Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Conduct research on AI strategies

1.1 Research and identify terminology involved in AI applicable to games and its industry

1.2 Identify and analyse range of AI path-finding strategies including required genres and environments and how they influence design and development

1.3 Discuss AI strategies and ideas with required personnel

1.4 Organise research and findings during development process and update required personnel

1.5 Identify industry standards applicable to using AI strategies in game development

2. Design, implement and test AI game strategy

2.1 Generate a range of goals and actions and other factors in design of an AI non-player character (NPC)

2.2 Select technically feasible AI strategies in designing NPCs according to brief and provide creative solutions to design issues

2.3 Design and customise AI strategy according to client brief and game requirements

2.4 Reflect on and assess implications in AI strategies regarding budget, timeline, technical feasibility and user suitability according to brief

2.5 Implement a path-finding algorithm and a NPI AI strategy in a game

2.6 Test implementation of AI strategy and amend as required

3. Evaluate game and confirm with required personnel

3.1 Review game design and AI strategies and confirm design brief is fulfilled

3.2 Discuss, seek feedback and confirm additional requirements and modifications to game design with required personnel

3.3 Apply required amendments according to discussions with required personnel and feedback

3.4 Obtain final sign-off from required personnel

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Outlines parameters using whole numbers and decimals
• Interprets budgets and adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers and decimals and confirms budget, timelines and other brief requirements are met

Oral communication

• Obtains information and facilitates discussions using listening and open questioning techniques and relevant industry language

Reading

• Investigates, interprets and comprehends technical documentation, diagrams, icons, symbols, text, numbers and letters when determining AI strategies

Writing

• Records research findings and documents solutions and process using relevant programming language, and required code layout, code, diagrams and syntax

Initiative and enterprise

• Uses creativity and initiative in design

Self-management

• Makes routine decisions and implements standard procedures in routine tasks
• Uses formal decision-making and analytical processes in more complex and non-routine situations

Technology

• Completes routine tasks using specific digital systems and tools

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.