- CUFDIG404A - Apply scripting language in authoring
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUFDIG404A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply scripting language in authoring
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | CUFDIG404A - Apply scripting language in authoring |
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| Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to write and apply scripting language in authoring interactive media.An interactive media author is often required to integrate and develop basic scripting routines that are either external or internal to authoring software. This may be necessary to enhance levels of interaction or to remedy errors in the functionality of an interactive media product developed using authoring software. This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required by interactive media authors to write and customise their own code. These routines are relevant to client-side technology only.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | In all interactive media development, authors are working with a team, including primarily a user interface designer, asset creators and programmers. Markup languages such as HTML and XML are covered in:CUFDIG302A Author interactive sequencesCUFDIG401A Author interactive media. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Competency Field | Visual communication - digital content and imaging | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Investigate scripting options |
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| Element: Write scripts |
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| Element: Integrate scripting language |
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| Element: Test scripting language |
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| Element: Evaluate scripting language |
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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.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the following is essential: ability to write code to meet functional requirements correct and appropriate integration of scripting language into the process of authoring interactive media products. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: access to a range of resources, equipment and current industry-standard software as listed in the range statement appropriate authoring environments access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed. |
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 on-the-job performance evaluation of at least two interactive products for which the candidate has written and integrated code written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFDIG401A Author interactive media. |
Submission Requirements
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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.
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Required skills |
communication and literacy skills sufficient to: interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions and design specifications interpret and apply information in user manuals for software applications ability to work as a member of a production team - both independently on assignment and under direction initiative and flexibility in troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the authoring process technical skills sufficient to: write and apply scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media and behaviours efficiently use a computer, including keyboard shortcuts self-management and planning skills sufficient to: prioritise work tasks meet deadlines seek expert assistance as required |
Required knowledge |
industry knowledge, including: roles and responsibilities of project team members, e.g. designers, content creators, information architects, programmers and coders sound understanding of the relationship between technical and creative aspects and requirements of interactive media projects sound knowledge of the features of a range of delivery platforms issues and challenges that arise in developing interactive media products file formats of digital media assets and basic optimisation techniques Document Object Model (DOM) and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Design specifications may include: | delivery platforms, such as: internet CD mobile devices interface design navigation design storyboards and flow charts. technical specifications, such as: memory/RAM bandwidth file formats computer operating systems browsers user requirements. |
Scripting languages may include: | ActionScript Javascript Lingo MEL Perl VBScript other proprietary scripting languages. |
Relevant personnel may include: | designers interactive authors IT support programmers other specialist technical staff. |
Authoring environment may include: | authoring software, such as: Flash Director browser text editor. |
Scripted elements may include: | calculations changes to browser windows, such as pop-up and colour cursor changes forms that include elements, such as: radio buttons text fields check boxes list menu hot spot interactions pop-up windows/messages preloaded images rollover buttons other behaviours. |
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 |
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| Obtain design specifications | |||
| Identify areas where scripting languages may be required | |||
| Locate script libraries for pre-written scripts | |||
| Identify areas where customised or new scripts may be necessary | |||
| Present and discuss scripting options with relevant personnel to ensure compliance with design specifications | |||
| Scope control structures and algorithms using pseudo-code and flow charts | |||
| Ensure objects and assets are in place and identified by appropriate labels | |||
| Identify and recommend event handlers | |||
| Write code using correct syntax to meet functional requirements | |||
| Write comments to document coding where necessary | |||
| Use authoring environment where appropriate to check code and syntax | |||
| Source and integrate scripts into authoring environment | |||
| Ensure scripted elements comply with all navigation and graphic design interface considerations | |||
| Eliminate or merge redundant code | |||
| Test routines to verify script fulfils requirements | |||
| Conduct tests to ensure that scripted elements conform to required technical specifications | |||
| Test for faults and document findings | |||
| Use standard techniques to remove faults | |||
| Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate process and record decisions | |||
| Archive suitable and relevant scripts for future use |
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