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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Clarify work requirements
   • Clarify requirements and purpose for 3D digital models with reference to production documents
   • Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production schedule deadlines are met
   • Clarify with relevant personnel the modelling technique that suits production requirements
   • Discuss and select digital modelling software with relevant personnel that suits production delivery platform and modelling techniques
   • Gather and analyse reference materials to help visualise 3D models
2. Develop 3D digital models
   • Use software features and apply modelling principles to block out models based on reference materials
   • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time
   • Use software features and geometry to shape models and apply various effects as required
   • Check that models’ topology allows appropriate deformation as required
3. Refine and check integrity of models progressively until they meet design requirements
   • Confirm with relevant personnel that models have not infringed copyright
   • Test models to identify faults, and modify as required
   • Demonstrate models to relevant personnel for feedback, and make adjustments as required
4. Finalise 3D digital models
   • Review 3D models to ensure creative solutions meet design specifications
   • Discuss and confirm with relevant personnel additional requirements or modifications to 3D models and undertake necessary amendments
   • Render and output models in appropriate format and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines
   • Make back-up copies of files, and save and store 3D models using standard naming conventions

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

create 3D digital models that meet design requirements and production deadlines

collaborate with others to clarify requirements, discuss techniques, select modelling software and review models

use 3D modelling software proficiently to build models and apply various modelling effects

correctly store 3D models in appropriate file formats using industry naming conventions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the stages in the production process from initial design through to finished product

outline basic modelling principles used to build 3D digital models

explain how geometry is used to create scale, form, weight and volume in 3D models

describe the concept of integrity as it applies to 3D modelling

explain the relationship between topology and deformation

describe the process of rendering as it applies to 3D modelling

outline intellectual property considerations if using images from external sources

outline work health and safety standards as they apply to using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time.

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