Categories 1 to 13
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)
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)
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:
Creative use of printing technique (0-20 points)
Understanding of technical limitations of the process (0-20 points)
General design skills – articulate expression typographically and with photography and illustration (0-20 points)
Knowledge of colour management (0-20 points)
Efficiency (0-20 points)
Total 100 points
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