Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage testing of interactive media products.
It applies to individuals who plan and co-ordinate the testing process, analyse the results, and write the reports. This is a central role working with the production team, including designers, authors, programmers and graphic artists.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine criteria for testing | 1.1 Define testing criteria to make sure that products meet technical and quality outcomes 1.2 Determine, with relevant personnel, production points at which development will be tested 1.3 Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel |
2. Plan approach for product testing | 2.1 Identify various testing methods and their characteristics relevant for interactive media products 2.2 Determine testing methods to be used, considering project specifications, budget and time 2.3 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the user profile appropriate for testing the interactive media product, if required 2.4 Develop and document a plan for testing products at specified points during development and on completion 2.5 Establish records system to document testing results |
3. Test interactive media at specified production points | 3.1 Coordinate testing of products at identified production points 3.2 Create materials to be used in tests if required 3.3 Instruct and coordinate personnel involved in the testing process 3.4 Apply methods to test that products meet creative, production and technical requirements 3.5 Analyse test findings for usability and/or design deficiencies in the product designs 3.6 Record problems and faults detected and the remedial steps taken 3.7 Document the testing process according to enterprise procedures 3.8 Evaluate final products against previously determined criteria 3.9 Report summarised evaluation to relevant production personnel |
4. Evaluate testing process | 4.1 Review effectiveness of testing methods 4.2 Evaluate the testing process and records system for improvements 4.3 Save and archive findings to inform subsequent projects |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel
develop a plan for testing products that considers project specifications, budget and time
establish and use a records system to document results
conduct testing including:
creating any materials required
coordinating personnel
using testing methods that meet creative, production and technical requirements
analyse test results
compile reports and summaries of testing according to enterprise requirements
review and document testing processes and methods.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline typical criteria used for testing interactive media products
describe typical production points for testing interactive media products
explain testing methods that might be used for particular interactive media products and describe how these are implemented
outline the type of information that should be kept in a records system
outline typical challenges of coordinating testing of interactive media products and how to handle them.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
interactive media products under development
equipment used for testing.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 2.2, 3.6, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | Critically analyses and reviews test evaluation documents |
Writing | 1.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.2, 4.3 | Uses clear language and detailed text to document test criteria, test results and evaluation results Documents reports, record systems and progress charts in a suitable format |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 3.9 | Uses language and features appropriate to the audience to communicate test criteria, timeframes and key evaluation information Uses questioning and listening techniques to clarify requirements |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 3.7 | Takes account of quality and industry practice when resolving testing problems Ensures products adhere to quality requirements of the organisation |
Interact with others | 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 3.9 | Collaborates with others throughout all stages of the design process Selects and uses appropriate practices and protocols to communicate test processes and results |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4-3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 4.1-4.3 | Plans, organises and implements complex tasks for self and others Analyses complex information to solve problems and make decisions Uses digital tools for testing and record keeping |
Sectors
Visual Communication – Digital Content and Imaging