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Manage interactive media production

Manage interactive media production

Unit of competency
National Code
ICAGAM504A
State Code
D7809
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/11/2011
Field of Education
100799 - Communication And Media Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/11/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage interactive media or game production.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Attend to placement of staff for a digital media production
  • 1.1 Undertake work placement of production team
  • 1.2 Ensure punctuality and appropriate dress
  • 1.3 Observe and describe workplace culture and corporate image
2. Monitor workplace structure and staff responsibilities
  • 2.1 Identify duties carried out by the various personnel
  • 2.2 Observe lines of reporting and communication
  • 2.3 Determine responsibilities of own area or department
3. Identify appropriate behaviours and attitude
  • 3.1 Apply communication skills to interact effectively with other staff and clients
  • 3.2 Demonstrate behaviour that reflects the organisational culture
4. Carry out tasks within the range or context specified for the workplace
  • 4.1 Complete set tasks according to instructions and deadlines
  • 4.2 Discuss any problems or concerns with assigned work with supervisor or mentor
5. Report on workplace experience
  • 5.1 Maintain a log book recording daily activities
  • 5.2 Complete a short report of the work experience
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.

Workplace culture may include:
ability to influence
achievement orientation
collectivism
comfort with ambiguity
individualism
space orientation
time orientation.
Various personnel may include:
animator
assistant producer
audio designer
composer
dead-environment designer
designer
director
editor
effects artist
environment designer
lead animator
lead artist
lead audio
lead designer
modeller
producer
production manager
project coordinator
project manager
systems support
texturer
VFX supervisor
writer.
Communication may include:
electronic
forms
hierarchy
pin up board
post-it notes
reports
taking messages
telephone use
verbal
whiteboards
written.
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:
adapt behaviour to the workplace culture
understand a company structure and lines of reporting
maintain responsibilities and time management of completing assigned tasks in a real production environment
maintain production scheduling and management
understand the pipeline
demonstrate communication and listening skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
workplace where interactive media production may be carried out
organisational guidelines and policies
personnel
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:
direct observation of the learner at the workplace
review of written or verbal reports or journals
review of portfolios of work completed at host organisation
discussion with representative of host organisation
review of production schedule.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUT79 ICTGAM504 Manage interactive media production Unit of competency