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Create 2D digital animations

Create 2D digital animations

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAANM301
State Code
AWK04
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
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100399 - Visual Arts And Crafts, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement design concepts and use industry animation software to create 2D animations for inclusion in interactive media products, short stand-alone animated sequences and basic games. It applies to individuals who work in a team environment and report to a senior animator, designer, director or producer. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify animation requirements
  • 1.1 Clarify 2D animation requirements, including design specifications and storyboard in consultation with relevant people
  • 1.2 Clarify target users or audience and requirements with regard to output formats and delivery platforms
2. Generate and assess ideas
  • 2.1 Review animations, artworks and other creative sources that may inspire design ideas
  • 2.2 Generate a range of animation ideas that are technically feasible, respond to specifications and provide creative solutions to all design issues
  • 2.3 Discuss animation ideas with relevant people
3. Plan approach
  • 3.1 Assess the range of 2D animation software to determine compatibility with design specifications
  • 3.2 Select the most appropriate 2D animation software in consultation with relevant people
  • 3.3 Evaluate initial design ideas and discuss with relevant people to select final design concept to meet production requirements and timelines
4. Produce animations
  • 4.1 Apply basic screen, visual design, communication and animation principles and animation techniques to produce animated sequences based on concept
  • 4.2 Use animation software to import or generate sufficient quantity of key frames to establish required actions
  • 4.3 Check copyright conditions on images from external sources
  • 4.4 Combine animated objects to produce single sequences according to creative requirements and specifications
  • 4.5 Integrate audio assets where necessary
  • 4.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
  • 4.7 Save and store animations using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions
5. Finalise animations
  • 5.1 Review animations to assess creative solutions to design specifications, appropriateness to users or audience and technical feasibility
  • 5.2 Discuss and confirm with relevant people additional requirements or modifications to overall designs or animations and undertake necessary amendments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1064 CUFANM301A Create 2D digital animations Unit of competency