Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Element 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Clarify work requirements

1.1 Clarify requirements  and purpose  for design and creation of 3-D digital models, with reference to production documentation 

1.2 Clarify work flow sequences to ensure that production  schedule deadlines are met with relevant personnel 

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

1.4 Gather and analyse reference materials  to help with design and visualisation of 3-D models

2. Design 3-D digital models

2.1 Design and sketch concept drafts of 3-D model

2.2 Create concept art of 3-D model

2.3 Create prototypes of 3-D model

3. Create 3-D digital models

3.1 Use software features to block out models to determine correct proportions related to reference materials

3.2 Manipulate software features to apply basic lighting and shaders as required

3.3 Ensure that models' topology allows appropriate deformation, as required

3.4 Progressively refine  and check integrity  of models until they meet design requirements

3.5 Submit models to relevant personnel for comment on whether production requirements have been met and make final adjustments as required

3.6 Render and output models in required format  and submit to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines

3.7 Make backup copies of files and complete workplace documentation according to enterprise procedures

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• design and create 3-D digital models that:

• demonstrate efficient use of geometry and attention to detail
• meet creation design parameters

• work collaboratively with development team and meet deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• computer hardware, software, games engines and file storage
• copyright and intellectual property legislation
• OHS legislation and enterprise policy
• appropriate learning and assessment support when required
• modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment 

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

• evaluation of work samples or simulated workplace activities
• verbal or written questioning of the candidate's knowledge of the stages in the production process from initial design through to finished product
• analysis of fault-finding exercises
• evaluation of reports and logbooks.

Guidance information for assessment 

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Requirements  may include:

• assets for integration
• collaboration with other team members
• creative expectations
• design specifications
• output format
• technical specifications
• time lines.

Purpose  of 3-D digital models may include:

• animations
• digital simulations:

• architectural models
• demonstration of processes and procedures
• e-learning resources.

Production documentation  may include:

• animatics
• brief
• storyboard
• technical specifications.

Production  may include:

• animated productions
• commercials
• digital media products:

• e-learning resources
• games
• simulations
• virtual worlds or environments

• documentaries
• feature films
• filmed events or performances
• music video
• short films
• television productions.

Relevant personnel  may include:

• 3-D designer or concept artist
• 3-D modeller
• art director
• director
• head of department
• matte painter
• producer
• project manager
• storyboard artist
• supervisor
• technical director
• other technical and specialist personnel.

Software  may include:

• 3-D:

• 3-D Studio Max
• Maya
• Softimage

• graphics:

• Illustrator
• Photoshop.

Delivery platform  may include:

• broadcast television
• CD
• DVD
• film
• internet
• kiosk
• mobile phone
• personal digital assistant (PDA)
• other digital devices.

Reference materials  may include:

• books
• concept drawings and designs
• direct observation of actions to be simulated in 3-D models
• real object on which models are to be based
• still images
• videos.

Progressively refine  may relate to:

• achieving required shape
• achieving required topology.

Integrity  may include checking aspects of:

• double faces
• isolated vertices
• pivot points
• resetting transform
• scale of models relative to other components in final sequences.

Format  may include:

• AVI
• IFF
• JPEG
• MPEG
• PNG
• Quicktime
• Targa
• TIFF.