Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and utilising basic multimedia briefs either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. The qualification has a small suite of core units with the opportunity for inclusion of 70 per cent of the qualification as electives selected from 7 'natural clusters' of units and beyond, thus providing exceptional flexibility for individuals and enterprises.

The Electives Clusters in the qualification are designed to provide a degree of guidance to individuals who may wish to develop deeper skills in particular fields within the multimedia industry, however the choice of electives is not confined to a single cluster. The 7 Electives Clusters are:

Design

Animation

Games Development

Website

Multimedia Development

Digital and Video

IT

Complementary, 'non-ICT' qualifications can be found in several other Training Packages including:

CUF07 Screen and Media

ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts

CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design

BSB07 Business Services

Job Roles

Depending on the cluster selected, a person could work in a number of areas in the broad ICT and multimedia industries.

Possible job titles include:

2D/3D Artist

3D Animator

3D Artist/Modeller

Animator

Audio/Video Engineer

Designer

Digital Media Specialist

Game Development Producer

Games Developer

Graphic/Media Designer

Interaction Media Developer

Media/Instructional Designer

Multimedia Author

Multimedia Authoring Specialist

Multimedia Designer

Multimedia Developer

Multimedia Developer/Engineer

Multimedia Development Technician

Multimedia Producer

Multimedia Programmer

Multimedia Specialist Producer

PC Games Programmer

PS2 Lead Programmer

Software Engineer Games

Software Support Engineer

Streaming Media Specialist

UnrealEd Level Designer

Virtual Reality Specialist

Web Designer

Xbox Programmer

Qualification Structure

To attain the ICA40805 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) 19 units must be achieved:

6 core units; plus

13 elective units

Achieve 6 Core Units

Core

BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning

CUFGEN01A Develop and apply industry knowledge

CUFDIG401A Author interactive media

CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements

ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Achieve 9 Elective Units from any of the ICA40805 Electives Clusters below

Note 1:The grouping of units into these clusters is for guidance only. It is not a requirement of this qualification that a complete cluster be completed.

Note 2:People intending to complete other Certificate IVs in IT or proceed to a Diploma of IT qualification are encouraged to complete the IT cluster of units.

Electives Clusters

Design

CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images

CUFDIG502A Design web environments

CUFMEM07A Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product

CUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interface

ICPPP311B Develop a detailed design concept

Animation

CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animation

CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animation

CUFIMA05A Create 3D digital models and images

Games Development

CUFDIG504A Design games

ICAA4058B Apply skills in object-oriented design

ICAB4075B Use a library or pre-existing components

ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

ICAB4224B Apply mathematical techniques for software development

ICAB4225B Automate processes

ICAT4242B Perform unit test for a class

ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

Website

ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification

ICAB4137B Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages

ICAB4169B Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website

ICAI4189B Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards

ICAT4183B Confirm accessibility of website design for people with special needs

CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content

Multimedia Development

CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

CUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interface

CUFDIG505A Design information architecture

CUFWRT601A Write scripts

ICPKN315B Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector

Digital and Video

CUFCAM01A Set up and operate a basic video camera

CUFCAM03A Compose camera shots and operate a camera

CUFMEM13A Incorporate, design and edit digital video

ICPMM321B Capture a digital image

ICPMM346B Incorporate video into multimedia presentations

IT

ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs

ICAB4225B Automate processes

ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report

ICAD4217B Create technical documentation

ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults

Achieve 4 Elective Units from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)

any of the Electives Clusters above; and/or

elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate III [maximum 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma; and/or

preferred Training Packages (CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts; SIR07 Retail Services; CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design) at Certificate IV or Diploma; and/or

any other Training Package (up to a maximum 2 units) based on documented industry or enterprise needs (at Certificate IV or Diploma)

Entry Requirements

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

ICA40805 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Multimedia Developer. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.