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Produce interactive animation

Produce interactive animation

Unit of competency
National Code
ICADMT402A
State Code
D7783
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
04/11/2011
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
04/11/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create animation for a range of applications, including web pages, e-learning, simulations and advertisements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse project requirements
  • 1.1 Determine the necessary dynamic functionality of the animation to be included inside a web or other interactive document
  • 1.2 Determine the appropriate language to achieve that functionality
  • 1.3 Determine and evaluate current requirements for the specified application
2. Design animations
  • 2.1 Design the animations to enhance the page and to meet requirements
  • 2.2 Design animations to meet specifications for sound and interactive functions
  • 2.3 Design animations that will add to the overall professionalism or entertainment value of an application
3. Produce animations
  • 3.1 Produce animations for web pages and other media
  • 3.2 Research and experiment with a range of animation techniques for enhancing the user experience
  • 3.3 Produce web animations for a website which enhance the overall professionalism or entertainment value of the website
  • 3.4 Test and debug scripts against the required functionality and reiterate until correct
4. Publish animations
  • 4.1 Publish animations in acceptable format
  • 4.2 Incorporate animations into a hypertext markup language (HTML) page
  • 4.3 Complete the documentation and submit to the appropriate person for approval
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.

Web or other interactive document may include:
previously created and new HTML documents
saved HTML documents.
Animations may include:
ActionScript
Silverlight.
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:
design and create interactive animation following current industry standards
design and create interactive animation to enhance the professionalism and entertainment value of a website.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
development environment
internet access
browsers
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:
verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge regarding:
animation techniques
terminology
methods
evaluation of the effectiveness of a candidate’s design and creativeness of the animation in advertisements and website enhancements
review of the candidate’s research report of web technology trends, explaining the methods and attributes used and how the animation created enhances the website and entices buyers to click on advertisements.
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
AUT74 ICTDMT402 Produce interactive animation Unit of competency