Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

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

technical skills sufficient to

correctly interpret design briefs and design and technical specifications

proficiently use appropriate authoring and graphics software

seamlessly integrate and optimise a range of media assets to highest levels of technical performance

create and apply style sheets templates or themes to conform with WCAccessibility standards as they apply to clientside technology

manage files and directories using standard naming conventions and version control protocols

initiative and flexibility in the context of troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the authoring process

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

Required knowledge

scope and applicability of industrystandard authoring software

technical requirements for integrating digital content for use on a range of delivery platforms including

animation

graphics

text

video

audio

usercentred design principles

design principles of layout and composition

industry knowledge including

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

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

sound knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms

markup and scripting languages as they apply to relevant authoring software

WC Accessibility standards

purpose and process of validation and the role of interoperability standards

issues and challenges that arise in developing interactive media products

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

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 an integrated and fully functional interactive media product that

conforms to design specifications

meets WC Accessibility standards

demonstrates creativity in design solutions

collaborative approach to work

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 at least two interactive products authored by the candidate

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of the processes followed to develop an interactive product and the respective roles and responsibilities of team members

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFDIGA Apply scripting language in authoring

CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring

ICAUB Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

ICAU4207B Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites.

Design specifications may include:

Productions may include:

Media assets may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Industry-standard authoring software may include:

Delivery platform may include:

Markup and scripting languages may include:

Output file formats may include: