Elements and Performance Criteria

Types of testing may be:

concept

prototyping

peer review

usability testing

platform testing

field trials

aggressive testing

navigation

graphics

visual impact

any other problems

Detecting faults may include:

check of data

check of data sequence

all navigation pathways explored

all interactivity works

user records faithful and accurate

works on chosen platform

Testing strategy may be determined by:

complexity of the project

time available

money available

project specifications

Record of test results may include:

description of fault

priority code

relevant comment

remedial action taken

retest result

date, tester's details

A multimedia product may include or be included in:
aspects or sections of film/video production:
feature
documentary
short film and/or video
animations
commercials
live or pre-recorded performances
music video
television production of any type (music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)
live or pre-recorded television productions
educational product
game
promotional product
information product
training product
e-commence
a range of others

Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
types of testing that may be used for multimedia products
planning skills and the ability to communicate technical information
stages at which testing should be done
reasons for testing

Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUFMEM06A Design a multimedia product
CUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interface
CUFMEM11A Design the navigation for a multimedia product
CUSADM06A Develop and implement an operational plan

Critical aspects of evidence
Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed.
Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
development of a testing strategy
the ability to analyse test results
use of results to deal with problems and faults detected during testing

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing ad realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrates the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of resources and equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the multimedia industry.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(3)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(3)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(3)