Operate a digital media technology package

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 ICAICT204A, 'Operate a digital media technology package'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate a digital media technology package' 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. Use appropriate OHS office work practices

1.1 Use safe work practices to ensure ergonomic, work organisation, energy and resource conservation requirements are addressed

1.2 Use wrist rests and document holders where appropriate

1.3 Use monitor anti-glare and radiation reduction screens where appropriate

2. Identify and select appropriate digital media package

2.1 Identify the basic requirements of a design brief, including user environment

2.2 Research and review suitable available digital media packages

2.3 Select an appropriate digital media package to meet design brief requirements

3. Use digital media package

3.1 Procure or create suitable data to meet requirements of the brief

3.2 Manipulate data using digital media package tools

3.3 Ensure naming and storing of documents in appropriate file format in directories or folders

4. Review digital media design

4.1 Evaluate design for creative, dramatic and technical quality, file size, and suitability to meet the brief

4.2 Test and run any incorporated graphics, video or sound as part of a digital media presentation and present designs in the appropriate format

4.3 Review final product against design brief


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAICT204A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA20111 - Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology
  • CUV30111 - Certificate III in Visual Arts
  • CUV20111 - Certificate II in Visual Arts
  • CUV30211 - Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
  • CUL30111 - Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services
  • CUL20111 - Certificate II in in Information and Cultural Services
  • CUA30413 - Certificate III in Live Production and Services
  • CUA20213 - Certificate II in Live Production and Services