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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Design and develop two dimensional animation elements

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117552	Design and develop two dimensional animation elements
ORIGINATOR
SGB Audio-visual Media Production
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language			Communication Studies
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard requires learners to be able to design moving graphic elements for interactive media in line with given specifications, usually in the form of a brief from a client. Learners generally work in the Interactive Media industry as digital designers. Competence to design moving graphic elements for interactive media is desired in the media field, thereby meeting the needs of industry whilst simultaneously empowering the learner

Credited learners are capable of:

Identifying the key requirements within given specification

Evaluating the viability of the design ideas against given specifications

Creating and sourcing Moving Graphic content

Creating two dimensional animation elements

Assessing two dimensional animation elements against relevant requirements

Finishing two dimensional animation elements for execution

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The credits and level assigned to this unit standard is based on the assumption that learners have already attained the following competencies:

Language and communication at NQF Level 4

Mathematic literacy at NQF Level 4

Scientific measurements and description of,- colours, resolution, and light

Produce a presentation using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Produce computer spreadsheets using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Produce word processing documents using basic functions at NQF Level 2

Operate a personal computer system, at NQF Level 2

Operate personal computer peripherals, at NQF Level 2

Use personal computer operating system, at NQF Level 2

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

The range of this Unit Standard is evident from the Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria above

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Identify the key requirements within given specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Key requirements are identified within given specifications, accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Key requirements are prioritised within given specifications, accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Conflicting requirements are identified, accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Requirements are evaluated against given specifications and find applicable solutions to comply with digital technology constraints found

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Variations to production are reported to decision makers, accurately and within required time scales

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Evaluate the viability of the design ideas against given specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Design criteria are identified accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Viability of design ideas are determined according to given specification

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Differences between design ideas and agreed criteria are identified and agreements recorded on most suitable design directions to be taken

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Alternate design ideas are accurately identified, using valid and reliable evidence, where design ideas do not meet agreed criteria

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Amendments are incorporated into designs without compromising the potential of designs

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Amendments are appropriately presented to decision makers for approval

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Create and source Moving Graphic content.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Content is created to achieve the optimum aesthetic effect with productions' style, technical requirements and limitations specified, in accordance with given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Content is sourced to achieve the optimum aesthetic effect with productions' style, technical requirements and limitations specified, in accordance with given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Content is presented, created and sourced, to decision makers in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Feedback by decision makers is recorded accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Necessary alterations to moving graphic content is made accurately and according to decision makers' amendments

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Given specifications and design drafts, alterations and final materials are stored according to specific requirements

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Create two dimensional animation elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Relevant content is converted into two dimensional animations achieving the optimum aesthetic effect in accordance with given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Two dimensional animations conform with productions' style and technical requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Two dimensional animations are tested to determine whether all elements function according to given specification

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Completed animations are saved in relevant formats and stored securely according to specific requirements

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Assess two dimensional animation elements against given specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Completed two dimensional animations are assessed against given specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Deviations from given specifications are noted accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Reasons for deviations from given specifications are supported by accurate documentation

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Final assessments are presented to decision makers in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Feedback is recorded accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Necessary alterations are assessed and completed according to given specifications

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6

Finish two dimensional animation elements for execution.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Final products are accurately assessed for quality and relevance

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Elements which fail to meet standards as per given specifications, are brought to an acceptable condition

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Written agreements that productions meet given specifications are obtained from all relevant decision makers

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Given specifications, written assessments, feed-back and recorded alterations as well as any other supporting documentation are filed accurately and securely

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Final materials are backed up securely to stated specifications

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Final materials are prepared and delivered as required by given specifications

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by a relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programmes that result in the outcomes specified for this unit standard.

Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with a relevant ETQA.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with a relevant ETQA.

The relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines and the agreed ETQA procedures will oversee moderation of assessment and is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this unit standard.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Credited learners understand and can explain:

Requirements of given specifications

Effective communications techniques, including presentation skills, active listening, questioning and non-verbal communication

Requirements for working in a team

Planning processes, including mapping and sequencing of events, controlling required resources and planning for contingencies

Quality control criteria

Technical feasibility processes

The computer industry and new available software and hardware

Work related/industry specific trends and developments

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems where responses to problems show that such critical and creative thinking has been used to make responsible decisions when creating 2D animation elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in planning and creating 2D animation elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in 2D animation production studios.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information required for the production and creation of 2D animation elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when presenting 2D animation production to decision makers.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when creating 2D animation in the work environment.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation while working on 2D animation elements in the production environment.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

Assessors should keep the following principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments against this unit standard:

Focus the assessment activities on gathering evidence in terms of the main outcome expressed in the title to ensure assessment is integrated rather than fragmented. Remember we want to declare the person competent in terms of the title. Where assessment at title level is unmanageable, then focus assessment around each specific outcome, or groups of specific outcomes.

Make sure evidence is gathered across the entire range, wherever it applies. Assessment activities should be as close to the real performance as possible, and where simulations or role-plays are used, there should be supporting evidence to show the learner is able to perform in the real situation.

Do not focus the assessment activities on each assessment criterion. Rather make sure the assessment activities focus on outcomes and are sufficient to enable evidence to be gathered around all the assessment criteria.

The assessment criteria provide the specifications against which assessment judgements should be made. In most cases, knowledge can be inferred from the quality of the performances, but in other cases, knowledge and understanding will have to be tested through questioning techniques. Where this is required, there will be assessment criteria to specify the standard required.

The task of the assessor is to gather sufficient evidence, of the prescribed type and quality, as specified in this unit standard, that the learner can achieve the outcomes again and again and again. This means assessors will have to judge how many repeat performances are required before they believe the performance is reproducible.

All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well documented principles of assessment: appropriateness, fairness, manageability, integration into work or learning, validity, direct, authentic, sufficient, systematic, open and consistent

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	49121	National Certificate: Interactive Media	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MICTS

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	Clean Heat Academy
2.	Frayintermedia Cc
3.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
4.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd