Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret creative concepts and briefs

prepare design specifications

present design ideas for discussion and feedback from team members

clearly and concisely document specifications for the design of animation and digital visual effects

work collaboratively with other members of a production team

negotiate amendments and additions to design specifications

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

developing original innovative and creative approaches to designing animation and visual effects

experimenting with techniques to achieve desired visual effects

extending creative boundaries for self and audience

thinking laterally when developing concepts

undertaking background research to inform design projects

maintaining design integrity

finding ways to minimise the effect of technical constraints

finding creative solutions to problems identified during the process of designing animation and visual effects

locating and using resources to broaden own creative experience

technical skills sufficient to use standard word processing spreadsheet and presentation software in the context of preparing design and technical specifications

learning in the context of improving performanceproduct through selfreflection and reworking after feedback

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

meet deadlines

provide appropriate and timely documentation

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of project team members in the relevant industry sector

sound understanding of the relationship between the technical and creative aspects and requirements of productions for which animation and digital visual effects are being designed

issues and challenges that arise in the context of designing animation and digital visual effects

principles and techniques of animation layout and composition

screen principles

principles of visual design and communication

colour theory line dimension depth and their application on the screen

drawing techniques including drawing to scale

formats and techniques for documenting the design of animation and digital visual effects

OHS standards as they relate to working for periods of time on computers

intellectual property rights and copyright clearance procedures

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

design specifications for animation and digital visual effects that

are well documented and clearly presented

supported by appropriate research

meet production requirements

ability to work effectively as a member of a production team

effective verbal presentation skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the design of animation and digital visual effects for at least two projects

access to project briefs on which designs can be based

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of designs for animation and visual effects documented by the candidate and their effectiveness in terms of meeting production requirements

observation of a candidate presenting their designs to team members and explaining how it meets requirements

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBDESA Manage design realisation

BSBDES601A Manage design realisation

BSBCRTA Originate and develop concepts

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts.

Production documentation may include:

Design projects may include

Factors may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Research may include:

Aspects of content may include:

Target audience characteristics may include:

Techniques may include:

Design specifications may include: