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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Design a production cycle for a multimedia product
   • Management components of the production cycle are identified and coordinated to achieve a defined outcome
   • Concepts for multimedia integration are posited and their sequence planned
   • Prototype sequences are designed and tested according to job specifications
   • Multimedia production is undertaken that conforms to product specifications
   • The final product is tested for conformance to specifications and released to client
2. Define the attributes of interactive multimedia products
   • The attributes of hypermedia are defined and incorporated into a given production
   • The attributes of hypertext are defined and incorporated into a given production
   • Linear and interactive information structures are distinguished and incorporated into a given production
3. Manage research
   • Client specifications are researched and checked with client to deliver the desired outcome
   • Files, documents, images and footage relevant to project requirements are sourced and their functions documented and sequenced
   • Liaison with clients is undertaken, records of interviews kept, and specifications monitored within the management of the project to achieve the required outcomes
   • Files, documents, images and footage relevant to specific projects are filed for future reference with regard for client confidentiality
4. Manage the multimedia process
   • The order of process procedure is determined and documented to deliver the desired outcome
   • Costs are determined, checked with client, and documented to deliver the desired outcome
   • Quality outcomes are determined and documented and a quality system is established to monitor the quality of the product
   • The product outcome is produced fit for the purpose
   • The product is tested against specifications prior to client release
   • Endorsement of the product by the client is gained to ensure specifications have been fulfilled

Required Skills

Required Knowledge and Skills

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit Multimedia production cycle What are the management components of the production cycle What considerations are involved in multimedia integration What is involved in designing and testing prototype sequences What is involved in multimedia product testing Interactive multimedia product attributes What are the attributes of hypermedia What are the attributes of hypertext What is the difference between linear and interactive information structures The multimedia production process What are the quality considerations of multimedia production Managing research How are files documents images and footage relevant to project requirements sourced What steps are necessary to ensure good liaison with clients

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started Communication of ideas and information by liaising with clients Collecting analysing and organising information by researching client specifications Planning and organising activities by identifying the production cycle Teamwork when liaising with clients Mathematical ideas and techniques by maintaining costs within budget Problemsolving skills by testing product to ensure it meets specifications Use of technology by working on a multimedia product

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Knowledge and Skills the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the following is essential Establish monitor and evaluate a production cycle including the project management of all technical aspects of the project Demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources Produce a portfolio covering a period of THREE months information on the management of TWO multimedia projects that demonstrates establishing monitoring and evaluating a production cycle including using attributes of specific multimedia interactivity The portfolio should include material that covers defined components of a production cycle concepts for multimedia integration prototype sequences and attributes product testing and quality considerations Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity
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 third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

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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. Italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Degree of autonomy	Managing multimedia production is undertaken in the workplace working independently and being able to cope with contingencies
Types of systems	Multimedia systems used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work

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