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Produce a digital animation sequence

Produce a digital animation sequence

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTGAM517
State Code
AUT89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020115 - Computer Graphics
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce a digital animation sequence for the 3-D and digital effects environment, involving the completion of a digital editing project.It applies to individuals with high-level mathematical, technical and communication skills working as concept artists, game designers, games programmers, animators and other personnel working in the game development industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop or source story or concept
  • 1.1 Research ideas for the animation sequence
  • 1.2 Produce treatment of an animation sequence
2. Develop plan and determine components required for the animation sequence
  • 2.1 Produce and work according to the production plan
  • 2.2 Develop a storyboard detailing the 3-D animation
  • 2.3 Create concept drawings for 3-D models
  • 2.4 Show evidence of the reference material used for storyboard and concept drawings
3. Produce the animation sequence using 3-D software
  • 3.1 Use the production plan to create the animation
  • 3.2 Select appropriate frames per second to use for the animation
  • 3.3 Use references to create assets
  • 3.4 Create a 3-D animation project using 3-D modelling and animation software
  • 3.5 Animate components of the 3-D environment to reflect the planned animation sequence
  • 3.6 Using 3-D modelling and animation software, produce high-end lighting techniques
4. Render and finalise the 3-D animation sequence
  • 4.1 Select the appropriate resolution and aspect ratio
  • 4.2 Employ 3-D modelling software to render the animated sequence
  • 4.3 Review the rendered frames against the initial storyboard concept
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7820 ICAGAM517A Produce a digital animation sequence Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBU55 ICTGAM543 Produce digital animation sequences Unit of competency