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 multimedia elements

1.1 Assess design specifications to determine technical and creative objectives of the project

1.2 Locate and assess content required for production

1.3 Discuss issues of integration and formats of media assets with relevant personnel, and confirm production timelines

1.4 Determine, with relevant personnel, an interactive sequence to become the prototype

2. Identify scope of authoring software

2.1 Identify a range of industry-standard authoring software and assess in relation to specified delivery platform

2.2 Discuss suitability of authoring software to meet specified outcomes with relevant personnel

2.3 Select authoring software to meet production requirements

3. Use authoring software

3.1 Load authoring software and create a file directory structure for the specified task and name using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions

3.2 Display and use tools and features of authoring software relevant to the authoring process

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

4. Create interactive sequence

4.1 Slice and reassemble the user interface appropriate to the authoring software

4.2 Import and assemble components in appropriate sequence according to creative requirements

4.3 Create interactive features according to creative and technical requirements, sourcing and writing appropriate mark-up and scripting languages as required

4.4 Check that interactive sequence conforms to navigation design

4.5 Integrate media assets to optimum levels of technical performance

4.6 Check interactive sequence conforms to loading specifications

4.7 Test for interoperability and accessibility, eliminate all bugs and validate scripting

4.8 Present interactive sequence as a prototype ensuring sequence meets creative, production and technical requirements

4.9 Save output file formats and identify for specified purpose

5. Evaluate interactive prototype

5.1 Present prototype to relevant personnel

5.2 Evaluate prototype against design specifications, including achievement of a creative and user-centred product

5.3 Discuss and agree on any required changes and make adjustments to prototype

5.4 Assist in user testing as required

5.5 Evaluate feedback from user testing

5.6 Seek confirmation from relevant personnel to transform prototype into final product

6. Finalise interactive media product

6.1 Make necessary changes as indicated by user testing

6.2 Replicate prototype functionality to complete the interactive product

6.3 Make final checks to ensure sequences conform to design specifications

6.4 Test for interoperability and accessibility, eliminate bugs and validate scripting

6.5 Save to specified storage system accessible to production team

6.6 Assist in loading product to specified platform as required

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.2-4.4, 4.6-4.9, 5.2, 5.5, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5

• Selects and applies a range of reading strategies to interpret design and technical requirements
• Reviews and interprets feedback from user trials to enable completion of final product
• Validates scripting to ensure accurate operation of interactive media
• Locates correct folders for logical storing of electronic data to assist with production

Writing

3.1, 4.3, 4.9, 6.5

• Creates a range of texts incorporating specific scripting language, mark-up and standard file naming conventions

Oral Communication

1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 4.8, 5.1-5.6

• Uses clear language, questioning and listening techniques to specify and discuss interactive prototypes and final product

Navigate the world of work

3.3

• Complies with legislative responsibilities

Interact with others

1.3,1.4, 2.2, 4.8, 5.1-5.6

• Uses appropriate communication practices and protocols to confirm requirements and present prototypes to a range of personnel

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.9, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.6

• Takes responsibility for managing a range of tasks concurrently to produce an interactive prototype and final product which meets creative, production and technical requirements
• Applies evaluation and diagnostic tests to identify necessary adjustments
• Uses authoring and graphics software to create, test, evaluate and adjust interactive prototypes
• Identifies, saves and stores final prototypes in digital format

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADIG401 Author interactive media

CUFDIG401A Author interactive media

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

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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