Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and develop storylines, write plot synopses and background stories, and to develop story components for interactive digital games.
It applies to individuals who are employed as game concept developers, script writers, storyboard artists, game designers and other personnel working in the game development industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Game development
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify and develop storylines with game potential |
1.1 Identify potential storylines for game development, to current industry standards and regulations 1.2 Modify and enhance storylines to suit the game environment 1.3 Determine the appropriate game genre |
2. Write the plot synopsis and background story |
2.1 Determine character profiles 2.2 Develop environment profiles consistent with the storyline 2.3 Develop the background story 2.4 Develop the initial plot profile 2.5 Develop plot synopsis and options, and link to specific game levels |
3. Develop story components |
3.1 Source the initial concept artwork 3.2 Develop level specifications and storylines 3.3 Initiate the development of storyboards showing plot development, cinematic and level outlines |
4. Finalise story components for inclusion in the game design brief |
4.1 Seek feedback on the story and concept 4.2 Finalise the story concept, profiles and other specifications for inclusion in the game design brief |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.3, 3.1 |
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Writing |
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTGAM405 Write story and content for digital games |
ICAGAM405A Write story and content for digital games |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2