Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Obtain the design documents for the 3-D environment

1.1 Conceptualise the design requirements, based on the project brief and other relevant documents

1.2 Identify the requirements for the design of the 3-D environment

1.3 Determine the design considerations, and generate the concept art for the final environment design

1.4 Ensure that any missing requirements are considered and included in the design

2. Identify software tools that can be used to create 3-D environments

2.1 Identify the texturing tools, including painting, shading and texturing software

2.2 Identify the audio tools

2.3 Identify the 3-D modelling and animation software to be used

3. Document and justify the design decisions

3.1 Clearly document the design decisions

3.2 Explain and justify the design decisions

3.3 Make changes, where necessary

4. Create the 3-D environment

4.1 Implement basic geometry, flow and layout

4.2 Separate each section of the environment into key parts and choose a focal point for the environment

4.3 Incorporate detail into the focal point of the level

4.4 Use the focal points to set a reference for the rest of the environment

4.5 Integrate the geometry, texturing, and place the models

4.6 Carry out a detailed pass of the entire environment

4.7 Set up the exterior lighting and then the interior lighting

4.8 Incorporate any sound and particle effects, and perform optimisation, if required

4.9 Perform a final pass, finalising any elements

5. Present the finished 3-D environment to relevant personnel

5.1 Present the finished 3-D environment to the relevant personnel

5.2 Report how the design decisions have met the 3-D environment design requirements

5.3 Justify why certain design decisions were made

5.4 Accept peer feedback and incorporate in the final design

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2

• Interprets analyses and comprehends briefs, documents and conceptual information to inform job requirements

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 5.2, 5.3

• Develops readily-understood conceptual documentation using technically appropriate language
• Transforms creative ideas for specific audiences using clear and detailed language to justify choices that have been made

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.3, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

• Speaks clearly and concisely, converting highly technical language and terminology to plain English, when providing information
• Elicits information using effective listening and open questioning techniques

Numeracy

4.1, 4.5

• Undertakes geometric calculations to deduce measurements, relationships between points, lines, angles and figures in space by using assumed properties of space

Interact with others

5.1, 5.2, 5.3

• Recognises and applies the protocols governing what to communicate, with whom and how when presenting work to others for feedback

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9

• Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks required to achieve outcomes
• Implements actions as per the plan, making slight adjustments if necessary, and addressing some unexpected issues
• Makes a range of critical and non- critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of factors into account
• Understands and applies some basic principles of analytical and lateral thinking
• Utilises a broad range of features within 3-D software applications for specific purposes
• Manages and maintains files in a variety of storage media and formats

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTGAM521 Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games

ICAGAM521A Create interactive 3-D environments for digital games

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.