This unit covers the skills required to manage the multimedia production cycle.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Design a production cycle for a multimedia product

1.1. Management components of the production cycle are identified and coordinated to achieve a defined outcome

1.2. Concepts for multimedia integration are posited and their sequence planned

1.3. Prototype sequences are designed and tested according to job specifications

1.4. Multimedia production is undertaken that conforms to product specifications

1.5. The final product is tested for conformance to specifications and released to client

2. Define the attributes of interactive multimedia products

2.1. The attributes of hypermedia are defined and incorporated into a given production

2.2. The attributes of hypertext are defined and incorporated into a given production

2.3. Linear and interactive information structures are distinguished and incorporated into a given production

3. Manage research

3.1. Client specifications are researched and checked with client to deliver the desired outcome

3.2. Files, documents, images and footage relevant to project requirements are sourced and their functions documented and sequenced

3.3. Liaison with clients is undertaken, records of interviews kept, and specifications monitored within the management of the project to achieve the required outcomes

3.4. Files, documents, images and footage relevant to specific projects are filed for future reference with regard for client confidentiality

4. Manage the multimedia process

4.1. The order of process procedure is determined and documented to deliver the desired outcome

4.2. Costs are determined, checked with client, and documented to deliver the desired outcome

4.3. Quality outcomes are determined and documented and a quality system is established to monitor the quality of the product

4.4. The product outcome is produced fit for the purpose

4.5. The product is tested against specifications prior to client release

4.6. Endorsement of the product by the client is gained to ensure specifications have been fulfilled

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by liaising with clients

collecting, analysing and organising information by researching client specifications

planning and organising activities by identifying the production cycle

teamwork when liaising with clients

mathematical ideas and techniques by maintaining costs within budget

problem-solving skills by testing product to ensure it meets specifications

use of technology by working on a multimedia product

Required knowledge

multimedia production cycle

management components of the production cycle

considerations involved in multimedia integration

designing and testing prototype sequences

multimedia product testing

interactive multimedia product attributes

attributes of hypermedia

attributes of hypertext

difference between linear and interactive information structures

multimedia production process

quality considerations of multimedia production

managing research

how files, documents, images and footage are relevant to project requirements sourced

steps necessary to ensure good liaison with clients

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:

establish, monitor and evaluate a production cycle including the project management of all technical aspects of the project

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

produce a portfolio covering a period of THREE months' information on the management of TWO multimedia projects that demonstrates establishing, monitoring and evaluating a production cycle including using attributes of specific multimedia interactivity. The portfolio should include material that covers defined components of a production cycle, concepts for multimedia integration, prototype sequences and attributes, product testing and quality considerations

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Method of assessment

The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Types of systems may include:

multimedia systems used in the pre-press sector and associated sectors with which a pre-press organisation may be required to work.

Unit sector

Multimedia

This unit contains employability skills.