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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify work requirements

1.1 Determine requirements and purpose for 3D digital environments with reference to production documentation

1.2 Determine workflow sequences in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure production schedule deadlines are met

1.3 Select software that best suits the type of production and delivery platform for which 3D digital environments are being created

1.4 Gather and analyse reference materials to help with visualisation of 3D environments

2. Create 3D digital environments

2.1 Use software features to build a previsualisation of environments in relation to reference materials, and submit to relevant personnel for approval

2.2 Build realistically detailed environment models and progressively refine them until they meet design requirements

2.3 Check integrity of models and ensure spatial relationship (scale, form, weight and volume) meets design requirements

2.4 Apply texture coordinates as required

2.5 Create and incorporate matte paintings as required

2.6 Manipulate software features to apply lighting and shaders as required

2.7 Experiment with different lighting rigs and select a rig that meets design requirements

2.8 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time

2.9 Continuously refine all aspects of 3D digital environments until required creative effect is achieved

2.10 Submit environments to relevant personnel for feedback on whether production requirements have been met and make final adjustments as required

3. Finalise projects

3.1 Render and output environments in required format and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

3.2 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store animations using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

3.3 Participate in project evaluations and contribute ideas and suggestions about ways to improve future projects

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2

• Interprets and analyses textual information from a range of sources for idea development and to confirm job parameters

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 3.2

• Documents task requirements and workflow sequences in an appropriate format
• Names files using standard naming conventions

Oral Communication

1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3

• Uses clear language to explain and discuss task requirements
• Uses questioning and listening techniques to confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

2.8, 3.2

• Follows enterprise procedures when managing files and directories
• Adheres to work health and safety requirements

Interact with others

1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3

• Uses appropriate communication practices and protocols to present drafts
• Collaborates with others to refine ideas and discuss project outcomes

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.7, 2.9, 3.1-3.3

• Plans and manages workflow processes to ensure design and production requirements are satisfied
• Makes decisions directly related to task requirements
• Experiments with techniques to produce a range of creative solutions
• Evaluates work to identify opportunities for improvement
• Uses digital tools to develop refined, technically accurate 3D digital environments for a range of productions and delivery platforms

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAANM502 Create 3D digital environments

CUFANM502A Create 3D digital environments

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to clarify performance criteria.

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.