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Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media

Develop complex 3-D software for games and interactive media

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM535
State Code
OBU64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to employ multiple 3-D frameworks and libraries, build a graphical user interface (GUI) and develop complex 3-D software with documentation generated using applicable tools.It applies to programmers who support the design, development and programming of 3-D media and digital games as part of a larger development team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define 3-D software requirements and prepare to develop software
  • 1.1 Establish complex 3-D software requirements and applicable legislative and organisational standards
  • 1.2 Employ integrated development environment facilities and include existing 3-D, audio and physics libraries applicable to games or interactive media production
  • 1.3 Configure a 3-D environment compatible with specified platform using existing library facilities and applicable language
  • 1.4 Research and select applicable frameworks or games engine applicable to complex 3-D software requirements
2.Use multiple frameworks provided or engines
  • 2.1 Instantiate virtual objects in complex 3-D environment
  • 2.2 Import complex pre-constructed models retrieved from persistent storage into 3-D environment using scripts and library routines
  • 2.3 Animate 3-D objects required by game play and handle collisions between objects in 3-D environment using code
  • 2.4 Generate code and manipulate 3-D objects texturing and other attributes of models during run-time execution
  • 2.5 Incorporate environmental elements and enhance user experience according to project requirements
  • 2.6 Apply functionality to 3D game objects by modifying or extending existing classes
  • 2.7 Select and use exception handling techniques and confirm program stability in complex 3-D environment that uses multiple libraries
3. Create complex GUI for 3-D environment
  • 3.1 Employ integrated development environment facilities and include existing 3-D compatible GUI controls applicable to complex games or interactive media production
  • 3.2 Combine predefined GUI elements and create complex interface for 3-D environment according to project requirements
  • 3.3 Modify scripts and code and customise existing GUI elements according to project requirements
  • 3.4 Write code that processes events raised by complex GUI in 3-D environment
  • 3.5 Create GUI events and modify configuration of complex 3-D environment
4. Debug and finalise complex 3-D software
  • 4.1 Use stand-alone debugging tools and tools provided by integrated development environment and examine variables and trace running code across multiple libraries
  • 4.2 Employ debugging facilities according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Seek feedback from required personnel and amend as required
  • 4.4 Identify and choose applicable integrated or third-party documentation tools
  • 4.5 Create and maintain code documentation for complex 3-D project using selected integrated or third-party tools
  • 4.6 Obtain final sign-off from required personnel
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