CUF40207 Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media

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CUF40207 Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media

Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

Descriptor

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the digital content industry. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles

Animator

Digital artist

Interactive media author

Media asset producer

Web designer.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations

There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Pre-requisite Units

Code and title	Pre-requisite units required
CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production	CUFANM310A Create 3D digital models

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by web designers based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	developing and maintaining business networks interpreting and completing workplace documentation interpreting design briefs, and design and technical specifications negotiating solutions between groups and individuals presenting work in progress to team members for discussion and feedback presenting information in a variety of formats to a range of audiences and responding to questions providing verbal and written briefings to team members writing content in a style appropriate to target audiences/users
Teamwork	negotiating and consulting with team members and stakeholders providing advice and support to team members responding constructively to feedback received from team members working collaboratively as a member of a production team, including providing leadership
Problem-solving	anticipating and resolving problems with a media asset management system identifying potential problems that may arise in projects and addressing them troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the authoring process
Initiative and enterprise	developing innovative approaches to the implementation of strategies to improve team effectiveness evaluating business promotional strategies generating feasible ideas for user interface designs that meet specifications
Planning and organising	establishing systematic procedures for managing content organising information logically in line with its intended purpose planning and managing projects planning and producing storyboards
Self-management	managing a range of tasks concurrently managing work calmly and effectively to achieve goals and results observing OHS procedures in the workplace prioritising work tasks seeking expert assistance when problems arise sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Learning	determining lessons learnt from projects to apply to future projects improving performance/product through self-reflection and redrafting after feedback keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
Technology	integrating and optimising a range of media assets to highest levels of technical performance using graphics and authoring software applications using word processing packages, spreadsheets and project management software and tools writing and applying scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media interactions and behaviours

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 13 3 core units 5 Group A units 5 elective units 3 elective units must be selected from the elective list below. The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 of these units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core units Creative thinking BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills Industry context CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries OHS CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures Group A units (specialist) Animation and digital effects CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions Audio/sound CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets Digital content and imaging CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets CUFDIG401A Author interactive media CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring Post-production CUFPOS402A Manage media assets CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing Production planning and management CUFPPM404A Create storyboards Group B units Animation and digital effects CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations Audio/sound CUSSOU406A Record sound on location CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording Camera/cinematography CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions Communication BSBCMM401A Make a presentation Creative thinking BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process BSBCRT403A Explore the history and social impact of creativity Design BSBDES401A Generate design solutions BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief BSBDES403A Develop and extend design skills and practice CUFDIG304A Create visual design components CUVDSP07B Research and apply techniques for graphic design CUVDSP11B Research and apply techniques for illustrative work Drawing CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept Financial management BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity General administration BSBADM405B Organise meetings Human resource management BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff ICT Use BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology Industry context BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context BSBREL401A Establish networks CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis CUFIND402A Develop screen and media specialist expertise Innovation BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment Management BSBPMG510A Manage projects Marketing BSBMKG413A Promote products and services BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities OHS BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace Post-production CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround CUFSOU201A Perform basic sound editing Production planning and management CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements Research CUFRES401A Conduct research Sustainability BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Workforce development BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills Writing CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media CUFWRT302A Write simple stories CUFWRT402A Write extended stories Selecting electives for different outcomes The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow. Interactive media author Core units plus: CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets CUFDIG401A Author interactive media CUFPPM404A Create storyboards CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media BSBPMG510A Manage projects CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis ICAU3019B Migrate to new technology Web designer Core units plus: CUFDIG401A Author interactive media CUFPPM404A Create storyboards CUFDIG402A Design user interfaces CUFDIG403A Create user interfaces CUFDIG404A Apply scripting language in authoring CUFDIG304A Create visual design components CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website BSBPMG510A Manage projects BSBCMM401A Make a presentation Media asset producer Core units plus: CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis CUFDIG301A Prepare video assets CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets CUFPOS402A Manage media assets CUFDIG304A Create visual design components CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations CUFSOU201A Perform basic sound editing CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround CUFDIG401A Author interactive media CUFPPM404A Create storyboards Digital artist Core units plus: CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis CUFDIG304A Create visual design components CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations CUFANM302A Create 3D digital animations CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept CUFPPM404A Create storyboards CUFANM402A Create digital visual effects CUFANM401A Prepare 3D digital models for production CUFANM403A Create titles for screen productions