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Manage multimedia projects

Manage multimedia projects

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPMM582B
State Code
D0368
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/07/2005
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2007
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
30/11/2007
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage multimedia projects.This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage multimedia projects.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop a project plan
  • 1.1 The elements of the project plan are identified according to the principles of project management
  • 1.2 Planning tools are identified for application to the project
  • 1.3 Time and budget factors are identified and incorporated into the plan
2 Manage resources and time
  • 2.1 Hardware resources relevant to specific multimedia tasks are identified, evaluated and incorporated to achieve the required outcome
  • 2.2 Time management is integrated into project planning and monitoring
  • 2.3 Human resources are incorporated and supported within the project framework to achieve the required outcome
  • 2.4 Teamwork elements are identified and developed to achieve the required outcome
3 Identify legal issues
  • 3.1 Copyright principles and conventions relevant to digital data are identified and legal precedents noted
  • 3.2 The copyright issues relating to multimedia authoring, digital imaging and digital sound are explained and strategies are devised to account for relevant contingencies
  • 3.3 Copyright ownership of multimedia authoring, digital imaging and digital sound is established prior to commencing a brief and relevant documentation verified
  • 3.4 Applications of law with reference to multimedia product warranties, software licences, consultants, sponsors and distribution are determined appropriate for the job to be undertaken and relevant to the industry sector
4 Manage research
  • 4.1 Files, documents, images and footage relevant to project requirements are sourced and their functions documented and sequenced
  • 4.2 Liaison with clients is undertaken, records of interviews kept, and specifications monitored within the management of the project to achieve the required outcomes
  • 4.3 Files, documents, images and footage relevant to specific projects are filed for future reference with regard for client confidentiality
5 Determine and manage multimedia budgets
  • 5.1 Estimation models of costs are identified and applied to a range of multimedia products
  • 5.2 Budget plans are established and checked against estimations to deliver accurate costings
  • 5.3 Tendering processes and costs are determined and implemented to deliver the required outcome within designated time frames and costs
  • 5.4 Project costs are determined, documented and monitored continuously to comply with business commitments and legal obligations
  • 5.5 Business transactions are undertaken ethically and according to law
  • 5.6 Multimedia project budget estimates and expenditure are contrasted and documented to assist in future business dealings
6 Manage project outcomes
  • 6.1 Multimedia inputs are combined to form a definitive master
  • 6.2 The master product is duplicated and distributed according to client specifications
  • 6.3 The project outcomes are refined to meet quality standards
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Degree of autonomy
Managing multimedia projects is undertaken in the workplace working independently and being able to cope with contingencies

Types of systems
Multimedia systems used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Knowledge and Skills, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
Manage a multimedia project including establishing, monitoring and evaluating a production cycle and using attributes of specific multimedia interactivity
Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
Produce a portfolio that demonstrates multimedia project management including establishing, monitoring and evaluating a production cycle and using attributes of specific multimedia interactivity over TWO different completed projects. The portfolio should include material that covers planning tools, time and budget factors, resource management, time management, human resources, teamwork, research management and a multimedia master
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.


Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8468 ICPMM582A Manage multimedia projects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D3106 ICPMM582C Manage multimedia projects Unit of competency