CUAANM412 — Create digital visual effects

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45 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Clarify work requirements

1.1Clarify requirements for digital visual effects with reference to production documentation
1.2Identify workflow sequences and production deadlines to be met, in consultation with required personnel
1.3Select software that best suits type of production and delivery platform for which visual effects sequences are being created
1.4Gather and analyse reference material used as inspiration for visualising final sequences

2 Prepare components required for creating visual effects

2.1Check all assets are in the correct output file format and do not infringe copyright laws
2.2Create optimum visual impact by choosing digital visual effects that best represent the vision of scripts
2.3Check components comply with storyboard requirements
2.4Determine methods and techniques to create required digital visual effects

3 Assemble previsualisations

3.1Create previsualisation of required visual effects sequences using appropriate assets and compositing techniques
3.2Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for extended periods of time
3.3Experiment with previsualisation to establish results in line with work requirements
3.4Solve problems that arise during the process of creating visual effects as required
3.5Submit previsualisation visual effects sequences to required personnel for evaluation and feedback

4 Produce visual effects

4.1Create final visual effects using feedback from previsualisation sequences
4.2Render visual effects to desired format according to work requirements
4.3Submit visual effects sequences to required personnel for evaluation and feedback by agreed deadlines

5 Finalise visual effects

5.1Adjust visual effects using feedback and according to design and production specifications as required
5.2Save files to specified storage system accessible to production team
5.3Make back-up copies of files, and save and store visual effects using appropriate output file formats and standard naming conventions
5.4Review own work and process used for creating digital visual effects and note areas for future improvement

Performance evidence

create digital visual effects sequences for at least two different projects.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
select visual effects software appropriate for delivery platform
assemble previsualisations based on storyboards and scripts
store visual effects in appropriate file formats using industry naming conventions
ensure product meets all requirements and production deadlines
review own performance and the visual effects process for improvement.

Knowledge evidence

required file formations and standard naming conventions
typical challenges of creating visual effects and strategies to handle these
processes for using selecting visual effects software
strategies to evaluate performance to improve techniques
visual impact of effects such as lighting, colour and composition
impact of delivery platforms on the process of creating visual effects
compositing methods and techniques as they apply to visual effects creation
process of rendering visual effects
procedures for checking copyright requirements
work health and safety requirements relating to working with computers and keyboards.

Foundation skills

Learning: Uses appropriate communication practices to seek and respond to feedback from others
Oral communication: Clearly states work requirements and listens carefully to discussion and feedback using questions as required
Reading: Identifies most efficient approach to the job using textual and diagrammatic information; Refers to script and storyboard requirements during all stages of production
Writing: Uses clear language to convey project workflow, process improvement opportunities and to complete work-related documentation
Problem solving: Solves technical and production problems as required
Self-management: Follows organisational procedures when managing files and directories including back-up of files; Follows work health and safety requirements; Manages time and priorities to ensure job outcomes meet production requirements
Teamwork: Meets production deadlines by collaborating with other personnel
Technology: Selects software for different productions and selected delivery platforms

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What does an assessment tool for CUAANM412 need to cover?

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