SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS This section the details of the contents of the basic, common and core units of competency required in ANIMATION NC II. COMPETENCIES UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION UNIT CODE : 500311105 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Obtain and convey workplace information Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey information Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas Appropriate non- verbal communication is used Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely Procedure of gathering workplace information Techniques in gathering information Effective methods of conveying information Written communication methods Techniques in conveying communication Different modes of communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities Gathering of workplace information skills Sourcing of information skills Sorting of information skills Obtaining workplace information skills Conveying workplace information skills Gathering and providing information in response to workplace Requirements Participate in workplace meetings and discussions Team meetings are attended on time Own opinions are clearly expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner Questions about simple routine workplace Effective communication Different modes of communication Written communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Decorum in participating workplace meetings and discussions Participating skills in workplace meetings and discussions Following simple spoken language Completing work related documents Estimating, calculating and recording routine workplace measures
procedures and matters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented Relating to people of social range in the workplace Gathering and providing information in response to workplace Requirements Complete relevant work related documents Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations Errors in recording information on forms/ documents are identified and properly acted upon Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines Methods of making/completing work related documents Company standards and procedures in making work related documents Effective communication Different modes of communication Written communication Organizational policies Communication procedures and systems Technology relevant to the enterprise and the individual’s work responsibilities Documenting skills Report writing skills work related documents Perform routine workplace duties following simple written notices Completing work related documents Estimating, calculating and recording routine workplace measures Ability to relate to people of social range in the workplace
EVIDENCE Critical aspects of Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: Prepared written communication following standard format of the organization Accessed information using communication equipment Made use of relevant as an aid to transfer information effectively Conveyed information effectively adopting the formal or informal communication Resource Implications The following resources should be provided: Fax machine Telephone Writing materials Internet Methods of Assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through: Direct Observation Oral interview and written test Context for Assessment Competency may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or through accredited institution
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT UNIT CODE : 500311106 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Describe team role and scope role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources vision/ mission statements policies and employee code of conduct process structure roles planning and decision making skills appropriately and consistent with the culture of the workplace skills to team role and of responsibilities Identify own role and responsibility within team role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized relationships within team and external to team are identified vision/ mission statements policies and employee code of conduct process structure roles planning and decision making and techniques of role and responsibility identification with a team skills appropriately and consistent with the culture of the workplace and responsibility identification skills Work as a team member and appropriate forms of communications are used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives and appropriate contributions are made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context in reporting are observed to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members of interacting with team members of communications used in effective interaction with team members of working as a team in working as a team Team working skills Communicating skills appropriately and consistent with the culture of the workplace Skills in observing protocols when making reports standard procedures when making reports Developing teamwork plans based on team’s role and objectives
OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Role and objective of team Work activities in a team environment with enterprise or specific sector Limited discretion, initiative and judgment maybe demonstrated on the job, either individually or in a team environment Sources of information Standard operating and/or other workplace procedures Job procedures Machine/equipment manufacturer’s specifications and instructions Organizational or external personnel Client/supplier instructions Quality standards OSH and environmental standards Workplace context Work procedures and practices Conditions of work environments Legislation and industrial agreements Standard work practice including the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality guidelines
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM UNIT CODE : 500311107 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting career growth and advancement. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Integrate personal objectives with organizational goals Personal growth and work are pursued towards improving the qualifications set for the profession and interpersonal relationships are maintained in the course of managing oneself based on performance evaluation Commitment to the organization and its goal is demonstrated in the performance of duties Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, etc.) Company policies Company operations, procedures and standards Company mission/vision statements Ways of integrating personal objectives with organizational Integrating skills of personal objectives with organizational goals Pursuing personal growth and work Demonstrating commitment to the organization and its goals Intra and Interpersonal skills Set and meet work priorities Competing demands are prioritized to achieve personal, team and organizational goals and objectives. Resources are utilized efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments Practices along economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities are followed as per established procedures Company policies procedures and standards Company and departmental goals and priorities Managing priorities and commitments Economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities Ways and means of practicing economic use and maintenance of equipment and facilities Setting skills of work priorities Meeting with work priorities Intra and Interpersonal skills Communication skills
Maintain professional growth and development Trainings and career opportunities are identified and availed of based on job requirements Recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated as proof of career advancement Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and career are obtained and renewed Ways of identifying trainings and career opportunities Techniques of seeking and receiving recognitions Procedures of obtaining licenses and/or certifications relevant to the job Identifying trainings and career opportunities Seeking recognitions are sought/received and demonstrated as proof of career advancement Obtaining and renewing Licenses and/or certifications relevant to job and career
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES UNIT CODE : 500311108 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the outcomes required to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements for occupational health and safety. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Identify hazards and risks Safety regulations and workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are clarified and explained based on organization procedures Hazards/risks in the workplace and their corresponding indicators are identified to minimize or eliminate risk to workplace and environment in accordance with organization procedures Contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies are recognized and established in accordance with organization procedures workplace safety regulations hazard control practices and procedures recognized OSH procedures and practices and regulations types and uses hygiene practices identification and control Value indicators safety and health protocol Safety consciousness Health consciousness Clarifying and explaining safety regulations and workplace safety and hazard control Identifying in the workplace and their corresponding indicators Recognizing contingency measures during workplace accidents, fire and other emergencies Practice of personal hygiene Interpersonal skills Communication skills Evaluate hazards and risks of maximum tolerable limits which when exceeded will result in harm or damage are identified based on threshold limit values (TLV) Effects of the hazards are determined OSH issues and/or concerns and identified safety hazards are reported to designated personnel in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant workplace OSH legislation Methods of identifying terms of maximum tolerable limits Hazard effects Reporting methods on OSH issues/concerns OSH procedures and practices and regulations PPE types and uses Hazards/risks identification and control Threshold Limit Value OSH indicators Organization safety and health protocol consciousness consciousness Identifying terms of maximum tolerable limits Determining effects of hazards and risks Reporting OSH issues and/or concerns Identifying safety hazards Hazards/risks identification and control skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills
Identify opportunities to do things better Be aware of own role in workplace innovation Opportunities for improvement are identified proactively in own area of work Information are gathered and reviewed which may be relevant to ideas and which might assist in gaining support for idea. Roles of individuals in suggesting and making improvements Positive impacts and challenges in innovation Types of changes and responsibility Identifying of individuals in suggesting and making improvements and the importance of involvement Listing of positive impacts and the challenges of change and innovation Identifying examples of the types of changes that are within and outside own scope of responsibility Discuss and develop with others Identify people who could provide input into ideas for improvements Select the best way of approaching people to begin sharing ideas Review and select ideas for follow up based on feedback Types of changes in the individual participation Improvements or innovations in the implementation Communication of ideas for improvement Providing examples of the types of changes that can occur as a result of effective individual participation within own scope of responsibility Listing of typical reasons why suggested improvements or innovations may not be implemented, including constraints Implement changes and present/ suggest ideas with others Take action to implement routine changes in consultation with others and within scope of own responsibility Present ideas and practical suggestions to the appropriate people about how improvements could be made Types of changes and effective individual participation Communicate for improvement Providing examples of the types of changes that can occur as a result of effective individual participation within own scope of responsibility Stating the typical reasons why suggested improvements or innovations may not be implemented, including operational and management constraints Describing how to prepare and communicate ideas for improvement to maximize likelihood of support.
EVIDENCE GUIDE Critical aspect of competency Assessment must show that the candidate: Identified ideas for improvements and used information from a range of sources including other people to review and select ideas to put forward for implementation Identified ideas are implemented and communicated to seek input from others. Implemented routine changes within scope of responsibility. Resource implication The following resources should be provided: Pens Note pads Method of assessment Competency in this unit may be assessed through: Evaluation Context of Assessment may be assessed individually in the actual workplace or simulation environment in TESDA accredited institutions UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE PROBLEMS UNIT CODE : 500311133 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to problem-solving techniques to determine the origin of a malfunction and plan for its resolution. ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Identify routine problems Identify routine problems or procedural problem areas. Define and determine problem to be investigated. Identify and document current conditions of the problem. Current industry hardware and software products and services Industry maintenance, service and helpdesk practices, processes and procedures Industry standard diagnostic tools Malfunctions and resolutions Identifying current industry hardware and software products and services Identifying current industry maintenance, services and helpdesk practices, processes and procedures Identifying current industry standard diagnostic tools Describing common malfunctions and resolutions. Determining the root cause of a routine malfunction
Look for solutions to routine problems Identify potential solutions to problem. Develop, document, rank and present recommendations about possible solutions to appropriate person for decision. Current industry hardware and software products and services Industry service and helpdesk practices, processes and procedures Operating systems Industry standard diagnostic tools Malfunctions and resolutions. Root cause analysis Identifying current industry hardware and software products and services Identifying services and helpdesk practices, processes and procedures. Identifying operating system Identifying current industry standard diagnostic tools Describing common malfunctions and resolutions. Determining the root cause of a routine malfunction Recommend solutions to problems Plan implementation of solutions Plan evaluation of implemented solutions Document recommended solution and submit to appropriate person for confirmation. Standard procedures Documentation produce Producing documentation that recommends solutions to problems Following established procedures
Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency Enterprise plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency are followed based on industry procedures Suggestions for improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency are made according to industry protocol Clarifications relating to work requirements, efficiency and impact of sustainable practices are sought from team members and/or supervisors. Enterprise plans Improvement of environmental practices and resource efficiency Impact of sustainable practices on work requirements and efficiency Preparation of environmental plan Sustainable practices Following enterprise plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency Making suggestions for improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency Seeking clarifications relating to work requirements and efficiency and impact of sustainable practices
CORE COMPETENCIES UNIT TITLE : APPLY TRADITIONAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR ANIMATION UNIT CODE : ICT 216300 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to apply drawing techniques in preparation for traditional animation productions. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Identify traditional drawing requirements for animation Different drawing materials are identified in preparation for hand drawing requirements. Animation drawing equipment are prepared to support hand drawing activities Drawing references are gathered to use as guide for lecture activities or assignments Storyboard, layout, background and sheet are identified according to task undertaken Verbal Communication Written Communication Layout drawings and instruction Animation terminologies and production procedure Physical Science (environment) Physiology (anatomy of human and animals) Mechanical science Basic principles of animation Computer line test equipment and materials in Identification of Storyboard, layout and sheet Drawing skills for both living and Analytical and comprehension skills Observational skills Skills in analyzing the animator’s and timing grid Effective Communication skills Skills in interpreting basic principles of animation Presentation skills Apply hand drawn techniques Hand & wrist pencil exercises techniques are performed on paper to practice right pencil grip, hand position and arm movement. Different Line drawing strokes are practiced to familiarize hand grip on pencil for line consistency. Basic construction techniques are applied to draw human figure, cartoons, animals and objects using basic shapes. Proportion of sizes is maintained in drawing characters, props and objects. Verbal Communication Written Communication Constructive Solid Geometry for basic shapes Human and Animal Anatomy Mechanical science Basic principles of animation Practicing 3Rs Re-use, Recycle/recover and environmental policies. Drawing skills for both living and Analytical and comprehension skills Effective Communication skills Skills in interpreting basic principles of animation Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S Human and animal anatomy drawing skills Skills in copying or tracing characters, Reduce,
Basic perspectives are applied to draw angles on characters, props, objects and backgrounds. objects and environment Skills in perspective drawings both living and non-living things. Apply line art drawings based on model sheet Model sheets are prepared to serve as reference for hand drawing activities. action poses, attitude poses and different facial expressions are drawn on-model. Different line drawing strokes are identified and applied based on the model sheet. Colored pencil is used to draw sketches, construction & proportion Lead pencil is used to draw quality line art in cleaning up rough drawings Full drawings in pencil line style are submitted for comments, corrections & evaluation of relevant personnel. Verbal Communication Written Communication Constructive Solid Geometry for Basic Shapes Human and Animal Anatomy (Rough action, attitude poses and different facial expressions) Mechanical science (rough movement and behavior) Basic principles of animation Practicing 3Rs Re-use, Recycle/recover and environmental policies Different Line drawing strokes Drawing skills for both living and Analytical and comprehension skills Effective Communication skills Skills in interpreting basic principles of animation Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Reduce,
Prepare Traditional Key Drawings Rough key animation drawings in a scene folder are counted and checked if complete and written on the provided exposure sheet. Rough breakdowns are checked if provided by the animator Timing grid is checked if written legibly and corresponding to the drawings indicated in the exposure sheet Special instructions from Animator or animation director are checked and read if written on the Timing grid or in the exposure sheet Traditional cleaned-up line quality stroke requirement for the final drawing is checked against the approved model sheets. Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Human anatomy Mechanical science Basic principles of animation Practicing 3Rs – Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Exposure Timing grid key animation drawings on exposure sheets breakdowns line quality stroke requirement Drawing skills for both living and non-living. Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing and exposure sheet Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S Produce Traditional cleaned-up key drawings All rough key drawings are arranged properly and flipped by hand to see and analyze the animation movements Key drawings poses and rough expressions are analyzed and understood as indicated in the storyboard and the exposure sheet. All rough key drawings pose that are off-model are redrawn using the correct model sheet construction & proportion. Rough body Attitude and facial expressions are maintained and captured during the redrawing and modeling process. breakdowns are analyzed, redrawn and put on model based on animation flow. Line quality stroke is applied to all redrawn Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Mechanical science Basic principles of animation Human anatomy platform data transfer Rough Key drawings poses and rough expressions Body Attitude and facial expressions Rough breakdowns Key drawing & breakdown labels animator instructions production information timing grid Cleaned-up Key drawings and breakdowns Practicing 3Rs – Re-use, Clean-up Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and breakdowns Effective skills Computer operation skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S
rough key animation poses and breakdowns. Key drawing & breakdown labels, animator instructions, production information, timing grid are copied carefully from the original key drawings and written clearly on the clean animation paper in the appropriate position. All final traditional key drawings and breakdowns are organized and bundled neatly together inside a folder. Old rough key drawings and rough breakdowns are also organized, bundled and returned neatly together inside scene folder. Scene folder contents are double checked, signed and submitted to appropriate personnel. Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Geometry for Basic Shapes Edit / Revise cleaned-up Key Drawings Scene folder with revision calls are read and understood based on the instructions written by a supervisor. All affected cleaned-up key drawings & breakdowns are redrawn based on the scope of the revision calls. Revised scene folder contents are doubled checked and signed off as done after all corrections are made. Revised scene folder is submitted to appropriate personnel. Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Mechanical science Basic principles of animation platform data transfer Rough Key drawings poses and rough expressions Body Attitude and facial expressions breakdowns Key drawing & breakdown labels animator instructions production information timing grid Cleaned-up Key drawings and breakdowns Practicing 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Clean-up Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and breakdowns Effective Communication skills Computer operation skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S
Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE Traditional animation equipment and materials May include: Animation Lightbox Animation disc Manual/ electric sharpener Desk lamp Animation paper Peg bar Bull clip Magic tape Light colored pencils Lead pencils Rubber/ kneaded eraser Reinforcement peg hole stickers Source material May include: Storyboard Lay-out drawings Director’s instructions Model sheets Exposure sheets Key animation drawings Animation folder / envelope Scene folder May include: Storyboard Lay-out Background Layout/ Rough Background Exposure sheets Key animation drawings Model sheets Special Instructions
UNIT CODE : ICT 216302 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce traditional in-between drawings to ensure that the flow of animation based on the traditional key drawings will move smoothly. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Identify requirements for traditional in-between drawings Traditional animation equipment & materials are identified and prepared according to the task undertaken. Traditional in-between requirements are identified from the given source material. Appropriate model sheets are gathered for reference in the given scene folder Incomplete materials and faulty equipment are reported to appropriate personnel Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all elements) Mechanical Science Basic principles of animation Traditional animation equipment & materials Traditional drawing requirements Model sheets Drawing skills for both living and non-living. Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing storyboard and exposure sheet Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Prepare materials for traditional drawings Required Model sheets are taped, clipped or pinned at a location easily seen by the eye within arm’s length of the drawing area. Animation paper and drawing materials are prepared in the drawing area for easy access. Cleaned-up key animation drawings and breakdowns in the scene folder are counted and checked if complete and written on the provided exposure sheet. Scene folder contents are checked if bundled, organized and complete inside the folder for reference. Timing grids are checked if written legibly on each cleaned-up key drawing and indicated on the exposure sheet Special instructions written on the cleaned-up key drawings and exposure sheet are noted and will be used for reference on in-between work. Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Mechanical Science Basic principles of animation Practicing 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Exposure Timing grids key animation drawings Knowledge on exposure sheets Rough breakdowns Cleaned-up line quality stroke requirement Drawing skills for both living and non-living. Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing storyboard Skills in reading and analyzing timing and exposure sheet Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S between between
Traditional cleaned-up key drawing line quality stroke is noted and will be followed strictly for all required drawings in the scene. Produce traditional drawings All cleaned-up key drawings and breakdowns are carefully held together and flipped by hand to see and analyze the line quality and animation movement flow. Two cleaned-up key drawings are arranged on top of each other at a time and higher number is always placed at the topmost pile. Light from the animation lightbox / table is opened to see through the two key drawings and see the intersecting lines of both papers. A clean sheet of animation paper is placed on top of the two cleaned-up key drawings in preparation to sketch the first traditional rough drawing. Timing written on the cleaned-up key drawing at the topmost pile is analyzed & followed to produce the traditional rough in-between sketch based on the length of the indicated timing grid lines and the model sheet. Traditional rough in-betweens are labeled properly based on the labeling system of the cleaned-up key drawings Breakdowns are strictly followed as an in-between drawing if provided in the scene folder. All remaining rough are produced from the timing grid lines written on the remaining pairs of arranged cleaned-up key drawings contained in the scene folder. Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Mechanical Science principles of animation Computer hardware requirements for linetest Cross platform data transfer key drawing poses and rough expressions Body attitude and facial expressions breakdowns drawing & breakdown labels instructions information grid Key drawings and breakdowns software 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns for Basic Shapes Clean-up and In-between Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S between between between
All rough in-betweens produced are carefully cleaned-up using the same line quality stroke clearly seen at the cleaned-up key drawings. All cleaned-up In-between drawings are carefully checked again against the light of the lightbox if all timing grid lines are followed. All final key drawings and drawings are shot in sequence at the linetest software to check model drawing & line consistency and to produce correct flow of in-between drawing. All cleaned-up key drawings & final in-between drawings are arranged, organized and bundled neatly together inside scene folder. Old rough key drawings and rough in-betweens are organized, bundled and returned neatly together inside scene folder. Scene folder contents are double checked, signed and submitted to appropriate personnel. Edit / Revise in-between drawings Returned folder with revision calls are read and analyzed based on the instructions written specifically for the affected drawings. All affected in-between drawings are redrawn accordingly based on the scope of the revision calls Revised scene folder contents and revision calls are doubled checked, organized properly and signed off as done after all corrections are made. Revised scene folder is submitted to appropriate personnel. Verbal Communication Written Communication Physical Science (all environments) Mechanical Science Basic principles of animation Computer hardware requirements for linetest Linetest software Cross platform data transfer In-between drawings Rough key drawing poses and rough expressions Clean-up and Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Effective Communication skills Presentation skills between
Body attitude and facial expressions breakdowns Key drawing & breakdown labels animator instructions production information timing grid Cleaned-up key drawings and breakdowns Practicing 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Geometry for basic shapes Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Traditional animation equipment & materials May include: Animation table lightbox animation disc Manual/ electric sharpener Desk lamp chair Animation paper Pegbar Ruler bull clip magic tape Light colored pencils Lead pencils Rubber/ kneaded eraser Reinforcement peghole stickers line test machine / computer linetest software Source material May include: Storyboard Lay-out drawings Director’s instructions Model sheets Exposure sheets Key animation drawings Animation folder / envelope Scene folder May include: Storyboard Lay-out Exposure sheets Key animation drawings Model sheets
gathered for reference in the given file folder. Range of industry standard 2D animation software including techniques are identified for suitability Software selected is in accordance with the specified delivery platform. Incomplete materials and faulty equipment are reported to appropriate personnel. Computer hardware requirements for playback Digital animation equipment & materials Digital Clean-up Drawing requirements Model sheets 2D animation software platform / delivery platform Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings User interface and basic tools of selected 2D animation software is utilized based on the client’s specific technical requirements. Scanned hard copy or soft copy of digital rough animation key drawings are provided in file folder per scene number. Digital rough breakdowns are checked if provided and indicated on timeline or exposure sheet Digital model sheets and special file instructions are gathered and uploaded for reference use on the specified task undertaken. Digital rough key drawings & breakdowns provided are played back to view and analyze the fluidity of animation movements and consistency in drawings New column or layer is added to the to the timeline or exposure sheet in preparation for the layer of the digital cleaned-up key drawings All off-model drawings are re-drawn based on digital model sheets provided and put and placed also in its own layer Verbal Communication Written Communication OHS Standards and 5S’s principles Intellectual Property Rights and concerns Knowledge in computer operations and applications OHS processes and procedures for computer hardware timeline or exposure sheet User interface and tools of 2D animation software Rough animation key drawings Digital rough breakdowns Digital model sheets special file instructions layering of drawing elements digital line size & stroke Digital Key drawing & Digital Breakdown labels production information Timing Cross platform data transfer Digital clean-up drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Computer operating skills Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S
Required digital line size & stroke is applied to all digital cleaned-up key drawings. Digital key drawing & digital breakdown labels, production information, timing grids are copied carefully from the original rough key drawings and written clearly at an appropriate position on the workspace All finished Digital drawing sequences are exported to video format and saved at scene file folder. Scene File folder contents are double checked and submitted to appropriate personnel Practicing 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Geometry for Basic Shapes Edit / Revise digital cleaned-up key drawings Returned file folder with revision calls are read and analyzed based on the instructions written. All affected digital drawings & breakdowns are redrawn accordingly based on the scope of the revision calls All revised digital drawings are labeled appropriately to distinguish that it is the latest revised version. Final Revised Digital cleaned-up drawings and breakdowns are exported to video format to check the consistency of revised drawings Revised File folder contents are and then saved in a different folder label as a revised work version. Revised scene file folder is submitted to appropriate personnel. Verbal Communication Written Communication OHS Standards and 5S’s principles Intellectual Property Rights and concerns Knowledge in computer operations and applications OHS processes and procedures for Computer Hardware User interface and of 2D animation software Rough Animation Key Drawings Digital Rough Breakdowns model sheets file instructions of drawing elements Line size & stroke Key drawing & Digital Breakdown labels information Clean-up and In-between Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Computer operating skills Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S
UNIT : PRODUCE DIGITAL IN-BETWEEN DRAWINGS UNIT CODE : ICT 216304 UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required to produce digital in-between drawings to ensure that the flow of animation based on the digital key drawings will move smoothly. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED SKILLS Identify requirements for Digital drawings Digital animation equipment & materials are identified and prepared according to the task undertaken. Digital in-between drawing requirements are identified from the given source material. Appropriate digital copies of model sheets are gathered for reference in the given file folder. Incomplete materials and faulty equipment are reported to appropriate personnel. Verbal Communication Written Communication OHS Standards and 5S’s principles Intellectual Property Rights and concerns OHS processes and procedures for Computer Hardware Digital animation equipment & materials Digital in-between Drawing requirements Source materials Digital model sheets Geometry for Basic Shapes timing grids and exposure sheet Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Effective Communication skills Computer operating skills Presentation skills Produce Digital In-between drawings Digital scene file folder is obtained containing digital cleaned-up key drawings & breakdowns Appropriate 2D animation software is used based on the file format contained inside the scene file folder. All digital cleaned-up key drawings and breakdowns are played back to see and analyze the animation movements Digital sheets and special file instructions are gathered and uploaded for reference use on the specified task undertaken. skin/ light table feature of the 2D animation software is used to see through the two digital Cleaned-up Key drawings and see Verbal Communication Written Communication OHS Standards and 5S’s principles Intellectual Property Rights and concerns OHS processes and procedures for Computer Hardware Use of 2D animation software. Digital sheets and special file instructions Onion skin/ light table feature Timing grid Digital rough labeling system digital breakdowns Cross platform data transfer Digital Drawing Skills Analytical and comprehension skills Skills in reading and analyzing timing grids and exposure sheet Skills in analyzing animation breakdowns Computer operating skills Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S between
Revised File folder contents and revision calls are double checked, organized and signed off as done after al corrections are made. Revised Digital drawings and drawings are exported to video format to check the consistency of revised drawings Revised file folder is submitted to appropriate personnel. Digital model sheets and special file instructions Onion skin/ lightbox feature Timing Digital Labeling and marking labeling system of the Cleaned-up Key drawings Cross platform data transfer Practicing 3Rs – Reduce, Re-use, Recycle/Recover and environmental concerns Geometry for Basic Shapes animation breakdowns Computer operating skills Effective Communication skills Presentation skills Practicing OSHS, EHSM, 3Rs and 5S RANGE OF VARIABLES VARIABLE RANGE Digital Animation Equipment & materials May include: Table computer computer peripherals Digitizing pen and tablet 2D animation software Keyboard USB removable hard drive Source material Storyboard Lay-out drawings Director’s instructions Model sheets Exposure sheets Key animation drawings File folder Also called directories a way to organize computer files. May include files of: Storyboard Lay-out Exposure sheets
Describe work as a team Discuss team goals and objectives Perform exercises in setting team and expectations scenario Identify: individual role and responsibility Practice Interacting effectively with others Read: Fundamental rights at work including gender sensitivity Understanding individual competencies relative to teamwork Types of individuals Role of leaders Group discussion Role play Lecture Oral evaluation Observation Written examination 2 hours Practice career professionalism Integrate personal objectives with organizational Discuss performance evaluation Read: Work values and ethics (Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, etc.) Understanding personal objectives Understanding organizational goals Demonstrate Intra and Interpersonal skills at work Demonstrate personal commitment in work Group discussion Lecture Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 hours Set and meet work priorities Discuss company policies, operations, procedures and standards Read: Time Management Basic strategic planning concepts Resource utilization and management Apply managing goals and time Practice: economic use of resources and facilities time management Group discussion Lecture Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 4 hours
Maintain professional growth and development Discuss company recognition and incentives Read: Career development opportunities Information on relevant licenses and or certifications personal career development Identify career opportunities Determine personal career development needs Group discussion Lecture Oral evaluation Written examination 2 Practice occupational health and safety Identify hazard and risks Discuss OHS procedures, practices and regulations Read OHS indicators Organizational contingency practices Practice hazards/risks identification and control Group discussion Lecture Oral evaluation Written examination 2 hours Evaluate hazard and risks Describe effects of safety hazards Read Threshold Limit Value –TLV Practice reporting safety hazards Demonstrate evaluating hazards and risks using communication equipment Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 hours Control hazards and risks Discuss: Organization safety and health protocol Company emergency procedure practices Practice personal hygiene Practice drills on responding to emergency Group discussion Demonstration Simulation Oral evaluation Observation 2 hours Maintain occupational health and safety awareness Identify emergency-related drills information Practice occupational safety and health standards on personal records in the workplace Practice emergency related drills in the workplace Lecture Role play Demonstration Simulation Written examination Observation 2 Contribute to workplace innovation Identify opportunities to do things better Lecture and discussion on: of individuals in suggesting and making improvements Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 hours
Positive impacts and challenges in innovation Types of changes and responsibility Identification of opportunities for improvement Discuss and develop ideas with others Lecture and discussion on: Types of changes in the individual participation Improvements or innovations in the implementation Communication of ideas for improvement Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 Implement changes and present/ suggest with others Lecture and discussion on: Types of changes and effective individual participation Typical reasons why suggested improvements or innovations may not be implemented, including operational and management constraints Present/Suggest in consultation with others for improvement Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 4 hours general workplace problems Identify routine problems Lecture and discussion on: Possible routine problems or procedural problem areas Current industry hardware and software products and services Malfunctions and resolutions Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 hours Look for solutions to routine problems Lecture and discussion on: Industry service and helpdesk practices, processes and procedures Operating systems Industry standard diagnostic tools Root analysis Identification of potential solutions to problem Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2
Recommend solutions to problems Lecture and discussion on: Standard/Established procedures Implementation of solutions Evaluation of implemented solutions Produce documentation that recommends solutions to identified problems Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 4 hours Exercise sustainable development in the workplace Identify current resource use Lecture and discussion on: Types of resources Techniques in measuring current usage of resources Calculating current of resources Data recording and storage Workplace resource efficiency issues Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 Comply with environmental regulations Lecture and discussion on: of workplace environment hazards Workplace environmental efficiency issues Environmental regulations Methods of meeting efficiency targets Identification of workplace environmental hazards and environmental regulations discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 2 hours Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency Lecture and discussion on: Enterprise for improvement of environmental practices and resource efficiency Sustainable practices Impact of sustainable practices on work requirements and efficiency Preparation of environmental plan Group discussion Lecture Role play Demonstration Oral evaluation Written examination Observation 4
Perform Computer Operations Plan and prepare for task to be undertaken Plan and prepare computer operation activity Determine task requirements on required output Determine appropriate hardware and software Identify/Select types of computers and basic features of different operating systems Interpret and follow client-specific guidelines & procedures Plan task as per data security guidelines Lecture Modular Computer training Project method On the job training Written/Oral examination Practical demonstration 4 hours Input data into computer Apply basic ergonomics of keyboard and computer user Enter/Encode data using appropriate computer programs/applications Check accuracy of encoded data/information per SOP Save and store inputted data in storage media Storage devices and categories of memory Identify and define relevant of software Lecture Modular discussion Project method On the job training Written/Oral examination Practical demonstration 4 hour Access information computer Select correct program/ application based on job requirements Access computer data/files Interpret general security, privacy legislation & copyright Use Productivity Application Microsoft office applications Learn Business Application Lecture Computer based training On the job training Written/Oral examination Practical demonstration 5 hours
CORE COMPETENCIES 536 hours Unit of Competency Learning Outcomes Learning Activities Methodology Assessment Approach Nominal Duration Apply Traditional drawing techniques for animation (136 hrs) Identify traditional drawing requirements for animation Identifying and preparing line drawing tools, materials, and equipment Identifying and preparing reference materials Familiarization on Animation terms and terminologies Familiarization on storyboards, layout, and model sheet Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 16 hours Apply hand drawn techniques Practicing Hand & exercises Familiarization oh different line drawing strokes Familiarization on construction drawing techniques Proportion and anatomy Perspective Drawing Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 80 Utilize line art drawings Familiarization on different Types of model sheets Character Construction Drawing Drawing Character actions, attitudes/ different facial expressions Lecture/ Discussion on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 40 hours Produce Traditional cleaned-up Key drawings (140 hrs) Identify requirements for Traditional clean drawings Identifying and Preparing materials, tools and equipment Clean-up drawing History of Animation Animation Workflow Principles and concept of Animation Preparing model sheets Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 8 hours Prepare Traditional Rough Key Drawings Animation Scene Folder Timing and Exposure Sheet Animation Keys (Key drawings) and animation breakdowns Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace 16 hours
Familiarization on different special instructions on folders Line quality: Techniques and Concept Labeling conventions/ Identifying symbols used for labeling animation drawings Interviews/ questioning Produce traditional cleaned-up drawings Modeling animation key drawings Producing cleaned-up key drawings for animation Head turn/ expressions (Cartoony, Realistic) Half body character turn (Cartoony, realistic) Character movements (walk cycles, run cycles) Dialogue (Lip-sync) Wave Principles or Wave actions Effects animation Applying line quality techniques Procedures and policies in keeping records Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 100 hours Edit/ revise up key drawings Identifying and analyzing different revision calls for cleaned-up key drawings Editing/ revising cleaned-up key drawings Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 16 Produce Traditional drawings (140 hrs) Identify requirements for traditional drawings Identifying and Preparing materials, tools and equipment for In-between drawing Concept of in-betweening on specification Do’s and Don’ts of in-betweening Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 8 hours
Prepare materials for Traditional drawings Preparing required model sheets for drawings Familiarization on different types of timings Interpretation of Clean-up drawings against in-between drawings Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 16 Produce drawings in actual folder Use of different timings Use of a breakdown, Direct and in-direct in-between Producing In-between drawings for animation Head turn/ expressions (Cartoony, Realistic) Half body character turn (Cartoony, realistic) Character movements (walk cycles, run cycles) Dialogue (Lip-sync) Wave Principles or Wave actions Effects animation Procedures for pegging and un-pegging Performing line test for in-between drawings Procedures and policies in keeping records Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 100 hours Edit /revise drawings Identifying and analyzing different revision calls for in-between drawings Editing/ revising cleaned-up and drawings 16 hours Produce digital cleaned-up key drawings (60hrs) Identify requirements for digital clean-up drawings Identifying and preparing tools, materials and equipment for Digital Clean-up drawings Familiarization on software user interface Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace 8 hours
Interviews/ questioning Produce Digital Clean-up drawings Familiarization on software tools and other features Familiarization on the digital clean up drawing procedures Producing Digital cleaned-up drawings for animation Head turn/ expressions (Cartoony, Realistic) Half body character turn (Cartoony, realistic) Character movements (walk cycles, run cycles) Dialogue (Lip-sync) Wave Principles or Wave actions Effects animation File exporting and saving Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 44 hours Edit/ revise digital cleaned-up key drawings Identifying and analyzing different revision calls for digital cleaned-up key drawings Editing/ revising digital cleaned-up key drawings Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 8 Produce Digital In-between drawing (60 hrs) Identify requirements for digital in-between drawings Identifying and preparing tools, materials and equipment for Digital Clean-up drawings Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 8
Produce Digital drawings Familiarization on skin/ lightbox feature Familiarization on different digital techniques Producing Digital In-between drawings for animation Head turn/ expressions (Cartoony, Realistic) Half body character turn (Cartoony, realistic) Character movements (walk cycles, run cycles) Dialogue (Lip-sync) Wave Principles or Wave actions Effects animation File saving and exporting Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 44 hours Revise/ edit Digital In-between drawings Identifying and analyzing different revision calls for digital in-between drawings Editing/ revising digital in-between key drawings Lecture/ Discussion Hands on Exercises Demonstration Viewing multimedia Written exam Practical exam Observation in workplace Interviews/ questioning 8 hours
3.4 LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Recommended list of equipment and materials for the conduct of training in Animation NC II (minimum class size of 20 students/trainees): EQUIPMENT MATERIALS Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description 21 Lightbox (with animation disc / peg bar) 21 Ergonomic computer tables and chairs 5 reams Animation 21 Peg bar 21 Pen Tablet 4” x 6” 1 pc Tape dispenser 21 Must have any of the following 2D software*: Toonboom Retas Pro After Effects CTP Pro Open Toonz Krita TV Paint 21 Desktop computer (software dependent specifications) with and keyboard 1 roll Adhesive tape 1” (e.g. magic tape, masking tape, etc.) 21 May include any of the following OS: Windows Mac Linux Ubuntu 1 Colored printer 2 sets (20 sheets per set) Samples of animation model packs – cartoony and realistic 1 pc 1 TB External hard drive 1 Projector 3 boxes Light colored pencils 1 box Eraser 1 pc Speaker 2 boxes Lead Pencil (2B) 4 pcs pencil sharpener 3pcs Ruler 1 pc Line test software * Can be either educational, license and open-source software Due to the fast-changing nature of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, TVET providers are reminded to use and provide their trainees with the latest technology tools, equipment and materials where appropriate and applicable. 3.5 TRAINING FACILITIES Based on class size of 20 students/trainees the space requirements for the teaching/learning and circulation areas are as follows: TEACHING/LEARNING AREAS SIZE IN METERS AREA IN SQ. METERS QTY TOTAL AREA IN SQ. METERS Lecture Area 5 x 8 40 1 40
ANNEX A. ICT COMPETENCY MAP – ANIMATION NC II BASIC COMPETENCIES Receive and Respond to Workplace Communication Work with Others Demonstrate work values Practice basic housekeeping procedures Participate in Workplace Communication Work in a Team Environment Practice career professionalism Practice occupational health and safety procedures Lead Workplace Communication Lead Small Team Develop and practice negotiation skills Problems Related to Work Activities Use mathematical concepts and techniques Use relevant technologies Utilize Specialist Communication Skills Develop Team and Individuals Apply Problem Solving Techniques in the Workplace Collect, analyze and organize information Plan and Organize Work Promote environmental protection COMMON COMPETENCIES Apply Quality Standards Perform Computer Operations CORE COMPETENCIES Communicate effectively in a customer contact center Render quality customer service Utilize enterprise/ company technology Conduct contact center campaign Provide specialized support and assistance to customers Lead a contact center work team Manage the activities of a contact center work team Use business technology Use medical technology to carry out task Produce text from audio transcription Review/edit documents Lead a team in delivering quality service Apply traditional drawing techniques for animation Produce traditional cleaned-up drawings Produce traditional drawings Produce Traditional key poses/drawings for animation Create 2D digital animation Export Animation into Video file format Produce digital cleaned-up drawings Produce digital drawings Produce background designs Composite and edit animation sequence Create 3D digital animation Produce storyboard for animation Coordinate the production of animation Produce over-all designs for animation Produce key drawings for animation Create 3D models for animation Apply 3D texture and lighting to 3D models Set character rigging Animate character Composite and render animation sequence Create 2D digital animation Produce cleaned-up and in-between drawings Use an authoring tool to create an interactive sequence Produce key drawings for animation Utilize Software Methodologies Develop Responsive Web Design Create Interactive Websites (Using JavaScript) Develop Website Backend Systems Develop designs for a logo Develop designs for print media Develop designs for user experience Develop designs for user interface Develop designs for product packaging Design booth and product/window display