ICA50905 - Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing, utilising and securing multimedia. A person competent in these competencies could work in the area of online services or multimedia development. The qualification has a relatively small core unit base with the potential for inclusion of a wide range of design, ICT and multimedia units to suit particular needs. It does not include 'streams' as such but has grouped its electives list into 7 Electives Clusters as guidance for users who may wish to select related and complementary units.
In order to provide individuals with some guidance as to natural groupings present in the listed electives, this qualification shows the electives grouped into the following Electives Clusters:
Design
Animation
Games Development
Website
Multimedia Development
Digital and Video
Communication
Complementary, 'non-ICT' qualifications can be found in several other Training Packages including:
CUF07 Screen and Media
ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts
CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design
BSB07 Business Services
Job Roles
Possible job titles include:
Audio/Video Engineer
Contract Manager - Multimedia
Digital Media Specialist
Game Development Producer
Games Developer
Interaction Media Developer
Multimedia Authoring Specialist
Multimedia Designer
Multimedia Developer
Multimedia Developer/Engineer
Multimedia Producer
Multimedia Programmer
Multimedia Specialist Producer
PC Games Programmer
Project Manager - Multimedia
PS2 Lead Programmer
Software Engineer Games
Software Support Engineer
Streaming Media Specialist
Web Designer
Subjects
Qualification Structure
To attain the ICA50905 Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) 19 units must be achieved:
Achieve 8 Elective Units from any of the ICA50905 Elective Cluster lists below
Note: the grouping of units into these clusters is for guidance only. It is not a requirement of this qualification that a complete cluster be completed.
CUSADM07A Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships
CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project
ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison
Achieve 5 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources (Listed in Recommended Order)
from the Elective Cluster units above; and/or
elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (up to 3 units can be selected at Certificate IV); and/or
preferred Training Packages at Diploma or Advanced Diploma (CUF07 Screen and Media; ICP05 Printing and Graphic Arts; SIR07 Retail Services; CUV03 Visual Arts, Craft and Design); and/or
any other Training Package (up to a maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma based on documented industry or enterprise needs
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:
ICA50905 Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia)
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Multimedia Designer. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
communicating clear concepts and solutions to complex issues in an unambiguous manner to colleagues and clients
using plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information for example when negotiating with clients
using report writing skills for business, requiring depth in some areas, and analysis and evaluation of information, for example when developing supporting documentation
Teamwork
briefing design team members and allocating work roles to facilitate the orderliness and timeliness of the design process
participating in teams concerned with planning and evaluating the production of multimedia products
Problem Solving
ensuring projects meet client specifications
resolving technical problems by re-designing or amending the brief in consultation with the client
Initiative and Enterprise
making adjustments or recommendations to enhance the design according to the brief and in consultation with the client
transferring and applying theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Planning and Organising
designing the production cycle and project plan for a multimedia product
using project planning skills in relation to scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management for example when reviewing user requirements
Self-management
taking personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others
Learning
investigating and becoming conversant with current privacy legislation
providing learning and development opportunities for the project team
Technology
identifying technology needs, sourcing, purchasing, installing, configuring and testing multimedia components including software and hardware
