CUF40207 - Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media
Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the digital content industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Animator
Digital artist
Interactive media author
Media asset producer
Web designer.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13
3 core units
5 Group A units
5 elective units
3 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.
The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
Creative thinking
BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Industry context
CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries
OHS
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Pre-requisite Units
Code and title
Pre-requisite units required
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by web designers based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
developing and maintaining business networks
interpreting and completing workplace documentation
interpreting design briefs, and design and technical specifications
negotiating solutions between groups and individuals
presenting work in progress to team members for discussion and feedback
presenting information in a variety of formats to a range of audiences and responding to questions
providing verbal and written briefings to team members
writing content in a style appropriate to target audiences/users
Teamwork
negotiating and consulting with team members and stakeholders
providing advice and support to team members
responding constructively to feedback received from team members
working collaboratively as a member of a production team, including providing leadership
Problem-solving
anticipating and resolving problems with a media asset management system
identifying potential problems that may arise in projects and addressing them
troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the authoring process
Initiative and enterprise
developing innovative approaches to the implementation of strategies to improve team effectiveness
evaluating business promotional strategies
generating feasible ideas for user interface designs that meet specifications
Planning and organising
establishing systematic procedures for managing content
organising information logically in line with its intended purpose
planning and managing projects
planning and producing storyboards
Self-management
managing a range of tasks concurrently
managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results
observing OHS procedures in the workplace
prioritising work tasks
seeking expert assistance when problems arise
sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion
working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Learning
determining lessons learnt from projects to apply to future projects
improving performance/product through self-reflection and redrafting after feedback
keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
Technology
integrating and optimising a range of media assets to highest levels of technical performance
using graphics and authoring software applications
using word processing packages, spreadsheets and project management software and tools
writing and applying scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media interactions and behaviours
