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. Identify and discuss character requirements and designs

1.1 Identify client and character requirements and environment and context of interactive game

1.2 Discuss and determine style of characters with required personnel according to client requirements

1.3 Determine and agree on character type, role, name and profile

1.4 Discuss and determine character animations required in game systems implementation

1.5 Compare animations with analysis criteria, game and client requirements

2. Design characters

2.1 Design and develop a concept character illustration according to organisational procedures and client requirements

2.2 Conduct focus testing of concept illustration with required personnel and representatives of target market audience

2.3 Develop character schematics with feedback incorporated and submit to required personnel for approval

3. Develop character models

3.1 Construct a 3-D character model according to character schematics and task requirements

3.2 Construct 3-D costumes, tools and accessories as required by character model

3.3 Shade, texture and light the completed character model

3.4 Implement joints, vertex weighting and character rig to 3-D character model

3.5 Develop animation blocking and in-betweens in consultation with animation personnel and seek their approval

3.6 Compare 3-D models and animations with original concept illustration and confirm quality and conformity to brief

3.7 Submit to required personnel and obtain approval

Skill 

Description 

Numeracy

• Uses whole numbers, decimals and percentages applicable to measurement, font size, scale, ratio, coordinates, colour, shading and other attributes and variables, in developing animations

Oral communication

• Uses listening and questioning techniques to obtain information and present ideas and solutions using industry language for intended audience

Reading

• Identifies and interprets design briefs and related technical documentation, containing complex animation-specific terminology and acronyms
• Interprets and comprehends computer-generated text, diagrams, icons, symbols, numbers and letters required in using 3-D animation software

Writing

• Uses simple and cohesive English when developing focus testing documentation

Teamwork

• Cooperates with others as part of familiar routine activities and confirms agreement

Initiative and enterprise

• Uses creativity and initiative in character design

Planning and organising

• Plans, organises and completes work according to defined requirements and schedules

Self-management

• Makes decisions and implements procedures in both routine and non-routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes

Technology

• Completes required tasks using digital systems and tools

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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