Summary of unit Learning aim Key content areas Assessment approach A Investigate the purpose
and characteristics of
digital animations and
effects that are an
important part of
communication
A1 Purpose of and legal
requirements for digital
animations and effects
A2 Techniques for and
principles of creating
digital animations
A3 Principles of creating
digital effects
A4 Hardware and software
tools for digital
animations and effects
A report on the purpose
and characteristics of
digital animation and
effects products, including
how the technical
characteristics impact on
the product.
The characteristics include:
local legal requirements,
animation and effects
principles, and hardware
and software tools used to
create the digital products.
B Design a digital
animation and effects
product to meet a client
brief
B1 Planning products
incorporating digital
animations and effects
B2 Design documentation
for digital animations
and effects products
B3 Reviewing and refining
designs for animations
and effects
A design specification
showing the planning and
design of an animation and
effects product that could
be used in a larger media
product.
Digital animations and
effects files that fulfil the
design specifications,
accompanied by
supporting development
and testing
documentation.
An evaluation of the digital
animation and effects
product against the client’s
brief. The product may be
developed for inclusion in
a larger media product,
such as a computer game.
A record of personal
performance while
completing the activity
such as whether work
was submitted on time.
