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Operate new media software packages

Operate new media software packages

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTTEN206
State Code
AWD59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce a media design through selection and appraisal of media software tools, assessment and manipulation of software functions and the use and creation of graphics and editing media files.It applies to individuals who want an introduction to the use of media software packages and may eventually lead to employment in graphic design, industrial design, or production of promotional and marketing media material.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify relevant new media software and supporting hardware to meet design brief
  • 1.1 Perform media work in a safe manner to comply with work health and safety (WHS) criteria and accepted industry practice
  • 1.2 Identify basic requirements of media design brief, including user environment from customer specifications
  • 1.3 Research and review new media software and hardware available to realise design requirements
  • 1.4 Select a new media software program to meet design brief requirements
  • 1.5 Identify relevant new media hardware to support design brief requirements
  • 1.6 Select, re-encode and transcode relevant file formats to process and modify digital media files to suit user application
2. Develop a new media graphic design
  • 2.1 Review design brief to ensure customer requirements are well interpreted
  • 2.2 Procure or create suitable graphics, video or sound to meet requirements of design brief
  • 2.3 Manipulate graphics, video or sound using freely available software tools for evaluating capabilities and limitations of different software packages
  • 2.4 Produce a media design according to customer specifications, and save new media files using designated file formats
3. Review new media design
  • 3.1 Evaluate media design for creative, dramatic and technical quality, file size, and data suitability to meet the brief
  • 3.2 Test and run graphics, video and sound of media design as part of a multimedia presentation, and present designs in the appropriate format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3442 ICTTEN2218A Operate new media software packages Unit of competency