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Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games

Apply simple textures and shading to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM305
State Code
ODT35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and select simple textures and shaders to be applied to three-dimensional (3D) models for digital games. It includes designing, sourcing and configuring simple textures and shaders according to model requirements.The unit applies to individuals who may work in roles such as digital media developers and content designers, who support the development and refinement stages of basic digital games.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to apply simple textures and shading to 3D models
  • 1.1 Confirm work brief and tasks according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Identify design and technical constraints in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.3 Identify game engine, software and hardware according to work brief
  • 1.4 Analyse media and file formats for digital imagery, texture production and manipulation
  • 1.5 Document and sequence digital texturing activities in production
  • 1.6 Document production pipeline according to work brief
2. Use shaders and textures
  • 2.1 Identify underlying surface characteristics of 3D digital models for gaming to be textured and shaded according to work brief
  • 2.2 Identify shaders and textures with surface characteristics, where required
  • 2.3 Confirm texture libraries with required personnel and identify suitable textures
  • 2.5 Select shaders and textures suitable for the game engine according to work brief
  • 2.6 Confirm that selected shaders and textures are consistent with design requirements in work brief
3. Assign shader attributes to 3D models
  • 3.1 Identify and select shader attributes according to work brief
  • 3.2 Confirm lighting and rendering requirements in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.3 Use design methods and techniques to achieve shading outcomes according to work brief
4. Acquire textures and shaders
  • 4.1 Identify required resolution for textures according to work brief
  • 4.2 Source textures and shaders from available online libraries according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Confirm that resolution of acquired textures and shaders meets design requirements
5. Design application process and methods
  • 5.1 Identify and assess nature of surface topology and determine suitable 3D projections
  • 5.2 Simulate natural patterns
  • 5.3 Determine texture-mapping process according to work brief
  • 5.4 Confirm projection-mapping method according to work brief
  • 5.5 Adjust parameters to achieve desired effects according to organisational policies and procedures
6. Apply textures
  • 6.1 Use textures for model according to texture-mapping process
  • 6.2 Layer model textures and apply lighting
  • 6.3 Test reaction of textures and adjust, where required
  • 6.4 Complete test renders in consultation with required personnel
7. Finalise 3D models
  • 7.1 Present test renders to required personnel for approval
  • 7.2 Make adjustments consistent with feedback from required personnel
  • 7.3 Save and archive files in agreed formats and repository
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State Code National Code Title Type
AUT62 ICTGAM302 Design and apply simple textures to digital art Unit of competency