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Animation development ADEV

The architecture, design and development of animated and interactive systems such as games and simulations.

Moving to SFIA 8

There is an updated version of this skill for SFIA 8.

  • The skill descriptions have been edited for readability and guidance notes have been added
  • Details available here - SFIA 8 Animation development
  • SFIA 7 skill descriptions will remain available for you to use
  • Previous SFIA assessments are not impacted by this change.

Levels

Defined at these levels: 3 4 5 6

Animation development: Levels 1-2

This skill is not typically observed when working at these levels of responsibility.

Animation development: Level 3

Uses design tools (such as wireframes) to evolve prototypes of web pages. Using complex visual design tools, employs organic modelling techniques, such as boned rigs to create and animate virtual characters within the context of a game (or similar system) design. Builds visual and audio components.

Animation development: Level 4

Uses design tools (such as wireframes) to evolve rapid prototypes of web pages, and assess the viability of design concepts. Using complex visual design tools, employs organic modelling techniques, such as boned rigs to create and animate virtual characters within the context of a game (or similar system) design. Builds visual and audio components and integrates them into the system structure, typically using a games engine.

Animation development: Level 5

Develops conceptual structures into design blueprints, typically using tools such as interaction diagrams and wireframes, to create high-level structures and runtime architectures for websites. Manages iterations of level design and storytelling, documenting overall flow and architecture of a game or similar system.

Animation development: Level 6

Provides overall creative direction in the conception and design of animation products such as games and simulations.

Animation development: Level 7

This skill is not typically observed when working at this level of responsibility.