Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions and design specifications

interpret and apply information in user manuals for software applications

ability to work as a member of a production team both independently on assignment and under direction

technical skills sufficient to

use appropriate authoring software to proficiently author the sequences applying style sheets templates or themes

integrate media assets for specific bandwidths

manage files and create appropriate directories

efficiently use a computer including keyboard shortcuts

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members eg designers content creators information architects programmers and coders

basic understanding of the relationship between technical and creative aspects and requirements of interactive media projects

basic knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms

file formats of digital media assets and basic optimisation techniques

HTML

WC Accessibility standards relevant to text and images

basic visual design principles as listed in the range statement

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

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 following is essential

development of several discrete interactive media sequences that function as planned and demonstrate an understanding of basic visual design principles

accuracy and attention to detail in the process of developing interactive media sequences

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access toa range of resources equipment and current industrystandard software as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of interactive sequences authored by the candidate

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of file formats and delivery platforms

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFDIGA Create visual design components

CUFDIG304A Create visual design components.

Authoring software may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Delivery platforms may include:

Design specifications may include:

Projects may include:

Visual design principles may include:

Interactive media components may include:

Media assets may include:

File formats may include: