Elements and Performance Criteria

Relevant personnel may include:

designer

trainer

supervisor

programmer

graphic designers

instructional designers

other specialist staff

Components of the multimedia production specification may include:

images

text

animation

graphics

Output formats may include:

RTF

GIFF

MIDI

Jpeg

PICT

TIFF

HTML

DIR

Authoring software may include:
a wide range of programs, some current examples of which may be:
Pagemill
Frontpage
Dreamweaver
Flash
Director
Hyper Studio

NOTE: These programs are constantly being upgraded and replaced and appropraite up-to-date progras should be selected.

Delivery platform may include:

world wide web

CD-ROM

Multimedia productions may include or be included in:
aspects or sections of film/video production:
feature
documentary
short film and/or video
animations
commercials
live or pre-recorded performances
music video
television production of any type (music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)
live or pre-recorded television productions
educational product
game
promotional product
information product
training product
e-commerce
a range of others

Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
knowledge of computers and computer operating systems
knowledge of scope and elements of multimedia
skills in using appropriate authoring software, including its primary tools and features
knowledge of digital components of multimedia, their distinguishing features and functions
features and functions of multimedia operating systems
the role of multimedia
knowledge of the limiting factors of computer hardware
knowledge of health and safety standards
effective communication skills

Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUFWRT07A Write an interactive script for multimedia
CUSRAD01A Collect and organise information

Critical aspects of evidence
Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed.
Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the development of a discrete multimedia sequence that operates as planned and provides appropriate interactivity and effective design

Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include:
practical demonstration (direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance)
role play
case studies
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview aimed at evaluating the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence which demonstrate the processes used in developing and realising the creative concept

Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of resources, equipment and software listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the multimedia industry.

Communicating ideas and information
(2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(3)