Application
This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to create animation for a range of applications, including web pages, e-learning, simulations and advertisements.
It applies to individuals who possess a sound knowledge of digital media and who may either, provide support within a team, or be independently responsible for the design and development of animations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse project requirements | 1.1 Determine the necessary dynamic functionality of the animation to be included inside a web or other interactive document 1.2 Determine the appropriate language to achieve that functionality 1.3 Determine and evaluate current requirements for the specified application |
2. Design animations | 2.1 Design animations to enhance the web page, and to meet requirements 2.2 Design animations to meet the specifications for sound and interactive functions 2.3 Design animations that will add to the overall professionalism, or entertainment value, of an application |
3. Produce animations | 3.1 Produce animations for web pages and other media 3.2 Research and experiment with a range of animation techniques for enhancing the user experience 3.3 Produce web animations for a website that enhance the overall professionalism or entertainment value of the website 3.4 Test and debug scripts against the required functionality and repeat until correct |
4. Publish animations | 4.1 Publish the animations in an acceptable format 4.2 Incorporate the animations into a hypertext markup language (HTML) page 4.3 Complete the documentation and submit it to the appropriate person for approval |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
design and create interactive animation, following current industry standards
design and create interactive animation to enhance the professionalism and the entertainment value of a website.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain the internet technology used to inform choice of the scripting type
describe the principles of analysis and design
explain programming control structures and object-oriented programming, including:
buttons
scripting to go to uniform resource locators (URLs)
scripting to jump to different parts of the animation
scripting using the programming language
explain web-animation programming concepts, including:
acceptable formats for importing assets
component libraries
cross-browser issues
importing and exporting libraries
inserting published work to a hypertext markup language (HTML) or to an extensible hypertext markup language (XHTML) page
internet animation player statistics
masking
movements and automated movements
publishing finished work in an acceptable web format
shape animation and manipulation
symbols
text manipulation
transparencies.
Assessment Conditions
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 digital media field of work, and include access to:
special purpose tools, equipment and materials
industry software packages
the internet and browser access.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1-1.3, 3.2 | Researches technical and conceptual information from a range of sources to identify, and evaluate, the appropriate design elements, and animation techniques for a specific audience |
Writing | 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3 | Develops material according to internal standards using the appropriate language, layout and structure for a specific audience, to effectively and creatively convey animations in the appropriate format |
Oral Communication | 4.3 | Conveys information clearly and politely, and involves others in collaborative discussions using listening and questioning techniques and interpersonal skills |
Numeracy | 3.4 | Uses a logical sequence of steps to identify and solve functional problems relating to animation |
Interact with others | 1.3, 2.1 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions, and protocols, when communicating with co-workers and others in a range of work contexts |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.4, 4.1-4.3 | Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others taking into account capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations Addresses less predictable problems and initiates standard procedures in response to these, applying problem-solving processes in determining a solution Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks |
Sectors
Digital media technologies