ICTGAM542 — Animate 3-D characters for digital games

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What an assessment for ICTGAM542 must cover

51 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 10 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine 3-D character model for animation requirements

1.1Obtain and analyse animation, storyboard and digital game requirements for 3-D character according to organisational procedures
1.2Determine target environments for 3-D digital character animation according to digital game requirements
1.3Establish required level of detail for 3-D character model animation
1.4Determine work-flow sequences, task requirements and confirm production schedule deadlines are met
1.5Research and select required games engine and platform according to digital game requirements
1.6Select software tools according to production pipeline and selected games engine and platform

2 Create 3-D animations

2.1Research and determine animation methodology applicable to task requirements
2.2Animate first pass, applying animation principles and experimenting with techniques to produce required movements
2.3Submit first pass to required personnel for feedback and approval
2.4Adjust as required and refine animation in passes until storyboard requirements are achieved
2.5Animate facial features with lip-syncing to match audio and design requirements of approved storyboard
2.6Create primary animations as required according to task requirements

3 Finalise and export animations

3.1Submit character animations to required personnel for final check
3.2Finalise projects according to organisational and production procedures
3.3Export animation and 3-D character model to required game engine
3.4Test character animations in game engine and on different devices according to organisational procedures
3.5Evaluate results and apply changes as required
3.6Obtain final sign-off for character animations from required personnel

Performance evidence

develop at least two animated character models according to digital game requirements
select tools compatible with target game engine and platform
render art on at least one small device and one large device and confirm pixels are optimised
export animated character model to target game engine according to organisational procedures
test character animations in the game engine and on at least two different devices

Knowledge evidence

3-D animation principles including relevance of anatomy and physical movement
different target environments for animated 3-D digital characters
development processes for animating 3-D characters
capabilities and constraints of game engines
attributes of industry standard game-play hardware and software products
different industry standard animation methodologies
function of a graph curve editor
risk and critical path management techniques applicable to 3-D character animation process
shading, texturing, weight and anticipation techniques relating to animating 3-D characters
transfer methodology, including rotoscope, hand key and motion capture
techniques for applying concept development and visualisation skills
techniques for using storyboard and script production
technology requirements and human resources required in the process of creating games
the importance and advantages of client communication on project work
budgeting and scheduling considerations for game design
time management techniques in project development
exporting and testing procedures for 3-D character animations
organisational procedures applicable to 3-D character animation process

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets, analyses and comprehends workplace documentation and images to aid implementation of job requirements
Writing: Creates required documents outlining complex design information according to industry standards and required formats
Oral Communication: Uses listening and questioning techniques and effective mode of communication to articulate complex concepts and information using industry language for intended audience
Numeracy: Applies numerical skills to develop applications using whole numbers, decimals and percentages when manipulating measurement, scale, ratio, coordinates, colour, shading and other 3-D elements
Teamwork: Implements strategies for a diverse range of colleagues and clients to build rapport and foster strong relationships
Initiative and enterprise: Investigates new and innovative ideas to continuously improve work practices and processes
Planning and organising: Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload, negotiating key aspects with others, including required capabilities, efficiencies and effectiveness. Monitors progress of plans and schedules, reviews and changes these according to new demands and priorities
Problem solving: Makes critical decisions quickly and intuitively in complex situations, taking into consideration a range of variables, including outcomes of previous decisions. Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations
Self-management: Selects, implements and seeks to improve protocols governing communications to clients and co-workers in a range of work contexts. Elicits feedback and provides feedback to others to improve self and workgroup behaviours
Technology: Uses and investigates new digital technologies and applications to manage and manipulate data and communicate with others in a secure and stable digital environment

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What does an assessment tool for ICTGAM542 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICTGAM542 needs to address all 51 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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