Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Tools and technology for creating applications for the mobile gaming device may include:
compilers
debugging software
development software
efficiency
flexible systems suitable for non-programmers
graphics
graphics system design
integrated development environments
middleware
operating systems
plug in tools
programming for game integration
rendering
sound
system architecture for real time game environments and simulations
tools for designers and play analysis.
Game physics may include:
collision
combat:
blood spots
debris
explosions
footprints
salvo
smoke and fire
sparks
water
wreckage
movement:
creaking floors
footfalls
puddle stepping
wading
wind.
Mobile game device may include:
mobile phones
personal digital assistants (PDAs)
tablets.
Artificial intelligence may include:
decisions
movement
pathfinding
reactions
simulated intelligence
situations
statistics
target selection
tests and events for reactionary behaviour.
Shaders may include:
Blinn-Phong
Cook-Torrance
Gouraud
Lambert
Oren-Nayar
Phong
Ward anisotropic.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop physics for mobile game devices
develop artificial intelligence for mobile game devices
develop shading algorithm for mobile game devices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
computer hardware, software, games engines and file storage
internet access for research purposes
copyright and intellectual property legislation
OHS legislation and enterprise policy
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
evaluation of work samples or simulated workplace activities
verbal questioning or interview concerning aspects of game document development, including:
industry standards for concept art
design and technical specification development
game testing and trialling procedures
resources required for game development
assessment of written or interactive computer-based test or quiz
setting and observing fault-finding exercises
evaluation of reports or logbooks.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.