This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate the work of self and/or team in the film, television, radio and digital media industries.
Job roles
Animation/visual effects designer
Information architect
Instructional designer
Interactive media developer
Interface designer.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 16
5 core units
6 Group A units
5 elective units
3 elective units must be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed below.
The remaining 2elective 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.
No more than 4 elective units previously achieved can be counted towards the qualification.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
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.
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing 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
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by instructional 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
writing presentation information in a range of styles for different target audiences
communicating central ideas of a message in an informative and engaging manner
using verbal and non-verbal techniques during a presentation to sustain participant engagement
establishing rapport with clients
developing and participating in industry or community networks
interpreting and clarifying written proposals and/or creative briefs
completing workplace documentation
interpreting and applying information in user manuals for software applications
Teamwork
collaborating with colleagues to develop products or services
seeking feedback from team members and clients on work in progress
Problem-solving
finding solutions to interactivity challenges
finding solutions to content classification problems
finding ways to minimise the effect of technical constraints
troubleshooting and solving problems as they arise during the development of products
Initiative and enterprise
contributing creative ideas to projects
analysing, processing and classifying content
ensuring there is an intuitive and logical flow to the navigation of interactive media products
generating a range of ideas for interactive digital media products that meet the needs of target users/audiences
thinking laterally when developing ideas
maintaining design integrity
visualising and interpreting creative concepts
Planning and organising
preparing presentations
managing projects
undertaking background research
analysing and breaking down content, stories and/or scripts into discrete elements to create storyboards
managing budgets
planning the process for and managing the testing of interactive media products
Self-management
working to deadlines
providing appropriate and timely documentation
managing and marketing oneself as a freelancer
ensuring that workplace complies with OHS requirements
managing own finances
Learning
improving own skills through experimentation and practice
improving performance/product through self-reflection and revision to incorporate feedback from colleagues or clients
keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
seeking expert advice as required
Technology
creating complex designs using storyboards, maps and other diagrams to specify the architecture and navigation of interactive media products
writing and applying scripting language in authoring a range of interactive media interactions and behaviours