Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

Qualification
National Code:
ICA50911
State Code:
D575
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0299 - Other Information Technology
Original TGA Release Date
07/11/2013
Approved Date
08/11/2011
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Technical (3400)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
850
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2013
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/11/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and refining digital media technologies as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. It provides the opportunity to work in new and emerging digital media technology areas, such as online, and interactive design and development, and with tools and equipment, such as software, Web 2 tools, technologies and mobile devices.

Job roles

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

digital media designer
digital media developer
digital media developer/engineer
digital media authoring specialist
digital media producer.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)
- seven (7) core units plus
- eleven (11) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- up to eleven (11) from the elective units listed below
- up to three (3) from elsewhere in ICA11 or any other Training Package or accredited course at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7879 ICAICT418A Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment 40 Unit of competency
D0911 BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
D7809 ICAGAM504A Manage interactive media production 40 Unit of competency
D7921 ICAPMG501A Manage IT projects 80 Unit of competency
D0649 BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts 30 Unit of competency
D7897 ICAICT515A Verify client business requirements 40 Unit of competency
D7880 ICAICT419A Work effectively in the digital media industry 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to eleven (11) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D8039 ICAPRG527A Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 50 Unit of competency
D8010 ICAPRG418A Apply intermediate programming skills in another language 60 Unit of competency
D8150 ICAWEB501A Build a dynamic website 30 Unit of competency
D7868 ICAICT406A Build a graphical user interface 20 Unit of competency
D8149 ICAWEB429A Create a markup language document to specification 20 Unit of competency
D7816 ICAGAM512A Create and implement designs for a 3-D games environment 50 Unit of competency
D7829 ICAGAM526A Create complex 3-D characters for games 60 Unit of competency
D7817 ICAGAM514A Design and create models for a 3-D and digital effects environment 50 Unit of competency
D1121 CUFDIG507A Design digital simulations 50 Unit of competency
D1117 CUFDIG503A Design e-learning resources 40 Unit of competency
D1118 CUFDIG504A Design games 40 Unit of competency
D1116 CUFDIG502A Design web environments 50 Unit of competency
D8091 ICASAS504A Develop and conduct client acceptance test 25 Unit of competency
D8002 ICAPRG409A Develop mobile applications 50 Unit of competency
D1160 CUFPOS401A Edit screen content for fast turnaround 50 Unit of competency
D7896 ICAICT514A Identify and manage the implementation of current industry-specific technologies 60 Unit of competency
D7785 ICADMT501A Incorporate and edit digital video 50 Unit of competency
D7778 ICADBS504A Integrate database with a website 25 Unit of competency
D1206 CUVPHI504A Investigate and exploit innovative imaging options 50 Unit of competency
D7815 ICAGAM511A Manage testing of games and interactive media 30 Unit of competency
D7894 ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise 25 Unit of competency
D1156 CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing 50 Unit of competency
D7820 ICAGAM517A Produce a digital animation sequence 60 Unit of competency
D2971 CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings 92 Unit of competency
D2959 CUSSOU302A Record and mix a basic music demo 40 Unit of competency
D8163 ICAWEB516A Research and apply emerging web technology trends 80 Unit of competency
D8005 ICAPRG413A Use a library or pre-existing components 35 Unit of competency
D8012 ICAPRG425A Use structured query language 55 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C875 ICA50905 Diploma of Information Technology (Multimedia) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWD9 ICT50915 Diploma of Digital Media Technologies Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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