Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.

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 Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation

1.2 Identify workflow sequences and production deadlines to be met, in consultation with required personnel

1.3 Select software that best suits type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created

1.4 Gather and analyse reference material used as inspiration for visualising final sequences

2. Prepare components required for creating visual effects

2.1 Check all assets are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws

2.2 Create optimum visual impact by choosing digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts

2.3 Check components comply with storyboard requirements

2.4 Determine methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects

3. Assemble previsualisations

3.1 Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques

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

3.3 Experiment with previsualisation to establish results in line with work requirements

3.4 Solve problems that arise during the process of creating visual effects as required

3.5 Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to required personnel for evaluation and feedback

4. Produce visual effects

4.1 Create final visual effects using feedback from previsualisation sequences

4.2 Render visual effects to desired format according to work requirements

4.3 Submit visual effects sequences to required personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines

5. Finalise visual effects

5.1 Adjust visual effects using feedback and according to design and production specifications as required

5.2 Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team

5.3 Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions

5.4 Review own work and process used for creating digital visual effects and note areas for future improvement

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

• Uses appropriate communication practices to seek and respond to feedback from others

Oral communication

• Clearly states work requirements and listens carefully to discussion and feedback using questions as required

Reading

• Identifies most efficient approach to the job using textual and diagrammatic information
• Refers to script and storyboard requirements during all stages of production

Writing

• Uses clear language to convey project workflow, process improvement opportunities and to complete work-related documentation

Problem solving

• Solves technical and production problems as required

Self-management

• Follows organisational procedures when managing files and directories including back-up of files
• Follows work health and safety requirements
• Manages time and priorities to ensure job outcomes meet production requirements

Teamwork

• Meets production deadlines by collaborating with other personnel

Technology

• Selects software for different productions and selected delivery platforms

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 5.0.