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D1065 - Create 3D Digital Animation

 

Aims:

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to animate simple 3D models and create 3D animations.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

 

Elements and Performance Criteria:

Clarify animation requirements.
With reference to production documentation, clarify 3D animation requirements and design specifications in consultation with relevant personnel.
Examine the models to be animated to determine the most appropriate animation techniques.
Identify the file format and delivery platform for animated sequences.
Identify factors that may influence animation design approach.
In consultation with relevant personnel, clarify work flow sequences to ensure that production schedule deadlines are met.
Plan approach.
Research animations, artworks and other creative sources that may inspire visual design ideas.
Generate a range of animation ideas that are technically feasible, respond to briefs and provide creative solutions to all design issues.
Present animation ideas to relevant personnel using appropriate design techniques.
Adjust approach to incorporate feedback and agree on final design concepts.
Discuss and select 3D animation software with relevant personnel to ensure that animated sequences meet specified outcomes.
Analyse audio assets supplied for animations as required.
Produce animated sequences for review.
Create 3D animations using animation techniques to suit design requirements.
Apply basic animation principles,screen principles,visual design principles and communication principles.
Apply real world camera techniques to virtual cameras used in 3D animation.
Render completed animated sequences.
Save and store animated sequences using appropriate output file formats, standard naming conventions and version control protocols.
Present 3D animated sequences to relevant personnel for evaluation by agreed deadlines.
Finalise animated sequences.
Review animated sequences to assess creative solutions to design briefs, appropriateness to users/audience and technical feasibility.
Discuss and confirm with relevant personnel additional requirements or modifications and complete changes as required.

 

 

Evidence Guide:

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:


creation of 3D digital animated sequences that:

demonstrate the principles of basic screen, visual design and communication
meet the technical requirements of specific platforms
satisfy the design brief and client requirements
collaborative approach to work
attention to detail
ability to meet production deadlines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a range of resources, equipment and current industry-current software as listed in the range statement
where sound is integrated in animated sequences, access to a range of suitable software to support the integration of sound and visual elements
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
critical analysis of a range of 3D digital animated sequences created by the candidate to determine ability to meet design requirements
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
informal questioning and discussion, including response to feedback and diagnostics
review of portfolios of evidence, authenticated showreels and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFANM303A Create 3D digital models
CUFDIG303A Produce and prepare photo images
CUFDIG304A Create visual design components
CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets.