SELF-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Qualification: 2D ANIMATION NC III
Certificate of Competency 1: Produce Key Drawings for Animation
Instruction:
Read each of the questions in the left-hand column of the chart.
Place a check in the appropriate box opposite each question to indicate your
answer.
Can I? YES NO
Interpret animation specifications to meet requirements
Identify all relevant animation requirements from the storyboard,
layouts and director’s instructions or camera sheet
Identify animation requirements from the timings and
soundtrack breakdown
Identify and prepare all necessary materials and equipment to
be used according to the task to be undertaken
Calculate intermediate positions of figure along a path
that marks important visual transition/extremes of action
Produce and complete key drawings with relevant details from
material and styles
Produce and compile drawings with soundtrack breakdown
Ensure that the quantity of key drawings produced are within the
standard set for the agreed design/model and sufficient to
establish the action
Produce key drawings within the constraints and types of
production
Undertake line test to ensure smooth flow of movement
Make corrections to key drawings, animated elements and
images after review by relevant personnel
Label key drawings with animation breakdowns
Identify and store key drawings in accordance with company
procedures
Identify and store key drawings in accordance with company
procedures
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information gathered will only be
used for professional development purposes and can only be accessed by concerned
assessment personnel and my manager/supervisor.
Candidate’s Name: Date:
ICTA2D307-0609 1
2D Animation NC III
Qualification: 2D ANIMATION NC III
Certificate of Competency 2: Produce Cleaned-Up and In-Betweened Drawings
Instruction:
Read each of the questions in the left-hand column of the chart.
Place a check in the appropriate box opposite each question to indicate your
answer.
Can I? YES NO
Identify all relevant clean-up requirements from the appropriate
source material
Check all key drawings and refer any problems or errors
encountered to appropriate personnel
Check all animation breakdowns against the camera sheet,
and refer any problems or errors to relevant personnel
Identify and prepare all necessary materials and equipment
according to the task undertaken
Produce cleaned-up drawings consistent with requirements of
source materials and within the constraints of the production*
Match and model cleaned-up drawings to animators’ keys*
Copy and number all animation breakdowns accurately onto
cleaned-up drawings
Refer any revision or correction required to relevant personnel
Record and store cleaned-up drawings properly in accordance
with company procedures and policies
Identify and check requirements for in-betweened drawings
Produce in-betweened drawings within the constraints of the
production and reflects the information contained in the
animation breakdowns, agreed design and standards*
Produce cleaned-up drawings in compliance with supplied
soundtrack breakdown*
Discuss and identify required design changes that may be
needed
Incorporate design changes to complete the 2D animation and
meet the recommendations
Demonstrate knowledge and application of a range of 2D
digital animation techniques*
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information gathered will only be
used for professional development purposes and can only be accessed by concerned
assessment personnel and my manager/supervisor.
Candidate’s Name: Date:
Qualification: 2D ANIMATION NC III
Certificate of Competency 3: Create 2D Digital Animation
Instruction:
Read each of the questions in the left-hand column of the chart.
Place a check in the appropriate box opposite each question to indicate your
answer.
Can I? YES NO
Identify and discuss all 2D animation requirements including
production and technical specifications with the relevant
personnel
Select software in accordance with the specified delivery
platform *
Determine suggestive poses and expressions and turn-around
shots of character from model sheet in accordance with client
requirements *
Determine special effects from model sheet *
Trace and vectorize objects from electronic copy of model
sheet *
Save and back-up traced objects continually *
Preview and correct traced and vectorized objects in
accordance with enterprise and client requirements
Model and construct environment and character, when
necessary
Save and refer built objects to relevant personnel for review
and approval *
Combine objects into single animated stream according to
creative requirements and technical specifications
Create static or moving backgrounds as required and integrate
animated objects into static or moving backgrounds
Use animation techniques as required and as appropriate
according to the software *
Incorporate sound where necessary
Save and store produced 2D animation using appropriate file
formats and file management procedures *
Present animation sequences to the relevant personnel for
detailed responses and recommendations
Discuss and identify required design changes that may be
needed
Incorporate design changes to complete the 2D animation and
meet the recommendations
Demonstrate knowledge and application of a range of 2D
digital animation techniques*
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information gathered will only be
used for professional development purposes and can only be accessed by concerned
assessment personnel and my manager/supervisor.
Candidate’s Name: Date:
ICTA2D307-0609 4
2D Animation NC III
Qualification: 2D ANIMATION NC III
USE AN AUTHORING TOOL TO CREATE AN
Certificate of Competency 4:
INTERACTIVE SEQUENCE
Instruction:
Read each of the questions in the left-hand column of the chart.
Place a check in the appropriate box opposite each question to indicate your
answers.
Can I? YES NO
Identify and discuss range of authoring tools and their
application to various multimedia projects
Discuss purpose, scope, storyboard and design of multimedia
projects
Discuss technical requirements of the multimedia project
and use of authoring program
Use tools and features of software relevant to the authoring
process*
Create a new file for the specified task and name appropriately
Import multimedia components into the authoring tool
Apply design principles to the screen design and layout*
Design screen and layout according to creative production
requirements and technical specifications*
Create buttons and other interactive elements*
Link all components to storyboard
Save and store data files, images, and audio in appropriate file
format
Check all links function and perform debugging to make sure
that these are fully interactive*
Incorporate in the final delivery platform all required changes in
the sequence
I agree to undertake assessment in the knowledge that information gathered will only be
used for professional development purposes and can only be accessed by concerned
assessment personnel and my manager/supervisor.
Candidate’s Name: Date:
