Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and utilising basic multimedia briefs either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. The qualification has a small suite of core units with the opportunity for inclusion of 70 per cent of the qualification as electives selected from 7 'natural clusters' of units and beyond, thus providing exceptional flexibility for individuals and enterprises.
The Electives Clusters in the qualification are designed to provide a degree of guidance to individuals who may wish to develop deeper skills in particular fields within the multimedia industry, however the choice of electives is not confined to a single cluster. The 7 Electives Clusters are:
- Design
- Animation
- Games Development
- Website
- Multimedia Development
- Digital and Video
- IT
Complementary, 'non-ICT' qualifications can be found in several other Training Packages including:
- CUF07 Screen and Media
- ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts
- CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design
- BSB07 Business Services
Job Roles
Depending on the cluster selected, a person could work in a number of areas in the broad ICT and multimedia industries.
Possible job titles include:
- 2D/3D Artist
- 3D Animator
- 3D Artist/Modeller
- Animator
- Audio/Video Engineer
- Designer
- Digital Media Specialist
- Game Development Producer
- Games Developer
- Graphic/Media Designer
- Interaction Media Developer
- Media/Instructional Designer
- Multimedia Author
- Multimedia Authoring Specialist
- Multimedia Designer
- Multimedia Developer
- Multimedia Developer/Engineer
- Multimedia Development Technician
- Multimedia Producer
- Multimedia Programmer
- Multimedia Specialist Producer
- PC Games Programmer
- PS2 Lead Programmer
- Software Engineer Games
- Software Support Engineer
- Streaming Media Specialist
- UnrealEd Level Designer
- Virtual Reality Specialist
- Web Designer
- Xbox Programmer
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skills Summary
ICA40805 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia )
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Multimedia Developer. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
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Packaging Rules
Qualification Structure
To attain the ICA40805 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia) 19 units must be achieved:
- 6 core units; plus
- 13 elective units
Achieve 6 Core Units
Core
BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning
CUFGEN01A Develop and apply industry knowledge
CUFDIG401A Author interactive media
CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements
ICAW4214B Maintain ethical conduct
PSPPM402B Manage simple projects
Achieve 9 Elective Units from any of the ICA40805 Electives Clusters below
Note 1: The grouping of units into these clusters is for guidance only. It is not a requirement of this qualification that a complete cluster be completed.
Note 2: People intending to complete other Certificate IVs in IT or proceed to a Diploma of IT qualification are encouraged to complete the IT cluster of units.
Electives Clusters
Design
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFDIG502A Design web environments
CUFMEM07A Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product
CUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interface
ICPPP311B Develop a detailed design concept
Animation
CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animation
CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animation
CUFIMA05A Create 3D digital models and images
Games Development
CUFDIG504A Design games
ICAA4058B Apply skills in object-oriented design
ICAB4075B Use a library or pre-existing components
ICAB4219B Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
ICAB4224B Apply mathematical techniques for software development
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAT4242B Perform unit test for a class
ICAB5223B Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
Website
ICAB4135B Create a simple mark-up language document to specification
ICAB4137B Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages
ICAB4169B Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website
ICAI4189B Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards
ICAT4183B Confirm accessibility of website design for people with special needs
CUFDIG201A Maintain interactive content
Multimedia Development
CUFDIG501A Coordinate the testing of interactive media products
CUFMEM10A Design and create a multimedia interface
CUFDIG505A Design information architecture
CUFWRT601A Write scripts
ICPKN315B Apply knowledge and requirements of the multimedia sector
Digital and Video
CUFCAM01A Set up and operate a basic video camera
CUFCAM03A Compose camera shots and operate a camera
CUFMEM13A Incorporate, design and edit digital video
ICPMM321B Capture a digital image
ICPMM346B Incorporate video into multimedia presentations
IT
ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAB4225B Automate processes
ICAD4043B Develop and present a feasibility report
ICAD4217B Create technical documentation
ICAT4221B Locate equipment, system and software faults
Achieve 4 Elective Units from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order )
- any of the Electives Clusters above; and/or
- elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package (at Certificate III [maximum 2 units], Certificate IV or Diploma; and/or
- preferred Training Packages (CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts; SIR07 Retail Services; CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design) at Certificate IV or Diploma; and/or
- any other Training Package (up to a maximum 2 units) based on documented industry or enterprise needs (at Certificate IV or Diploma)
Prerequisite Requirements
Prerequisite Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for ICA05 core units in this qualification, however prerequisite arrangements for non-ICA05 core and any elective units should be checked with the originating Training Package.
