses and finishes.

   • Inovation (0-10 points)

Total of 100 points

Category 14 - Young Star

A Vocational trainee needs their manager to detail how the entrant has performed against the following tasks:

1. Teamwork (0-20 points)
2. Technical understanding relating to the job specification(0-20 points)
3. Ability to meet identified quality requirements (0-20 points)
4. Initiative (0-20 points)
5. Efficiency (0-20 points)

Total 100 points

A Student studying design for screen and digital printing needs their tutor to detail how the entrant has performed against the following tasks:

1. Creative use of printing technique (0-20 points)

2. Understanding of technical limitations of the process (0-20 points)

3. General design skills – articulate expression typographically and with photography and illustration (0-20 points)

4. Knowledge of colour management (0-20 points)

5. Efficiency (0-20 points)

Total 100 points

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