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 develop, write and test scripts and related content for interactive games.
It applies to individuals who contribute and support the design, development, and programming of digital games as part of a larger development team.
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 story components |
1.1 Identify creative concepts for the script 1.2 Identify game genres and story components for script development |
2. Develop script components |
2.1 Develop a script structure consistent with the genre and the game design brief 2.2 Develop script components for the main plot, background stories, and level or mission stories consistent with the genre and game design brief |
3. Write a draft script |
3.1 Write a script synopsis 3.2 Write a draft script for the main characters and their interactions using the structure and components previously determined, according to the brief 3.3 Write a draft script for background stories and level/mission stories using the previously determined structure and components, according to the brief 3.4 Develop character and narrator dialogue 3.5 Initiate storyboards for draft scripts in the required format |
4. Review the script based on feedback |
4.1 Present the synopsis and storyboards to the client and the relevant personnel for feedback 4.2 Collate, and respond to, comments and feedback 4.3 Revise scripts and storyboards consistent with feedback 4.4 Undertake focus testing with the intended audience |
5. Write the final script |
5.1 Collate, and respond to, comments and feedback from focus testing 5.2 Rewrite the script synopsis where required 5.3 Rewrite the script or dialogue where required 5.4 Initiate revised storyboards where required 5.5 Present the final script in agreed format to the client and colleagues |
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, 1.2, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.4 |
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Interact with others |
4.1, 4.4, 5.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTGAM407 Write scripts for interactive games |
ICAGAM407A Write scripts for interactive 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