Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAANM402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create digital visual effects

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAANM402 - Create digital visual effects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of industry software applications and material from various sources to create and refine digital visual effects sequences for projects in film, television or digital media productions, including games. It applies to individuals who combine elements into the final image while retaining the established style and continuity of the project. They work collaboratively with a production team in 3D animation to meet production deadlines. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

production documents and briefs

relevant personnel

visual effects software.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clarify work requirements
  • Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation
  • Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met
  • Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created
  • Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences
       
Element: Prepare components
  • Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws
  • Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact
  • Check components comply with storyboard requirements
  • Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects
       
Element: Assemble previsualisations
  • Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques
  • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time
  • Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects
  • Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback
  • Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera
       
Element: Produce visual effects
  • Create final visual effects
  • Generate additional required effects to final stage
  • Render visual effects to desired format
  • Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines
       
Element: Finalise visual effects
  • Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications
  • Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team
  • Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions
  • Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify work requirements

1.1 Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation

1.2 Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met

1.3 Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created

1.4 Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences

2. Prepare components

2.1 Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws

2.2 Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact

2.3 Check components comply with storyboard requirements

2.4 Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects

3. Assemble previsualisations

3.1 Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques

3.2 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time

3.3 Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects

3.4 Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback

3.5 Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera

4. Produce visual effects

4.1 Create final visual effects

4.2 Generate additional required effects to final stage

4.3 Render visual effects to desired format

4.4 Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines

5. Finalise visual effects

5.1 Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications

5.2 Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team

5.3 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

5.4 Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

create digital visual effects sequences that meet specifications provided in production documents

select visual effects software appropriate for delivery platform

assemble previsualisations based on storyboards and scripts to achieve optimum visual impact

store visual effects in appropriate file formats using industry naming conventions

work collaboratively with other production personnel to ensure product meets all requirements and production deadlines

review own performance and the visual effects process for improvement.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline typical challenges of creating visual effects and how to handle these

explain how effects such as lighting, colour and composition influence visual impact

explain how the delivery platform impacts the visual effects creation process

describe compositing methods and techniques as they apply to visual effects creation

describe the process of rendering visual effects

outline procedures for checking copyright requirements

describe the relevant work health and safety standards which relate to working with computers and keyboards.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify work requirements

1.1 Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation

1.2 Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met

1.3 Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created

1.4 Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences

2. Prepare components

2.1 Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws

2.2 Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact

2.3 Check components comply with storyboard requirements

2.4 Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects

3. Assemble previsualisations

3.1 Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques

3.2 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time

3.3 Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects

3.4 Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback

3.5 Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera

4. Produce visual effects

4.1 Create final visual effects

4.2 Generate additional required effects to final stage

4.3 Render visual effects to desired format

4.4 Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines

5. Finalise visual effects

5.1 Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications

5.2 Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team

5.3 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

5.4 Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation 
Clarify workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production deadlines are met 
Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created 
Gather and analyse reference material to help with visualisation of final sequences 
Gather all assets for integration and check they are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws 
Choose digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts to create optimum visual impact 
Check components comply with storyboard requirements 
Determine appropriate methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects 
Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time 
Experiment with previsualisation to establish the best results and solve problems that arise during the process of creating the visual effects 
Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback 
Match elements as required, such as colour, lighting and camera 
Create final visual effects 
Generate additional required effects to final stage 
Render visual effects to desired format 
Submit visual effects sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines 
Respond to feedback by making adjustments to visual effects so they comply with design and production specifications 
Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team 
Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions 
Review personal performance and the process of creating digital visual effects for improvement 

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