Animate physical attributes of models and elements

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAGAM518A, 'Animate physical attributes of models and elements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Animate physical attributes of models and elements' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Collect and use reference material

1.1 Create storyboard sequence of required animation

1.2 Determine animation attribute sequence of objects as per the storyboard

1.3 Select 3-D modelling and animation software tools that best suit the type of production and target platform for which 3-D digital animations are being created

1.4 Research and gather reference material to inform the animation process

2. Prepare 3-D digital models using a variety of manipulating techniques

2.1 Determine the most efficient animation methodology

2.2 Ensure that the models topology allows appropriate deformation of objects and its parts as per storyboard animation brief

2.3 Apply a variety of manipulation techniques

2.4 Progressively refine animation attributes and check integrity of models and elements over time until storyboard requirements are met

2.5 Submit pre-models animation to relevant personnel for comment on whether storyboard objectives have been met and make final adjustments as required

3. Create required animations using a variety of animated tools

3.1 Determine the most efficient animation methodology from the required models

3.2 Animate object, applying animation principles and techniques to produce the required motions

3.3 Submit animation for approval

3.4 Make adjustments as required and refine animation in passes until storyboard requirements are achieved

4. Use lighting to evaluate texture, quality and performance

4.1 Use nominal lighting to render component for testing purposes

4.2 Test against plan

4.3 Continue manipulation process until effect achieved

5. Render 3-D digital model using appropriate render engine

5.1 Evaluate the final render, taking steps to satisfy any further client requirements

5.2 Prepare render passes if any

5.3 Render component

5.4 Present edited material to the relevant personnel as well as brief and documents, including concept art in an appropriate format for evaluation

6. Back up work

6.1 Make backup copies of files and complete workplace documentation according to chosen predetermined procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAGAM518A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA50211 - Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
  • ICA50111 - Diploma of Information Technology