Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Prepare to write the interactive sequence | 1.1 | Establish production requirements of the interactivity with relevant personnel, according to organisational procedures |
1.2 | Determine the purpose and function of the interactive sequence and explore a range of ways of achieving this purpose | ||
1.3 | Gather information from various sources as required to generate and record a range of ideas to develop the interactivity | ||
1.4 | Consider and develop the ideas that have the most relevance to the purpose and function of the interactivity | ||
1.5 | Evaluate and select the most appropriate ideas relevant to the purpose and function of the interactive sequence | ||
2 | Write the interactive sequence | 2.1 | Write a draft of the interactive sequence using methods and conventions most appropriate to the context or as specifically required |
2.2 | Ensure the draft contains all necessary multimedia components for the production | ||
2.3 | Ensure factual information is accurate and relates to the results of research | ||
2.4 | Refine and redraft interactive sequence until it meets creative and technical requirements | ||
2.5 | Ensure that the material is written within the deadlines required | ||
2.6 | Submit final draft to relevant personnel for consideration and review | ||
2.7 | Document and implement any required changes to interactive sequence, when necessary | ||
3 | Re-evaluate the interactive sequence | 3.1 | Liaise with relevant personnel to discuss and re-evaluate whether the sequence meets all production requirements |
3.2 | Examine the interactive sequence to assess that the content meets with production requirements | ||
3.3 | Analyse the interactive sequence to ensure that all necessary multimedia elements are included | ||
4 | Obtain approval from relevant personnel | 4.1 | Present a final draft of the sequence to relevant personnel for validation |
4.2 | Discuss and agree upon final changes with relevant personnel and make necessary adjustments, ensuring that the interactive sequence meets all requirements and is ready to be implemented |
Required Skills
Not applicable.
Evidence Required
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience
ability to demonstrate originality and innovative approaches in the creative scriptwriting process
ability to experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop own voice and extend writing practice
ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience
knowledge of the principles and practices of writing for multimedia
knowledge of the structure of scriptwriting for multimedia programs
knowledge of implementation of multimedia script (text) formats
understanding of programming techniques
reading and interpreting documentation
knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUFADM03A - Collect and organise information
CUSRAD02A - Conduct research
CUFGEN01A - Develop and apply industry knowledge
CUFGEN02A - Identify industry laws and regulations and apply them to work activities
Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the development of the ability to write a script (text) for a multimedia production
knowledge and application of relevant local occupational health and safety legislation
knowledge of effective communication techniques
Method and context of evidence
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to the resources listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
ability to locate and use resources to broaden creative experience
ability to demonstrate originality and innovative approaches in the creative scriptwriting process
ability to experiment with narrative styles and elements to develop own voice and extend writing practice
ability to extend creative boundaries for self and audience
knowledge of the principles and practices of writing for multimedia
knowledge of the structure of scriptwriting for multimedia programs
knowledge of implementation of multimedia script (text) formats
understanding of programming techniques
reading and interpreting documentation
knowledge of effective communication techniques including effective listening, questioning and non-verbal communication
knowledge of relevant organisational and/or legislative occupational health and safety requirements
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUFADM03A - Collect and organise information
CUSRAD02A - Conduct research
CUFGEN01A - Develop and apply industry knowledge
CUFGEN02A - Identify industry laws and regulations and apply them to work activities
Critical aspects of evidence
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the development of the ability to write a script (text) for a multimedia production
knowledge and application of relevant local occupational health and safety legislation
knowledge of effective communication techniques
Method and context of evidence
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to the resources listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.
Range Statement
Types of productions may include:
animation
educational
training
industrial
interactive games
multi-path movies
short films and videos
Relevant sources may include:
inspiration
imagination
life experience
actual events
existing dramatic material
educational texts and resources
news sources
Production requirements may include:
duration
style
content
budget
deadlines
location
audience
purpose
contractual
confidentiality
intellectual property
schedule
instructional design
navigation design
Multimedia elements may include:
video
text
audio
graphics
animation
interactivity - branching techniques
Presentation media may include:
CD-ROMs
floppy disks
world wide web
video disks - CDI, DVI
Scripts may include:
interactive multi-path movies
interactive games
interactive educational
interactive training
interactive industrial
reference
promotion
entertainment
Appropriate personnel may include:
project manager
navigation designers
instructional designers
programmers
graphic designers
sound engineers
producers
writers
other technical staff
other specialist staff
Types of productions may include:
animation
educational
training
industrial
interactive games
multi-path movies
short films and videos
Relevant sources may include:
inspiration
imagination
life experience
actual events
existing dramatic material
educational texts and resources
news sources
Production requirements may include:
duration
style
content
budget
deadlines
location
audience
purpose
contractual
confidentiality
intellectual property
schedule
instructional design
navigation design
Multimedia elements may include:
video
text
audio
graphics
animation
interactivity - branching techniques
Presentation media may include:
CD-ROMs
floppy disks
world wide web
video disks - CDI, DVI
Scripts may include:
interactive multi-path movies
interactive games
interactive educational
interactive training
interactive industrial
reference
promotion
entertainment
Appropriate personnel may include:
project manager
navigation designers
instructional designers
programmers
graphic designers
sound engineers
producers
writers
other technical staff
other specialist staff
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.