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

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

technical skills sufficient to

write and apply scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media and behaviours

efficiently use a computer including keyboard shortcuts

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance as required

Required knowledge

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

issues and challenges that arise in developing interactive media products

file formats of digital media assets and basic optimisation techniques

Document Object Model DOM and Object Oriented Programming OOP

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

ability to write code to meet functional requirements

correct and appropriate integration of scripting language into the process of authoring interactive media products

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

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

appropriate authoring environments

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 for which the candidate has written and integrated code

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFDIGA Author interactive media

CUFDIG401A Author interactive media.

Design specifications may include:

Scripting languages may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Authoring environment may include:

Scripted elements may include: