Release 

Comments 

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. Identify animation requirements

1.1 Clarify 2D animation requirements, including design specifications and storyboard in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Clarify target users or audience and requirements with regard to output formats and delivery platforms

2. Generate and assess ideas

2.1 Review animations, artworks and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas

2.2 Generate a range of animation ideas that are technically feasible, respond to specifications and provide creative solutions to all design issues

2.3 Discuss animation ideas with relevant people

3. Plan approach

3.1 Assess the range of 2D animation software to determine compatibility with design specifications

3.2 Select the most appropriate 2D animation software in consultation with relevant people

3.3 Evaluate initial design ideas and discuss with relevant people to select final design concept to meet production requirements and timelines

4. Produce animations

4.1 Apply basic screen, visual design, communication and animation principles and animation techniques to produce animated sequences based on concept

4.2 Use animation software to import or generate sufficient quantity of key frames to establish required actions

4.3 Check copyright conditions on images from external sources

4.4 Combine animated objects to produce single sequences according to creative requirements and specifications

4.5 Integrate audio assets where necessary

4.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

4.7 Save and store animations using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

5. Finalise animations

5.1 Review animations to assess creative solutions to design specifications, appropriateness to users or audience and technical feasibility

5.2 Discuss and confirm with relevant people additional requirements or modifications to overall designs or animations and undertake necessary amendments

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1

• Interprets production documentation and design specifications in relation to own duties
• Locates and reviews creative sources that may inspire new ideas

Writing

2.3, 4.1, 4.7, 5.2

• Generates and records information for the design of 2D animations in required format
• Uses standard naming conventions and version control protocols when saving and storing files

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.2

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Uses clear language to discuss ideas, contribute information, and express requirements

Navigate the world of work

4.3, 4.6

• Complies with legislative requirements relevant to own position

Interact with others

1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.2

• Responds to and draws on others’ perspectives when negotiating design of 2D animations
• Collaborates to achieve joint outcomes in the design process, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2

• Organises and completes animation requirements in line with specifications, arranging consultations at key design points
• Takes responsibility for decisions directly related to completion of own tasks
• Uses digital software to create drawings and animations and to manage files

Code and title  

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAANM301 Create 2D digital animations

CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Performance criteria combined and reworded for clarity.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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