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Develop story and content in digital games
Develop story and content in digital games
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM424
ICTGAM424
State Code
OBU76
OBU76
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and develop storylines, write plot synopses and background stories and develop story components for interactive digital games.It applies to individuals who are game concept developers, script writers, storyboard artists, game designers, technical designers and other IT professionals working in the game development environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and develop storylines with game potential
- 1.1 Identify potential storylines in game development and applicable industry standards and regulations
- 1.2 Discuss, modify and enhance storylines with required personnel according to game environment
- 1.3 Determine applicable game genre
- 1.4 Establish and document draft storyline according to game requirements
- 1.5 Confirm storyline complies with copyright and intellectual property protection regulations
2. Write plot synopsis and background story
- 2.1 Determine and create character profiles
- 2.2 Develop environment profiles consistent with storyline
- 2.3 Develop and document background story and initial plot profile
- 2.4 Write and develop plot synopsis and options and link to specific game levels
3. Develop story components
- 3.1 Source initial concept artwork according to game environment and specifications
- 3.2 Develop level specifications and storylines
- 3.3 Initiate development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines according to organisational procedures
4. Finalise story components and obtain sign-off
- 4.1 Seek and respond to feedback on story and concept with required personnel and apply required changes
- 4.2 Finalise story concept, profiles and other specifications according to organisational procedures and game requirements
- 4.3 Obtain sign-off from required personnel and confirm inclusion of final story components in game design brief
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUT64 | ICTGAM405 | Write story and content for digital games | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFF9 | ICT40120 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |