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Elements and Performance Criteria

Determine model creation requirements
- Analyse design requirements and production documentation
- Select 3-D modelling software tools that best suit the type of production for which 3-D digital models are being created
Create 3-D digital models using a variety of modelling techniques
Combine 3-D models to create a scene
- Combine 3-D models to create a scene based on design requirements
- Submit models to relevant personnel for comment on whether production requirements have been met and make final adjustments if required
Render 3-D digital models using appropriate render engine
Back up work
- Make backup copies of files
- Complete workplace documentation according to predetermined procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to

interpret briefs work instructions and technical and conceptual information

analyse documentation and images to inform implementation of game specifications

communication skills to

check and confirm design requirements

collect interpret and communicate in visual and written forms effectively for various audiences including engineers and artists

communicate clearly using speech and text

communicate complex designs in a structured format drawn from industry standards styles and techniques

communicate technical requirements related to graphics requirements to supervisors and other team members

provide practical advice support and feedback to colleagues and management

translate design requirements into specifications

initiative and enterprise skills to exercise a high level of creative ingenuity in D design and innovation

literacy and numeracy skills to develop D design and technical design documents

planning and organisational skills to

refer decisions to a higher project authority for review and endorsement

balance talent experience and budget

delegate tasks and responsibility appropriately

establish clear roles and goals to achieve required game development outcomes

meet project deadlines

organise equipment and resources to achieve required outcomes

organise own time to meet milestones

problemsolving skills to recognise and address potential quality issues and problems at design development stage

technical skills to

use correct file formats and archiving procedures

resolve basic hardware software and other technical issues associated with game production

use reference material

use storyboard and script production

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of D software interfaces

anatomy and physical movement

budgeting and scheduling considerations for game design

capabilities and constraints of game engines

client communication

computer game development including specific terminology

current gameplay hardware and software products

environmental impact and sustainability considerations

graph curve editor

human resources required in the process of creating a game and their respective skills and technology requirements

OHS requirements for

electrical safety

physical attributes to create effects such as weight and anticipation

risk and critical path management

scheduling production components

shading and texturing

techniques for applying concept development skills

techniques for applying concept visualisation skills

time management

transfer methodology eg rotoscope hand key and motion capture

Evidence Required

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 ability to

create and combine D components to build a scene

produce final render of the scene

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

computer hardware software games engines and file storage

copyright and intellectual property legislation

OHS legislation and enterprise policy

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs

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

review of the nominated techniques applied to selectedsubject matter

review of the nominated techniques applied to selectedsubject matter

direct observation of the candidate using D modelling software

review of work activities that show research and reference sourcing to gain best modelling effect

review of written and verbal reports or documentation showing modelling plan

evaluation of portfolios of evidence

evaluation of D scene render

Guidance information for assessment

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the communication skill level language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Indigenous people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may need additional support

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Production documentation may include:	animatics concept art storyboard technical specifications.
3-D modelling software tools may include:	3ds Max Blender Cinema 4D Houdini Lightwave Maya Modo XSI ZBrush.
3-D digital models may include:	any 3-D composite models within the used 3-D software space.
Modelling techniques may include:	Array Boolean Cloning Connect object Extrude Instance Lathe Loft NURB Sweep Symmetry.
Progressively refine may include:	achieving required object topology.
Integrity may include:	combine scale of models relative to other components in final required shape transform.
Personnel may include:	animators concept artists game-play designers graphic designers instructional designers modellers motion capture technicians other specialist staff other technical staff producers programmers project manager sound engineers team members technical director writers.
Requirements may include:	assets for integration collaboration with other team members creative expectations design specifications output format technical specifications time lines.