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

ICTGAM405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write story and content for digital games

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTGAM405 - Write story and content for digital games
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and develop storylines, write plot synopses and background stories, and to develop story components for interactive digital games.It applies to individuals who are employed as game concept developers, script writers, storyboard artists, game designers and other personnel working in the game development industry.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.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the game development field of work, and include access to:

a range of current computer games across all platforms and genres

a range of the latest consoles and hand-held game devices

the internet for research purposes

computer hardware, software and games engines

file storage

current copyright and intellectual property legislation.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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: Identify and develop storylines with game potential
  • Identify potential storylines for game development, to current industry standards and regulations
  • Modify and enhance storylines to suit the game environment
  • Determine the appropriate game genre
       
Element: Write the plot synopsis and background story
  • Determine character profiles
  • Develop environment profiles consistent with the storyline
  • Develop the background story
  • Develop the initial plot profile
  • Develop plot synopsis and options, and link to specific game levels
       
Element: Develop story components
  • Source the initial concept artwork
  • Develop level specifications and storylines
  • Initiate the development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines
       
Element: Finalise story components for inclusion in the game design brief
  • Seek feedback on the story and concept
  • Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify and develop storylines with game potential

1.1 Identify potential storylines for game development, to current industry standards and regulations

1.2 Modify and enhance storylines to suit the game environment

1.3 Determine the appropriate game genre

2. Write the plot synopsis and background story

2.1 Determine character profiles

2.2 Develop environment profiles consistent with the storyline

2.3 Develop the background story

2.4 Develop the initial plot profile

2.5 Develop plot synopsis and options, and link to specific game levels

3. Develop story components

3.1 Source the initial concept artwork

3.2 Develop level specifications and storylines

3.3 Initiate the development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines

4. Finalise story components for inclusion in the game design brief

4.1 Seek feedback on the story and concept

4.2 Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief

Evidence of the ability to:

develop storylines for games, according to current industry standards

apply processes and procedures to facilitate quality script writing

apply the role of narrative in game development

seek, and professionally respond to, feedback regarding concept and storylines.

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 budgeting and scheduling considerations for game development

outline the copyright and intellectual property protection regulations for written narrative and concept graphics

discuss different story requirements for particular game genres

discuss the role of story writing in game development, and the quality of the final product

outline research methods that can be used to stay abreast of the latest changes and narrative development for games

discuss tools and techniques for developing game narrative.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify and develop storylines with game potential

1.1 Identify potential storylines for game development, to current industry standards and regulations

1.2 Modify and enhance storylines to suit the game environment

1.3 Determine the appropriate game genre

2. Write the plot synopsis and background story

2.1 Determine character profiles

2.2 Develop environment profiles consistent with the storyline

2.3 Develop the background story

2.4 Develop the initial plot profile

2.5 Develop plot synopsis and options, and link to specific game levels

3. Develop story components

3.1 Source the initial concept artwork

3.2 Develop level specifications and storylines

3.3 Initiate the development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines

4. Finalise story components for inclusion in the game design brief

4.1 Seek feedback on the story and concept

4.2 Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify potential storylines for game development, to current industry standards and regulations 
Modify and enhance storylines to suit the game environment 
Determine the appropriate game genre 
Determine character profiles 
Develop environment profiles consistent with the storyline 
Develop the background story 
Develop the initial plot profile 
Develop plot synopsis and options, and link to specific game levels 
Source the initial concept artwork 
Develop level specifications and storylines 
Initiate the development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines 
Seek feedback on the story and concept 
Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief 

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