Diploma of Interactive Digital Media

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the film, television, radio and digital media industries.

Job roles

Animation/visual effects designer

Information architect

Instructional designer

Interactive media developer

Interface designer.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 16

5 core units

6 Group A units

5 elective units

3 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed 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.

No more than 4 elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

Communication

add topic BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

Industry context

add topic BSBREL401A Establish networks

Management

add topic BSBPMG510A Manage projects

OHS

add topic BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace

Group A units (specialist)

Animation and digital effects

add topic CUFANM501A Create 3D digital character animation

add topic CUFANM502A Create 3D digital environments

add topic CUFANM503A Design animation and digital visual effects

Digital content and imaging

add topic CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

add topic CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

add topic CUFDIG504A Design games

add topic CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

add topic CUFDIG506A Design interaction

add topic CUFDIG507A Design digital simulations

Design

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice

add topic TAADES503B Research and design e-learning resources

add topic TAADES504B Develop and evaluate e-learning resources

Group B units

Animation and digital effects

add topic CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production

add topic CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects

add topic CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions

Audio/sound

add topic CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs

add topic CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings

add topic CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas

add topic BSBCRT403A Explore the history and social impact of creativity

add topic BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

Design

add topic BSBDES501A Implement design solutions

Digital content and imaging

add topic CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces

add topic CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces

add topic CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring

Financial management

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

add topic BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities

Human resource management

add topic BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

add topic BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness

add topic TAATAS503B Manage contracted work

ICT analysis and design

add topic ICAA5138B Determine acceptable developers for projects

ICT building and implementation

add topic ICAI5212B Implement quality assurance processes for websites

ICT documentation

add topic ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

add topic ICAD5092B Update and document operational procedures

ICT support

add topic ICAS5103B Establish and maintain client user liaison during support activity

add topic ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers

add topic ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users

add topic ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service

Industry context

add topic BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

add topic CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise

Innovation

add topic BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation

add topic BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment

International trade

add topic BSBINT401B Research international business opportunities

add topic BSBMKG415A Research international markets

BSBMKG513A Promote products and services to international markets

add topic BSBMKG516A Profile international markets

add topic BSBREL502A Build international business networks

Management

add topic BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

add topic BSBRSK501A Manage risk

add topic TAATAS502B Prepare a tender bid

Marketing

add topic BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

add topic BSBMKG502B Establish and adjust the marketing mix

add topic BSBMKG503A Develop a marketing communications plan

add topic BSBMKG506B Plan market research

add topic BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities

Post-production

add topic CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround

add topic CUFPOS402A Manage media assets

Production planning and management

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

Research

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Writing

add topic BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

add topic BSBWRT501A Write persuasive copy

add topic CUFWRT401A Edit texts

add topic CUFWRT402A Write extended stories

Selecting electives for different outcomes

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.

Information architect

Core units plus:

add topic CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

add topic CUFDIG507A Design interaction

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFDIG508A Design digital simulations

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

add topic CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring

add topic CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic ICAI5212B Implement quality assurance processes for websites

add topic ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

Instructional designer

Core unit plus:

add topic CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

add topic CUFDIG507A Design interaction

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

add topic CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

add topic TAADES504B Develop and evaluate e-learning resources

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring

add topic CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis.

Interactive media developer

Core unit plus:

add topic BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

add topic TAATAS502B Prepare a tender bid

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources

add topic CUFDIG508A Design digital simulations

add topic CUFDIG504A Design games

add topic BSBMGT508B Manage risk

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

add topic CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

add topic BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans.

Interface designer

Core units plus:

add topic CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces

add topic CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces

add topic CUFPPM404A Create storyboards

add topic CUFPOS402A Manage media assets

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

add topic CUFDIG502A Design web environments

add topic CUFDIG504A Design games

add topic CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

add topic CUFDIG507A Design interaction

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research.


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    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

CUFANM310A Create 3D digital models

CUFANM501A Create 3D digital character animation

CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by instructional 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

writing presentation information in a range of styles for different target audiences

communicating central ideas of a message in an informative and engaging manner

using verbal and non-verbal techniques during a presentation to sustain participant engagement

establishing rapport with clients

developing and participating in industry or community networks

interpreting and clarifying written proposals and/or creative briefs

completing workplace documentation

interpreting and applying information in user manuals for software applications

Teamwork

collaborating with colleagues to develop products or services

seeking feedback from team members and clients on work in progress

Problem-solving

finding solutions to interactivity challenges

finding solutions to content classification problems

finding ways to minimise the effect of technical constraints

troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the development of products

Initiative and enterprise

contributing creative ideas to projects

analysing, processing and classifying content

ensuring there is an intuitive and logical flow to the navigation of interactive media products

generating a range of ideas for interactive digital media products that meet the needs of target users/audiences

thinking laterally when developing ideas

maintaining design integrity

visualising and interpreting creative concepts

Planning and organising

preparing presentations

managing projects

undertaking background research

analysing and breaking down content, stories and/or scripts into discrete elements to create storyboards

managing budgets

planning the process for and managing the testing of interactive media products

Self-management

working to deadlines

providing appropriate and timely documentation

managing and marketing oneself as a freelancer

ensuring that workplace complies with OHS requirements

managing own finances

Learning

improving own skills through experimentation and practice

improving performance/product through self-reflection and revision to incorporate feedback from colleagues or clients

keeping up to date with industry developments and trends

seeking expert advice as required

Technology

creating complex designs using storyboards, maps and other diagrams to specify the architecture and navigation of interactive media products

writing and applying scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media interactions and behaviours

using a range of software applications