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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Digitally render 3-D models of small-scale building design project to photo-realistic quality.
  2. Digitally animate 3-D models.
  3. Present rendered animations of 3-D models to clients.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Material finishesmust include:

carpet

concrete

fabric

masonry

paint

steel

stones

tile

timber.

Animation requirementsmust include:

image sizes

number of frames

sequencing of animations

types of animations to be generated.

Lighting levels and sequencesmust include:

daylight and artificial light timing sequences

light switching pattern

lighting levels of light sources

time transitions.

Animation presentation parameters must include:

compression

credits

frames per second

length

logo

rendering

title.


Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also produce rendered animations for digital three-dimensional (3-D) models that meet client expectations and workplace requirements for three different projects, consisting of:

one Class 1 residential building of three storeys

one residential extension of at least 50 square metres

one of the following non-residential projects, which must be of a maximum area of 2000 square metres:

incorporating Classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a

incorporating Classes 3 and 9c

incorporating Classes 7b and 8.

In doing the above, the person must:

create storyboards

use information technology and 3-D modelling, rendering and animation software

present animations of a range of building designs to clients, including:

explaining design using terms suitable for clients’ understanding

encouraging and responding to questions and feedback.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

architectural styles and terminology that apply to the projects specified in the performance evidence

types of contextual and site constraints to be reflected in animations

conventional and sustainable construction materials and methods, including their application, behaviour, characteristics, performance and interactions with other materials

design drawing and representation methods

digital file management procedures

functions and operation of 3-D modelling rendering and animation software programs

hazards of site, materials, construction practices and building use over its life cycle

legislation, codes and standards that apply to sustainable design requirements for small-scale building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including the work health and safety (WHS) duties of designers

organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to animation process

principles of design, including sustainable design

scientific and social principles of human interactions with the built environment.