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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Gather interactive media content from existing sources

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117555	Gather interactive media content from existing sources
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	4
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
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

The purpose of this unit standard is for learners to be able to gather interactive media elements for inclusion in designs or stand alone elements inline with given specification usually in the form of a brief. Learners generally work in the Interactive Media industry as digital designers either for companies or establishing their own business. Competence to design for Interactive Media is desired in the media field, thereby meeting the needs of industry whilst simultaneously empowering the learner. The Interactive Media industry is a growing field of the communication environment both locally as well as internationally. As a new industry, determining standards is important and will assist the industry in employing people with standardised qualifications.

Credited learners are capable of:

Specifying content requirements based on given specifications

Identifying sources relevant for content requirements

Assembling media elements

Ensuring the quality of media elements for specific contexts

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

Specify content requirements based on given specifications.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Production information is analysed to determine requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Range of media elements required are identified, accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Sound, still images, moving images, animation, graphics, text

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Media elements which may be produced in-house are identified accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Media elements which need to be outsourced are identified accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Implications of using outsourced media elements are explored fully

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Legal, contractual and financial

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Content requirements are recorded and stored in an appropriate manner

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Identify sources relevant for content requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Appropriate sources of interactive media components are researched accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Media elements are selected which best meet production requirements

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Sound, still images, moving images, animation, graphics, text

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Suitable alternative media elements are identified when problems with preferred media elements cannot be resolved accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Contractual implications of selected media elements are identified accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Financial, legal, contractual, etc.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Information on ownership and the costs of obtaining copyright for the media elements are obtained, which is reliable

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Requirements of sourced media elements are confirmed and recorded accurately

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Assemble media elements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Identified media elements are assembled accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Media elements are assembled according to time frames of the production accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Contractual requirements complied with in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Financial, legal, contractual

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Assembled media elements are checked against given specifications in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Assembled media elements are documented and stored securely and in an appropriate manner

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Ensure the quality of media elements for specific contexts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Assessment methods are selected which are capable of measuring the quality of media elements accurately

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Assessment criteria are clarified and agreed with decision makers in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Gathered media elements are assessed against assessment methods in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Quality of media elements are improved where required with relevant digital tools to comply with given specification in an appropriate manner

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Media elements are stored and documented securely and accurately

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 communication 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 gathering interactive media elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community in order to effectively gather interactive media elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively when gathering interactive media elements for production purposes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information when gathering interactive media elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematic and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation when gathering interactive media elements.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when gathering interactive media elements.

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 when determining the appropriateness of gathered interactive media elements.

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.	Morning Star Design
4.	Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
5.	Rostec Technical FET College (Pty) Ltd